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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

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2021 AP exams will return to full-length in both online and paper versions

Alekhya Vadlakonda
February 21, 2021
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Alekhya Vadlakonda
November 13, 2020
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2020 Senior magazine to go online for the first time

Alekhya Vadlakonda
April 29, 2020
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Humanities teachers struggle to restructure classes

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Amanda Zhu
April 29, 2020
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WASC visitation postponed to October due to Coronavirus concerns

Alekhya Vadlakonda
April 1, 2020
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Career Day returns, provides students with various professional paths

Sofia Jones and Alekhya Vadlakonda
February 11, 2020

Late changes to finals schedule result from instructional minutes concerns

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Michael Wong
December 9, 2019

With power on, school becomes refuge through PG&E power shutdowns

Aaria Thomas and Alekhya Vadlakonda
October 29, 2019

Baseball field grass to be switched to turf by 2021

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Christine Zhang
October 24, 2019

Juniors recreate ‘Teen Beach Movie,’ prepare for Quad Day performance

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Christine Zhang
September 19, 2019
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Thompson to be moved to LGHS, balancing administrator-to-student ratios between schools

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Christine Zhang
May 29, 2019

School introduces two new electives: business and AP Art History

Manasi Garg and Alekhya Vadlakonda
March 27, 2019

Students analyze cost-efficiency and equity of summer programs, find alternatives

Shama Gupta and Alekhya Vadlakonda
March 26, 2019

It’s traumatizing being the younger one

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 8, 2019
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SEL advocates for campus connectedness, compassion

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

SUFC’s culture fair showcases individuality, forges connections

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

Escaping the mask we live in — stories of students who didn’t speak at Speak Up for Change

Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 30, 2019

Leo Club hosts Thanksgiving performance

Alekhya Vadlakonda
December 10, 2018

Bad air from fires leads to postponement of outdoor Movember activities

Annissa Mu and Alekhya Vadlakonda
December 10, 2018

With special event weeks, Leadership aims to create opportunities to promote healthy life choices

Shama Gupta and Alekhya Vadlakonda
October 23, 2018
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Lugo’s Intermediate PE class strays from established CrossFit-based curriculum

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 18, 2018
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Administration implements new dress code to reflect modern times

Alekhya Vadlakonda
October 17, 2018
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New history teacher changes career to pursue passions

Manasi Garg and Alekhya Vadlakonda
September 11, 2018

CASSY preps to move to center of campus

Manasi Garg, Alekhya Vadlakonda, and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018

Teacher and student compare American culture and other cultures

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
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