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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
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Stephen Ding

Senior attracts 81.8k followers on Harry Potter Instagram account

Stephen Ding
February 13, 2018

Winter Formal draws 520 but also goes over budget

Stephen Ding and Aaron Choi
December 13, 2017

New school resource officer works to forge connections

Aaron Choi and Stephen Ding
November 1, 2017
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Hot or not: wiggle brows

Stephen Ding
November 1, 2017

Top 10 ways to procrastinate on college apps

Aaron Choi, Pranav Ahuja, and Stephen Ding
September 27, 2017

Sophomore shares experience of living with five siblings

Stephen Ding and Andrew Lee
September 12, 2017

Softball’s home run season makes history

Stephen Ding and Neil Rao
May 31, 2017

From then to now: Class of 2017 to ‘glow up’ for Senior Prom

Stephen Ding and Elicia Ye
May 25, 2017

A rabbit-induced obsession with carrots

Stephen Ding
May 1, 2017

Softball: Davey adapts to role as team’s main pitcher

Stephen Ding, Neil Rao, and Jenny Qian
March 30, 2017

Club hopes for another successful ‘Pennies for Patients’ campaign

Stephen Ding and Vivien Zhang
March 28, 2017

Softball prepares for new season

Stephen Ding and Neil Rao
February 10, 2017

Robotics: a way of life for the Frances

Stephen Ding and Alexandra Li
February 10, 2017

Swimming out of control?

Stephen Ding
January 30, 2017

Girls’ volleyball fights hard to reach CCS

Karen Chow and Stephen Ding
November 1, 2016

Quad Day recap: Freshmen sprout wings and soar through unsteady winds

Stephen Ding
October 5, 2016

Medical treatment: A human right or privilege?

Christopher Lee and Stephen Ding
October 3, 2016

Girls’ volleyball brings their A game

Stephen Ding and Karen Chow
September 26, 2016
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Students change lives by building homes in Mexico

Stephen Ding and Austin Wang
May 19, 2016

Waking early, Isa Berardo makes rallies happen

Stephen Ding
April 14, 2016

Feb. 5, 2016

Stephen Ding and Daphne Liu
February 5, 2016

One board is all I need

Stephen Ding
December 7, 2015

Not adding up: Berkeley math professor unjustly fired

Stephen Ding
November 22, 2015

DECA and FIDM partner for fashion challenge

Stephen Ding and Caitlin Ju
November 22, 2015

Seniors take on roles in Homecoming for the first time

Stephen Ding and Austin Wang
October 28, 2015

Top 10 things to do on Halloween

Stephen Ding and Olivia Lu
October 28, 2015

MESH unites musicians of all ages

Stephen Ding and Angela Liu
October 22, 2015

SCOPE finds new place among volunteering clubs

Stephen Ding and Katherine Sun
October 21, 2015
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