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During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Panian enjoys a weekly outing with his learners.
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
The inside of the Palace is equipped with a kitchen, plenty of desks, a paper cutting machine and a massive bookshelf — much cozier than it appears from the outside.
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
In May of 2022, baseball player Samanyu Ram stands on Saratoga’s home field after a CCS win against St. Thomas More.
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
September 19, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Junior Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
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Photo or Graphic for: Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate

Christina Chang
March 18, 2022

Senior explores the nuances of humanity through film

Anouk Yeh
March 4, 2022

2021-22 Homecoming Court crowned

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021

Class of 2022 National Merit Semifinalists announced

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021
KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

Meher Bhatnagar, Atrey Desai, and Anouk Yeh
September 10, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Students compete in showjumping, despite pandemic

Anouk Yeh
April 1, 2021
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‘We’re all going to the World’s Fair’: a haunting meditation on loneliness and digital obsession

Anouk Yeh
March 22, 2021
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Student athletes partake in trash talk culture

Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021

History teachers respond to capitol insurrection, historic current events with discussions

Nicole Lu and Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021
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Speech and debate team hosts first ever virtual tournament fundraiser

Anouk Yeh
January 16, 2021
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The U.S. needs to prioritize vaccinating essential workers and social distance from hypocritical politicians

Anouk Yeh
January 11, 2021
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Delayed WASC process concludes

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 11, 2020
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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of Nextdoor

Anouk Yeh
December 7, 2020
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Competitive gymnastics…. on horseback?

Anouk Yeh
December 3, 2020
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Underclassman rising star debates his way to the top

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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Call it what it is: Political friendship break-ups aren’t just ‘political’

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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How to make it to the adult table this Christmas

Anouk Yeh
November 27, 2020

Top 10 things to dress up as this Halloween

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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Class of 2020: Zooming through college from home

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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How phonebanking changed my perspective on politics

Anouk Yeh
November 1, 2020
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Hollywood, stop harping on the Asian American immigrant trope

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2020
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Harris’ vice presidential appointment and where we go from here

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Speech and debate team reckons with familiar enemy: fundraising

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Senior appointed as the National Student Poet of the West

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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String of vandalism and break-ins plague campus over summer, continue into school year

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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How at-home speech and debate tournaments have turned me into an activist

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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Change becomes constant theme for administration team

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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‘Americanah’ fearlessly explores Blackness and prejudice in post-modern America

Anouk Yeh
September 5, 2020
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Annexation of the Mountain Winery struck down, owners refunded money used to hire contractors to study effects

Allison Hartley and Anouk Yeh
May 30, 2020
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Yeilding retires after 20 years of teaching Spanish at the school

Anouk Yeh
May 21, 2020
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Behind the frontlines: Students’ parents combat COVID-19 pandemic

Anjali Nuggehalli and Anouk Yeh
April 24, 2020
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Glowing up while locked down

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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‘Until Tomorrow’: social media challenge’s side effects may last longer than just one day

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Coping with cancelations: students responding to changes in long-awaited summer plans

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Recent spike in Instagram challenges are important and soothing

Anouk Yeh
April 14, 2020
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Gender identity diversity in educators: important, yet often overlooked

Anouk Yeh
April 2, 2020
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One short day in the Flower Conservatory

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
March 30, 2020
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To all the movies that I’ve hated before: this was definitely one of them

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
March 12, 2020

Sophomore pursues comedic passion

Andy Chen and Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Alumna fencing her way through NYU

Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020

Ellis appointed interim assistant principal for second semester after Safine’s departure

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
January 29, 2020

English teacher dives into work after first-semester maternity leave

Oliver Ye and Anouk Yeh 
January 28, 2020
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Campus vandalism and graffiti a little-known but harmful problem, says maintenance staff

Esther Luan and Anouk Yeh
January 28, 2020

Impeachment is symbolism for rejection of injustice

Anouk Yeh
January 27, 2020

Asian-American students in the arts react to recent gains in professional world

Anouk Yeh
January 27, 2020

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

Political double standard emerges in Canadian election

Anouk Yeh
November 21, 2019

Tik Tok Famous: not as easy as it looks

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

I got the horses in the back (page)

Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Lessons learned from teachers and staff

Anouk Yeh and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019

Top 10 Ways to be Thankful

Tiffany Wang and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Working mothers evaluate the implications of their choice of parenthood

Anouk Yeh 
October 28, 2019

Folklore Dancer connects with her culture through conventions and performances

Anouk Yeh and Shama Gupta
October 17, 2019

Pumpkin Patch: fun for fall

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 17, 2019

After hilly meet at Crystal Springs, girls’ cross country team sees promising future

Anouk Yeh and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2019

Should athletes just shut up and play?

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 15, 2019

Dig deeper and Kamala Harris isn’t the candidate she portrays

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Costa Rica trip proves to be a fun and enriching experience

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

#RickyRenuncia: My experience in a post-Rossello Puerto Rico

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

From the newsroom to the classroom: New U.S. History teacher discusses unique career changes

Manasi Garg and Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

New team mindset foreshadows a successful girls’ cross country season

Angelina Chen and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019

Unraveling freshman myths

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019
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