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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
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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 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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