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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
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The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Sophia Cooper

Lady Gaga’s videos taint American culture

Sophia Cooper

NCL honors 17 girls for over 5,000 hours of philanthropy

Sophia Cooper

Girls’ lacrosse: Steep learning curve inhibits otherwise strong team

Sophia Cooper
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Be the change

Sophia Cooper

Laptops in schools: Study aid or spy tool?

Sophia Cooper

Athlete of the Issue: Guy excels on and off soccer field

Sophia Cooper

Fight or flight: new terrorist watch list justified

Sophia Cooper
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On Wings of What?

Sophia Cooper

Veterans Day: not just a day off

Sophia Cooper

Girls’ cross country: Wai PRs at state meet

Sophia Cooper

Wai heads to Fresno for cross country state meet

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S’more please: Girls Scouts aren’t so dorky

Sophia Cooper

Cross country: Season slowing down, runners speeding up

Sophia Cooper

Town, school celebrate school’s 50th year

Sophia Cooper and Mac Hyde

Girls’ Cross Country: Runners start slow, train for better kick

Sophia Cooper
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Blondes bring brainpower

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16 seniors headed for college sports

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Nous aimons notre famille francaise!

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Earth Day event makes new eco-friends

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And if I die before I graduate…

Sophia Cooper

Dolbec jumps to new heights

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Take me up, up, and away!

Sophia Cooper

School rankings disregard “the golden years”

Sophia Cooper and Tiffany Tung

Lack of early admits opens door for regular decisions

Sophia Cooper

Chamber choir sells Carol Grams

Sophia Cooper and Tim Rollinson

French Week feeds hungry students

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Boys’ cross country barely miss state finals

Sophia Cooper and Kelly Lamble
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Rockin’ out or stressin’ out?

Sophia Cooper

Boys battle injuries, prepare for end of season

Kelly Lamble and Sophia Cooper

Boys prepare for state by racing meet course

Sophia Cooper and Kelly Lamble

New school resource officer dares to make a difference

Sophia Cooper

Personal Column: Stop the side-pokes and leave me alone!

Sophia Cooper

Cross country aims to make state championships

Sophia Cooper and Kelly Lamble

New students adjust to international changes

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Chickening out is not an option

Sophia Cooper

New students adjust to international changes

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Alumnus journeys to African orphanage

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Rallies require some rethinking

Sophia Cooper

Alumni travel to help Africa orphans

Sophia Cooper and Annie Lee

Track shines at end of season

Sophia Cooper

Hinshaw swims away

Sophia Cooper

Senior to run for UCSB

Sophia Cooper

Track shines at end of season

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Track dominates dual meets

Sophia Cooper

Spring trips abound during break and beyond

Elizabeth Cheng and Sophia Cooper
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