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The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
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
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
January 23, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Shrines like the Kotoku-in Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan, are great sights, but they are also filled with tourists who take away from the location’s atmosphere.
Off the beaten streets: I spent my winter break visiting Japan’s hidden gems
January 23, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.
Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test
January 22, 2025
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Anna Shen
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Macesic rolls out copies and fondant

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
February 10, 2011
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Science Club creates Science Bowl team

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010
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Tennis star recruited by Northwestern

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 14, 2010

Do you believe in magic? (Magic Club appears on campus)

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
October 14, 2010
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Music department welcomes new band director Seth Jones

Anna Shen
September 22, 2010

Budget problems postponed to 2011-12

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
June 6, 2010
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Little known chess team aims for sixth straight state championship

David Eng and Anna Shen
March 23, 2010

Community expresses concern over budget crisis

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
March 16, 2010
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Community, school discusses budget issues at meetings

Anna Shen and Rebecca Nguyen
February 22, 2010
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As projected deficit for 2010-11 reaches $3 million, district moves closer to action

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
February 1, 2010
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SHS Foundation proves to be an important asset in school’s advancement

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
January 30, 2010
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Giving back

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
January 29, 2010
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U.S. News ranks SHS as 93rd best high school

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
January 21, 2010

Seniors look back on earlier years

Anna Shen
January 19, 2010

District faces projected $1.6 million deficit next year

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
December 15, 2009

District deficit for next year increases to $2.75 million

Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen
December 15, 2009

Guaranteed admission to some UCs brings little comfort to top 4 percent of seniors

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
November 17, 2009

SHS alumnus bestows American flag

Anna Shen and Karen Yang
October 16, 2009

School aims to prevent H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 14, 2009

School gears up for revived H1N1 outbreak

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
October 13, 2009

SHS receives makeover

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
September 8, 2009

New adviser helps math club become better organized and more well known

Albert Gu and Anna Shen
May 28, 2009

AP statistics projects underway as semester comes to a close

Anna Shen and Abhi Venkataramana
May 22, 2009

SHS band and orchestra continue to do well in the off-season

Anna Shen
April 29, 2009

Link application process turns more selective

Anna Shen and Jenny Zhang
April 16, 2009

Music department receive superior ratings at CMEA

Anna Shen
April 14, 2009

Online university detrimental to students’ education

Grishma Athavale and Anna Shen
February 12, 2009

Taking a closer look at ISPE

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Saratogans celebrate Chinese New Year

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Saratoga High custodian charged with alleged child molestation

Anna Shen
February 6, 2009

Teenagers should stop ‘lovin it’ and lay off the unhealthy fast food

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 15, 2008

Boys’ basketball begins new season with hard work

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 12, 2008

Service clubs spread holiday cheer

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 8, 2008

Two incumbents win school board election

Anna Shen
November 18, 2008

French students from local schools hold debate

Mary Mykhaylova and Anna Shen
November 3, 2008

Final mock trial team picked

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2008

SHS Constitution undergoes revision

Anna Shen and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 21, 2008

Three vie for two open spots on school board

Anna Shen
October 15, 2008

ASB to reduce number of clubs

Anna Shen
September 17, 2008

ASB to reduce number of clubs

Anna Shen
September 12, 2008
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