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The Holiday Wish Drive Christmas tree placed in front of the entrance of the main office.
Students and staff ensure Holiday Wish Drive ends in success
December 9, 2024
Lou speaks at a campaign fundraiser on June 9. At this event and throughout his campaign, he spoke to San Francisco voters about the importance of public safety and affordability to maintaining a family-oriented community.
Alumnus reflects on campaign for Congress following defeat
December 5, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Laws with Finley in their backyard.
English teacher training her puppy to one day be a therapy dog in schools
December 5, 2024
A photo of the car along Camino Rico shortly after the crash.
Accident shows potential dangers for cyclists
December 5, 2024
The“No climbing on roof” sign warns students near the library.
School has made efforts to crack down on students trying to climb onto campus roofs
December 3, 2024
From 1959 to present-day, the Falcon has transitioned from a black-and-white newspaper to a colored magazine and website.
Through the decades: How The Falcon transitioned to new technologies
December 10, 2024
Make sure to include these songs in your Christmas playlist.
Christmas songs for when Mariah Carey’s high notes become mind-numbing
December 10, 2024
“CHROMAKOPIA’s” grayscale cover depicts a masked Tyler with an outstretched hand, a departure from his previous album covers, many of which featured his face alongside distinctive colors.
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ shines a light on the untold stories of adulthood
December 10, 2024
California’s recently signed legislation AB 3216 is a follow up to AB 272 from 2019.
What the new state-wide cell phone mandate means for the district
December 8, 2024
Films such as Disney’s 2025 Snow White are redundant and unwanted by audiences.
Hollywood’s dilemma: politics, stereotypes or quality
December 7, 2024
Senior Anisa Taymuree learns her solo dance alongside her choreographer Karen Chien.
Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality
December 9, 2024
Wrestlers must adjust their diets according to their weight
Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight
December 5, 2024
The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA, with their first game occurring in May 2025.
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
December 4, 2024
Longtime fan Sameera Kapur at a San Jose Sharks game
Super fan supports Sharks despite hockey team’s cellar-dwelling ways
December 2, 2024
The cheer team poses for a photo together at the JAMZ competition on Nov. 9.
Cheer places 4th in first competition of the year and qualifies for nationals
November 29, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
The balance of the justice system has teetered due to the corruption.
The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice
December 5, 2024
AI can benefit and stimulate growth in many fields including economy, health care, and education.
Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future
December 5, 2024
Teachers who teach the same class but give different tests hurt students' ability to compete and succeed.
Lack of standardization among teachers creates unequal academic playing field
November 27, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
I feel jealous of Santa Claus because he gets to enjoy holiday treats from around the world on Christmas Eve.
I’m a lost Clause for holiday treats
December 10, 2024
Surrounded by peers pursuing STEM, I’ve noticed how other fields are not as valued in Saratoga.
Saratoga needs to stop pressuring pursuing STEM fields
December 10, 2024
A few of the bright red prairie sumac leaves against the sky.
My autumn hobby: ‘capturing’ the fall-ing leaves
December 10, 2024
The annual Christmas pickle tradition continues this year.
It’s not Christmas without finding the family gherkin
December 7, 2024
Macaulay Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ is undoubtedly the best holiday movie.
My top 10 Christmas movies of all time
December 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Ananya Vadlakonda
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Nguyen to depart SHS after more than a decade

Jeffrey Ma, Elaine Toh, and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 29, 2019

Community rallies to help math teacher after 200-foot tree destroys her home during a mountain rainstorm

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 26, 2019

It’s traumatizing being the younger one

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 8, 2019

School changes fees and donations policy to comply with the law

Shama Gupta and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019
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As new student center approaches completion, school looks to other projects

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 30, 2019

Flipping burgers for bucks? Not so much these days

Andrew Lee and Ananya Vadlakonda
December 10, 2018
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Lugo’s Intermediate PE class strays from established CrossFit-based curriculum

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 18, 2018

Upcoming 15th season should be the final one for ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Ananya Vadlakonda
September 24, 2018

Administration implements new hall rules in effort to stop JUULing on campus

Ananya Vadlakonda and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018

As teen JUULing culture proliferates, administrators take steps to curb addictive habit

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018

Buen apetito : Kirk’s hungry

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
May 4, 2018

Fourteen students participate in Synopsys Science Fair

Ananya Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Student starts fundraising effort to help math teacher’s wife

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

School plans to use remaining Measure E funds for additional renovations, but a new gym won’t be among them

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 15, 2018

#MeToo movement inspires girl to share her experience

Krithi Sankar and Ananya Vadlakonda
March 13, 2018

Work on new Student Center in 800 wing begins

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

Enrollment rises at LG but remains steady at SHS

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 25, 2018

How to enjoy Valentine’s Day

Ananya Vadlakonda and Annisa Mu
January 18, 2018

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 29, 2017
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SHS hosts coin drive for school destroyed by North Bay fires

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017
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Physics teacher earns legendary status

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Fed by ‘Hamilton,’ enthusiasm for Broadway musicals spreads

Kaylene Morrison and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 27, 2017

Longtime Saratoga residents reflect on its modernization

Jayne Zhou and Ananya Vadlakonda
November 16, 2017

New registrar chose career in education after long tech career

Sandhya Sundaram and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2017
maskphoto-shs

School offers aid to North Bay wildfire victims

Anishi Patel and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 18, 2017

Petty theft on campus affects students

Ananya Vadlakonda and Anishi Patel
October 13, 2017

Long-time librarian Heyman recounts journey to SHS

Ananya Vadlakonda
October 12, 2017
rally

Rally commission introduces trophy, point system

Elaine Toh and Ananya Vadlakonda
September 5, 2017

New math teacher transitions to new job

Anna Novoselov and Ananya Vadlakonda
September 1, 2017

Popularity leads to expansion of tutoring center with new resources

Ananya Vadlakonda and Elaine Toh
September 1, 2017
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Low enrollment leads to dance fitness-intermediate PE merger

Ananya Vadlakonda and Lina Kim
August 31, 2017
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