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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
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
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 result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
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
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
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 use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Akshara Sekar
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Principal envisions newer, better facilities for school

Nikil Ramanathan and Akshara Sekar
February 4, 2013

First semester finals detrimental to seniors

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
February 2, 2013

Principal envisions new, better facilities for school

Nikil Ramanathan and Akshara Sekar
February 2, 2013

Downton going up town this season

Akshara Sekar
January 24, 2013

Sometimes it’s fun to ask what if—presidential style

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
November 21, 2012

New clubs promote different interests and awareness

Megana Iyer and Akshara Sekar
October 15, 2012

‘Skins’ for dummies

Dylan Jew and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012

College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012
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Paul Ryan represents anti-feminism at its worst

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
September 4, 2012

Rally commission works with restrictions for upcoming year

Akshara Sekar
September 4, 2012

Spanish Club sells pulseras to help Nicaraguan youth

Akshara Sekar
June 4, 2012

Falcon broadens its capabilities with revamped website

Akshara Sekar
June 4, 2012

BnB choreographers balance school work and other responsibilities

Akshara Sekar
April 4, 2012

CCC collects college prep materials

Akshara Sekar
April 4, 2012
Kony-2012

#Kony2012: a step in which direction?

Akshara Sekar
March 28, 2012

Plan B strikes controversy

Akshara Sekar
February 13, 2012

Stereotypes in the media

Akshara Sekar
February 3, 2012

Participants say History Day a competition worth the effort

Akshara Sekar
December 13, 2011

Occupy movement in need of leaders and goals

Akshara Sekar and Deborah Soung
December 13, 2011

AP Euro may be reinstated for 2012-13 school year

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
December 13, 2011

Rolling my way to social suicide

Akshara Sekar
October 22, 2011

Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action

Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2011

A slice of summer’s styles

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Cracking down the hype in “hypebeast”

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Overabundance of clubs downplays merit of membership

Akshara Sekar and Stanley Yip
September 29, 2011

Cracking down the ‘hype’ in hypebeast

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar
September 9, 2011
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