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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 Anika Jhalani

Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012
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A modest proposal: the 5-minute lunch

Anika Jhalani
February 8, 2012

Cheer team prepares for Day of Dance

Anika Jhalani
February 6, 2012

Cheer and football teams bond during banquet

Anika Jhalani
December 14, 2011

Sophomore prepares for upcoming Girls’ basketball season

Anika Jhalani
December 14, 2011

Presidential bracket: How the Republican challengers stack up

Anika Jhalani and Will Edman
December 10, 2011

An unforgettable swim: ‘09 team breaks national record in relay race

Anika Jhalani
December 2, 2011

The Elephant in the room: Columnist reflects on the stigma against conservatives, at school and otherwise

Anika Jhalani
November 7, 2011

Needed: Freddie Falcon

Anika Jhalani
October 3, 2011
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Pee Wee cheer camp wows the crowd

Anika Jhalani
October 3, 2011
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SHSTV hits ground running with weekly broadcasts

Shivani Chadha and Anika Jhalani
September 28, 2011

Cheer starts new season

Anika Jhalani
June 3, 2011

Vandals break classroom windows over break

Anika Jhalani
May 4, 2011

Senior directors dazzle in student productions

Anika Jhalani
May 4, 2011
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Musical runs through this weekend

Anika Jhalani
March 9, 2011

Increase in crime warrants increasing importance of safety

Anika Jhalani, Paul Jung, Priyanka Nookala, and Will Edman
March 2, 2011

Students increase financial ‘stocking’

Anika Jhalani
January 12, 2011

The evolution of cheating

Olivia Chock, Wiill Edman, Anoop Galivanche, Albert Gu, Anika Jhalani, and Priya Nookala
January 12, 2011

Professional actors perform student-written plays

Anika Jhalani
November 11, 2010

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010

Real relationships, marriage disrespected across the world

Anika Jhalani
November 8, 2010
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A forbidden forest: Girl tries her own No Shave November experiment

Anika Jhalani
November 8, 2010

Public homophobia undermines gay security

Anika Jhalani
October 26, 2010

‘Woman in Black’ sets the stage for student productions

Anika Jhalani
October 4, 2010

14th Amendment increases problems with illegal immigration

Anika Jhalani
October 4, 2010
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Girls’ Water Polo: Optimistic attitude to make splash

Anika Jhalani
September 28, 2010
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Successful Club Day kicks off school year

Anika Jhalani
September 24, 2010

Whitman fit to lead as governor

Anika Jhalani
September 24, 2010

Junior hopes one day to occupy the White House . . . but as the First Lady

Anika Jhalani
September 23, 2010
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