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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
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
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Stefanie Ting

At SHS in April

Stefanie Ting
April 23, 2016

Service to the country, service to the school: School Resource Officer Garton describes past experiences as a sheriff’s deputy and soldier

Nidhi Jain and Stefanie Ting
May 28, 2015

Junior Jack Xie wins 2 races at swimming State Championships

Stefanie Ting
May 26, 2015

Boys’ volleyball: Falcons win CCS title over Aptos

Stefanie Ting
May 20, 2015

Volleyball wins first CCS playoff game vs. Valley Christian

Stefanie Ting
May 13, 2015

Boys’ volleyball on track for CCS

Stefanie Ting and Isabelle Tseng
April 26, 2015

From the inside out: How clubs at nearby schools model success

Katherine Sun and Stefanie Ting
April 24, 2015

Gifted Chinese swimmer brings speed to swimming team

Stefanie Ting and Rachel Zhang
April 24, 2015

Group projects should be graded individually

Stefanie Ting and Eric Sze
April 23, 2015

Rolling block schedule could allow students to take LG classes

Stefanie Ting and Tiffany Zheng
April 16, 2015

Boys’ volleyball off to promising start

Stefanie Ting and Isabelle Tseng
March 31, 2015

Clocking in long hours: Teachers’ perspectives on grading

Stefanie Ting and Rachel Zhang
March 30, 2015

Raving trend begins among upperclassmen

Stefanie Ting and Eileen Toh
March 30, 2015

Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference

Ami Nachiappan and Stefanie Ting
February 10, 2015

Boys’ volleyball gears up for season

Stefanie Ting and Isabelle Tseng
February 10, 2015

Henry Barmeier: the Renaissance man

Stefanie Ting and Rachel Zhang
February 5, 2015

Reporters take yoga to new heights

Stefanie Ting and Rachel Zhang
January 28, 2015

Can you vlog for two days?

Stefanie Ting
December 2, 2014

Crossword Answers for backpage Nov. 14 Issue

Stefanie Ting
November 14, 2014

Girls’ water polo secures spot in CCS despite missing players

Gwynevere Hunger and Stefanie Ting
November 12, 2014

Math teachers work to align grading practices

Ariel Liu, Stefanie Ting, and Rachel Zhang
November 10, 2014

District fails to disclose public information

Stefanie Ting and Eileen Toh
November 3, 2014

Wired in: Girl’s experience with bullying shows social media to be a double-edged sword

Stefanie Ting and Rachel Zhang
November 3, 2014

Apple’s new flagship bigger and shinier but not a necessity

Claire Chou and Stefanie Ting
October 30, 2014

UCLA’s Bruin Marching Band performs at school

Claire Chou and Stefanie Ting
October 19, 2014

Past SHS students explain why LGHS is a better fit for them

Vibha Seshadri and Stefanie Ting
September 19, 2014

Girls’ water polo hurt by lack of key players in first tournament

Gwynevere Hunger and Stefanie Ting
September 19, 2014

Modified prerequisites policy grants students ‘open access’

Spring Ma, Stefanie Ting, and Eileen Toh
September 16, 2014

Freshman Focuses to have fewer sessions this year

Spring Ma, Stefanie Ting, and Eileen Toh
September 14, 2014

Monta Vista enforces stricter dance policy

Ariel Liu and Stefanie Ting
September 10, 2014
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