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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
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(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
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
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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
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 Synthia Ling

Help Japanese in disaster

Synthia Ling
March 31, 2011
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Macesic rolls out copies and fondant

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
February 10, 2011

Do not politicize a tragedy

Synthia Ling
February 10, 2011

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen
December 15, 2010

League season ends with no trip to CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 7, 2010
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Field Hockey: Loss of key player, games sets back CCS goals

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 25, 2010

Do you believe in magic? (Magic Club appears on campus)

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
October 14, 2010

Field Hockey: Johnson fills spot left by injured Garland

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 27, 2010

String of burglaries on campus ends in arrest

Mac Hyde and Synthia Ling
September 23, 2010

Car holds rally keepsakes

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen
September 23, 2010

What’s Waldo carrying?

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen
September 22, 2010

Younger players comprise field hockey team

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2010

Girls Lacrosse still improving as second-year team

Synthia Ling
June 6, 2010

School experiments with different Wednesday schedule

Synthia Ling and Parul Singh
May 28, 2010

Girls’ lacrosse: Block leads the way

Synthia Ling
April 26, 2010
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Girls’ lacrosse improves despite tough losses

Synthia Ling
April 8, 2010

History in the making: 15 students qualify for state History Day competition

Parul Singh and Synthia Ling
April 6, 2010

Fast track application give colleges the upperhand

Synthia Ling
February 22, 2010

Dancer has a bright future

Mira Chaykin and Synthia Ling
December 14, 2009

Field hockey feels the pressure for CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 13, 2009

Field Hockey: Season turned around despite tough league start

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 12, 2009

Students find different ways to study

Denise Lin and Synthia Ling
November 6, 2009

Team bonding brings field hockey together

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 27, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons come together through wholesome team bonding

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 20, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons already successful in pre-season

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2009

SAT favors the affluent

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
September 14, 2009

Field Hockey: Team seeks CCS title under new head coach

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 8, 2009

Bike to School month results in low turnout

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
June 4, 2009

Economic situation takes its toll on SHS families

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
May 18, 2009

Increasing class sizes should be a last resort

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
April 20, 2009
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Sadie Hawkins canceled last year, successful this year

Synthia Ling
March 5, 2009

Octuplet mother unfit to raise family

Mira Chaykin and Synthia Ling
March 5, 2009

Math Club excels at competition

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
February 26, 2009

Students qualify for regional, state, national choir

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 23, 2009

Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 5, 2009
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Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
December 12, 2008

Leadership class to host closed campus lunch

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
December 11, 2008

GATE program undergoes changes

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 20, 2008

Mock elections draw parallel to real elections

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 18, 2008

Students should embrace hot fall weather

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
October 30, 2008

School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists

Synthia Ling
September 16, 2008

Barbeque burns off new students’ nerves

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
September 12, 2008
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