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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Stanley Yip

MSET expands with new competitions

David Sparkman and Stanley Yip
December 16, 2012

Obama connects with millions of users on Reddit.com

Stanley Yip
September 26, 2012

Students experience slower Internet speed on phone

Stanley Yip
April 4, 2012

Hacking groups unraveling from inside

Stanley Yip
April 4, 2012

SOPA and PIPA overstepping their intentions and boundaries

McKenna Galvin and Stanley Yip
February 9, 2012

Congress needs some fire underneath its seats

Stanley Yip
December 10, 2011

Boys’ Water Polo: Falcons topple first-place team and rival

Stanley Yip
October 29, 2011

Extra credit solves differentiated instruction dilemma

Stanley Yip
October 29, 2011

Overabundance of clubs downplays merit of membership

Akshara Sekar and Stanley Yip
September 29, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Team rallies behind injured senior

Stanley Yip
September 23, 2011

Rocket team flies out to D.C.

Stanley Yip
June 6, 2011
rocketguys

M-SET’s rocket team soars to Washington, D.C.

Stanley Yip
May 6, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Take a trip back to Victory Road

Albert Gu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Student hones his fiery techniques

Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Boys’ swimming remains strong

Michael Lee and Stanley Yip
February 28, 2011

Are you syncing with synchronized swimming?

Stanley Yip
January 4, 2011

SHS and LGHS hold French cultural event

Stanley Yip
January 3, 2011

True or False: Marching Band is a sport

Allison Toh and Stanley Yip
January 3, 2011

NFL players unreasonable in suing EA

Paul Jung and Stanley Yip
December 7, 2010

Student claims gold medal in international math contest

Stanley Yip
November 3, 2010

China, Japan act like spoiled children over insignificant islands

Stanley Yip
November 3, 2010

M-SET gears up for new year

Stanley Yip
October 6, 2010

Dreaming big : Math teacher Debra Troxell wishes to develop an island into a scuba diving resort

Paul Jung and Stanley Yip
September 22, 2010
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