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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 Vinay Gollamudi
The film’s poster features star actors Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill.

‘You People’ is a prime example of how not to make a romantic comedy in 2023

Vinay Gollamudi
March 24, 2023
Safety Damar Hamlin has played for the Bills since 2021.

What we learned from Damar Hamlin’s injury incident

Vinay Gollamudi
February 18, 2023
Judge’s 62 home runs have made him a top target for the San Francisco Giants.

The 2022 MLB season was one of the best in recent memory — here’s why

Vinay Gollamudi
December 2, 2022
“The Elephant Man’s Bones” is Roc Marciano’s first solo release since 2020.

‘The Elephant Man’s Bones’ proves rap isn’t just a young person’s genre

Vinay Gollamudi
October 14, 2022
Over 70 golfers have joined LIV’s roster.

Issues with LIV Golf lie with organizers, not fans or players

Vinay Gollamudi
September 14, 2022
Quitting my Xbox hurt me more than it helped.

Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life

Vinay Gollamudi
May 19, 2022
Fans breathe sigh of relief as MLB returns after lockout

Fans breathe sigh of relief as MLB returns after lockout

Vinay Gollamudi
March 31, 2022
The main 2021-22 Premier League contenders — Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City — will compete in a potentially historical title race.

Revamped Premier League sparks excitement

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
October 2, 2021
Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
September 8, 2021
Midseason acquisition Kris Bryant has impressed for the Giants early on.

Giants shock MLB by racing to top of the league

Vinay Gollamudi
September 5, 2021
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Super League scare raises questions about ownership models in soccer

Jason Cheng, Vinay Gollamudi, and Atrey Desai
May 13, 2021
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Science Olympiad team happy with performance in regional tournament

Vinay Gollamudi and Howard Shu
March 29, 2021
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Pro athletes inspire students off the court

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
March 27, 2021
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New coach sets goals for team in unusual season

Vinay Gollamudi and Martin Xu
March 26, 2021
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NBA holds All-Star game, events despite controversy

Vinay Gollamudi and Hannah Lee
March 18, 2021
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Playing on the biggest stage in the world behind closed doors

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
March 10, 2021
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History Bowl team places second in virtual national tournament

Howard Shu and Vinay Gollamudi
January 21, 2021
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Fantasy basketball fails to measure up to its football counterpart

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
January 16, 2021
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English Premier League: expectations vs. reality

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
January 13, 2021
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European soccer star’s actions show meaning of giving

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
December 9, 2020
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Quiz Bowl team makes nationals again

Vinay Gollamudi and Howard Shu
December 7, 2020
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Big soccer clubs attempt to increase power with European Super League proposition

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
November 20, 2020
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Leadership aims to make up for loss of in-person spirit events

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
October 22, 2020
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A COVID reality: School focuses on helping students rather than punishing them for mistakes

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
October 16, 2020
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Athletes use platform to fight injustice

Vinay Gollamudi
October 12, 2020
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Rocky start to NFL season raises questions about season’s viability

Vinay Gollamudi
October 7, 2020
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NBA restarts season in the midst of coronavirus pandemic

Vinay Gollamudi and Michael Wong
September 6, 2020
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