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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 Arnav Dugar

Guidance counselor submissions go electronic

Arnav Dugar
December 2, 2011

German schooling: a new level of education

Arnav Dugar
September 22, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar
April 4, 2011

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

Lockheed Martin engineer visits computer science class

Arnav Dugar
November 7, 2010

The transition from middle school

Arnav Dugar
June 6, 2010

Oil spill may be bitter medicine for US oil dependence

Arnav Dugar
May 31, 2010

Mathletes compete nationally

Arnav Dugar
May 28, 2010

Student learns to ‘play with fire’

Arnav Dugar
May 27, 2010

Track team competes in mock-meet

Arnav Dugar
March 24, 2010

Thinking before adopting

Arnav Dugar
March 16, 2010
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Google: philanthropic or mercantile?

Arnav Dugar
January 29, 2010
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Physics final: scrambled or sunny side up?

Arnav Dugar
January 29, 2010

Senior thrives in Middle College

Arnav Dugar and David Eng
January 19, 2010

Frequent meetings boost speech and debate performance

Arnav Dugar
December 2, 2009

Iran’s nuclear ambitions leave world in a bind

Arnav Dugar
December 2, 2009

Copenhagen climate change circus

Arnav Dugar
December 2, 2009
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My veggie pride

Arnav Dugar
October 28, 2009

New website adds to list of CCC resources

Arnav Dugar and David Eng
October 20, 2009

Senate must do the right thing prior to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

Arnav Dugar
October 9, 2009

Obama’s education speech suggests bleak future for nation

Arnav Dugar
October 9, 2009

SHS offers new classes

Arnav Dugar
September 23, 2009

It’s time to think about replacing some on-ground classes with online ones

Arnav Dugar
September 11, 2009
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Driving without rules

Arnav Dugar
March 31, 2009
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