Senior Mag 2026: A tale of two friends: separation and reunion
While a 7-year gap split our friendship, the subsequent reunion only deepened it.
Bryan Zhao, Opinion Editor
Ragebait 101: How to induce a nervous breakdown in your college counselor
While many students seek guidance, a select few visionaries have mastered the art of ragebaiting.
Seniors take home a ‘four-peat’ in the annual Falconpuff competition
In early April, the classes kicked off the annual inter-class flag football competition.
Recent shootings should make school reconsider open-campus approach
Shootings at Brown University and Valley Fair prompted lockdowns and show the vulnerability of places thought to be safer from danger.
Blood drive draws over two dozen donors
Despite scheduling delays, 27 students and staff donated blood in the library’s makeshift blood donation station.
Top 10: Items Trump should put tariffs on next
With all those tariffs hitting our favorite products, why shouldn’t they hit our least favorite products?
Annual Turkey Trot runs short on supplies due to larger-than-expected turnout
With no rainy weather, ASB was able to carry out its original plan of hosting Turkey Trot on the track, albeit facing food supply shortages in doing so.
How gerrymandering has become a flashpoint in the battle to control Congress
The practice has influenced elections in states like Texas and Florida, as California’s independent redistricting model awaits voter approval.
100-word rant: The school lunch line is absurdly long
Aside from the frustrating queue, tons of other issues arise while waiting.
Santa Cruz’s Natural Bridges State Beach: a perfect blend of scenery and adventure
Located approximately 45 minutes south of Saratoga, it boasts large stone arches, barbecue spots and tidepools.
Stanford’s reinstatement of legacy admissions is a step in the wrong direction
The university walks away from Cal Grants, sacrificing equity for prestige.
VEX team 95071X makes semifinals at the World Championship
In Dallas, members competed in “the Dome” in front of over 10,000 people.
How Bay Area media consumption has evolved in the 21st century
As technology advances, social media, streaming services and digital platforms have replaced traditional media sources in the Bay Area, leading to a new era of information consumption.
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Online reaction has been paradoxically positive, highlighting glaring problems with the current health-care system.
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
The Falcon profiles three with interests in different STEM Olympiads as they prepare to tackle their ambitious goals.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
Senior Timothy Wei leveraged his background in computer science to conduct novel research ideas on real-world issues.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
All five VEX Robotics teams qualified for the Northern California Championship, and Team 95071X qualified for the National and World Championships.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
Two outliers in the wave of newspaper endorsements of presidential candidates were the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, both with billionaire owners who blocked traditional editorials in the November election.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
More than 500 tickets were sold compared to last year’s 491.
My autumn hobby: ‘capturing’ the fall-ing leaves
One of my favorite hobbies is taking photos of the vibrant autumn leaves.
Top 10 homework assignments
Some assignments are just better than others.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
In recent times, politics has increasingly shifted towards radicalization within the Democratic and Republican parties, resulting in extremist policies and a degradation of democracy.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
Club officers advertised their clubs during lunch, offering snacks and candy incentives to sign up.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
In April, The New York Times reported that 23 Chinese athletes tested positive for a banned substance, trimetazidine (TMZ) ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Of these 23 athletes, 11 participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, raising concerns about doping and the legitimacy of records and medals held by athletes representing China.
Annual social and spirit-filled events kick off the school year
After the first two weeks of school, students enjoyed an evening food truck festival showcasing numerous cuisines, alongside an exciting Homecoming reveal and a Friday barbeque lunch.
