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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 Allen Chen
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The Peppa Pig Fan Club returns

Allen Chen
May 1, 2020
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Senior shares family’s secret instant noodle recipe

Allen Chen
April 3, 2020
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Leave Safeway alone please; they’ve been through enough

Allen Chen
March 31, 2020

The Falcon embraces astrology

Allen Chen and Brandon Wang
March 9, 2020

Quiz Bowl team wins tournament

Allen Chen
January 29, 2020

Wannabe psychic casts net for customers but comes up empty

Allen Chen
January 26, 2020
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Skechers are the true patrician footwear

Allen Chen
January 22, 2020

Fall 2019 Sports Wrap-up

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
December 13, 2019

Why Turkeys should be an endangered species

Allen Chen
November 15, 2019

Reporter joins the Yang Gang

Allen Chen
October 17, 2019

Quad days are great, but they could be better if audience members were more comfortable

Allen Chen and Alan Zu
October 14, 2019

7 Leaves worth the drive

Allen Chen and Brandon Wang
October 4, 2019

Club Day 2019

Krithi Sankar, Annissa Mu, and Allen Chen
September 27, 2019

RIP: The end of flip-flops evokes bittersweet remembrance

Allen Chen
September 9, 2019

Falcon Feature

Krithi Sankar, Annissa Mu, and Allen Chen
May 31, 2019

Meme-lord’s failure to find geese results in earth-shattering revelation

Allen Chen
May 22, 2019

Speak Up For Change 2019 – Enzo Coglitore

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
April 16, 2019

Speak Up For Change 2019 – Teacher Panel

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
April 16, 2019

The Peppa Pig Fan club fails

Allen Chen
April 2, 2019

Effect of California Wildfire on Saratoga’s Air Quality

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
December 19, 2018

Saratoga Idol Highlight Reel

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
December 19, 2018

Pool-area renovations create hangout spot

Allen Chen
December 12, 2018

Breaking Down the Walls video

Allen Chen, Annissa Mu, and Krithi Sankar
November 20, 2018

Construction of Student Wellness Center

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

2018-19 Staff Homecoming

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

2018-19 Freshman Homecoming

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

2018-19 Sophomore Homecoming

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

2018-19 Junior Homecoming

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

2018-19 Senior Homecoming

Annissa Mu, Krithi Sankar, and Allen Chen
November 7, 2018

Pumpkin Spice is a cheap business ploy

Allen Chen
October 29, 2018

Student-wellness center construction disrupts classes, but promises a new heart of campus

Allen Chen
September 25, 2018

Braces, once nerdy, have transcended their negative image

Oliver Ye and Allen Chen
September 23, 2018

Unpopular Opinions: Comic Sans is the font of gods

Allen Chen
September 19, 2018

Past contestants reflect on Siemens experience as competition ends

Allen Chen and Jeffrey Xu
May 30, 2018

The E11 summer homework weeds out unprepared students

Allen Chen
May 25, 2018

Closing parts of campus in response to JUULing is the wrong move

Allen Chen
May 25, 2018

M-SET Fish robotics makes it to World Competition

Allen Chen
April 4, 2018

FRC begins build season

Allen Chen
February 13, 2018

NUMU offers contemporary art

Allen Chen
February 8, 2018

FTC Robotics completely redesigns robot

Allen Chen and Patrick Li
December 11, 2017

Thompson describes how administration deals with continuing cyberbullying incidents

Allen Chen and Chelsea Leung
December 7, 2017

Confederate statues need to fall

Allen Chen
November 1, 2017

Robotics team boots up

Allen Chen
November 1, 2017

Park to be built in front of pool

Allen Chen and Emilie Zhou
October 23, 2017

White guilt preserves racism

Allen Chen
September 14, 2017
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