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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

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Anoop Galivanche
January 16, 2011
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M-SET receives grants galore

Anoop Galivanche
January 16, 2011
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English teacher to become assistant principal; Cerbone will assume duties at NOVA

Anoop Galivanche
January 12, 2011

The evolution of cheating

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

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010
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History of Rivalry: The ups and downs of SHS football

Tim Rollinson and Anoop Galivanche
October 25, 2010

Invisible Children showing leads to increased membership

Anoop Galivanche
October 4, 2010

Freshman wins big at science fair

Anoop Galivanche and Abhishek Venkataramana
June 6, 2010

Don’t hate the player, hate the game

Anoop Galivanche
June 5, 2010
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Football star from SHS raps its up at Cal

Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche
June 1, 2010
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Cochrum named Teacher of the Year

Anoop Galivanche
May 21, 2010

M-SET performs at national robotics competition

Anoop Galivanche
April 30, 2010

Mining safety in China is inexcusable

Anoop Galivanche and Girish Swaminath
April 30, 2010

The martyrs of Marjah

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
April 6, 2010

Cracking the code: the hiring process at SHS

Anoop Galivanche and Abhishek Venkataramana
April 5, 2010

Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs

Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh
March 31, 2010
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M-SET heads to Atlanta for national Robotics competition after big win

Anoop Galivanche
March 28, 2010
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School hosts Challenge Day; event breaks down barriers, changes lives

Anoop Galivanche and Grishma Athavale
March 23, 2010

Staff editorial: Restrictions on viewing graded tests undermine learning

Vijay Menon, Anoop Galivanche, Uttara Sivaram, Abhishek Venkataramana, and Jason Wu
February 24, 2010
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Progress and partisanship in peril

Anoop Galivanche
February 10, 2010

Political finance reforms should be welcomed

Anoop Galivanche
February 10, 2010

Back parking accident and improvements

Anoop Galivanche and Olivia Chock
December 18, 2009

John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’

Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche
November 4, 2009
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Teacher Troxell finds solace in sea

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
October 30, 2009

Percussion teacher is musician by day, cage fighter by night

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
October 30, 2009

Obama deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
October 30, 2009

Public option optional for health-care bill

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
October 15, 2009

Wikipedia: friend, not foe

Anoop Galivanche and Jason Wu
September 11, 2009
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