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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

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All content by Siva Sambasivam

SUFC shouldn’t force speakers to conform to an arbitrary theme

Esther Luan and Siva Sambasivam
January 28, 2020

Football ends with loss to Carmel in CCS Quarterfinals

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
November 25, 2019

Football: Falcons lose first league game at home to Gunn

Leo Cao and Siva Sambasivam
October 15, 2019

Football team looks build on 2-0 start

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
September 10, 2019

Yearbook staff works hard to preserve memories

Justin Guo and Siva Sambasivam
April 2, 2019

Teachers and the Trump Era

Connie Liang and Siva Sambasivam
March 27, 2019

Speech and debate team looks to replicate success from last year at the four major final tournaments

Edwin Chen and Siva Sambasivam
March 26, 2019

After late-season skid, team will have to embrace a harder path in CCS

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
March 26, 2019

Girls’ soccer looks to make CCS with strong second-half in league

Siva Sambasivam
January 31, 2019

Basketball: After early-season struggles, Falcon boys rebound with consolation championship at Los Gatos tourney

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
December 12, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

Football: Team one win away from CCS playoffs after four-win streak

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 30, 2018

Falcons lose in Homecoming tilt at Levi’s, look to rebound vs. Mountain View

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 27, 2018

Robinson clarifies the administration’s view of student protests

David Koh and Siva Sambasivam
May 23, 2018
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Baseball: Falcons thrive in lower league

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018

Falcons look to bounce back after rough 2017 season

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
April 1, 2018

MAP-ping out the successes of the Media Arts Program

Siva Sambasivam and Jayne Zhou
March 25, 2018
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The crazy, caffeine-filled, adrenaline-driven world of robotics

Elaine Fan and Siva Sambasivam
March 21, 2018

Falcon columnist predicts March Madness

Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018

Students invest in stocks to grasp understanding of money management

Kaylene Morrison and Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018
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Football: Falcons look to bounce back next season after moving down league

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
March 1, 2018

Seniors continue passion for basketball through rec league

Siva Sambasivam, Alex Wang, and Jay Kim
January 31, 2018

Boys’ basketball ends losing skid with OT victory at Lynbrook

Siva Sambasivam
January 29, 2018

Best American sports teams combine talent and coaching

Alex Wang and Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

With rebuild under way, Lakers have playoff potential

Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

Fire in ceramics room causes school-wide evacuation

Krithi Sankar and Siva Sambasivam
December 5, 2017
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Five reasons for hope against LG in rivalry football game

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
November 1, 2017

Library databases aid schoolwide assignments

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 12, 2017
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After rough start, team looks to regroup heading into regular season

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 18, 2017

Rositano to lead Falcons at QB

Siva Sambasivam
September 15, 2017

New year, new rules: Administration begins implementing new regulations

Siva Sambasivam and Sophia Zivanic
September 15, 2017
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Talented Half Moon Bay overwhelms Falcons in opener

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 1, 2017

Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016
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Football: Falcons season comes to a close in CCS loss to powerhouse Palma

Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016

Football: Overwhelming victory over Santa Clara ensures CCS

Siva Sambasivam, Jenny Qian, and Jason Zhao
November 1, 2016
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Falcons drop heartbreaker to Mountain View on their Senior Night

Siva Sambasivam
October 19, 2016
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Defense leads the way as Falcons defeat Palo Alto 35-21 in Homecoming game

Siva Sambasivam
October 7, 2016
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Football: Falcons’ defense shuts down Piedmont Hills in second half, leading to second straight victory

Siva Sambasivam
September 11, 2016

Football: Falcons lose opener to Half Moon Bay 27-26

Siva Sambasivam
August 28, 2016
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