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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 Ben Clement

Israel’s Netanyahu abrasive, but justifiable

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
March 26, 2010

Student teacher joins social studies department

Ben Clement
February 2, 2010

The naked truth of the senior streak

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
January 28, 2010

School’s filters relaxed to allow YouTube

Ben Clement
December 10, 2009

Arizona risks creating problems by privatizing state prison system

Ben Clement
December 7, 2009

Goldstone report biased and unfounded

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
October 26, 2009

Investigation of past CIA activities proves counterproductive

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
September 9, 2009

Lacrosse ends first season at SHS

Ben Clement
May 22, 2009

Former SHS assistant principal to replace retiring principal at LGHS

Ben Clement
May 21, 2009

Somali pirates part of bigger picture

Ben Clement
May 12, 2009

Top ten downsides to Spring Fling

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
April 24, 2009

Lacrosse teams slowly improve

Ben Clement
April 22, 2009

Location of junior prom elicits mixed reactions

Ben Clement
April 3, 2009

Lacrosse: Teams end preseason struggling

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement
March 27, 2009

Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
March 24, 2009

Lacrosse teams stumble early

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement
March 10, 2009

Saratoga High adds girls’ lacrosse to spring sports roster

Ben Clement
February 11, 2009

LGHS switches to full block schedule

Ben Clement
February 4, 2009

Top Ten things not to say to a cop

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
January 26, 2009

Top ten great things about Obama as our president

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
December 17, 2008

U.S. should help India take action

Ben Clement and Gautham Ganesan
December 17, 2008

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel
November 30, 2008

School adds new spring team

Ben Clement
November 18, 2008

Staff Ed: Parents raise unnecessary concerns about freaking

Ben Clement, Alex Sclavos, and Kelly Lamble
November 17, 2008

MAP program progresses smoothly, progress on Media Arts building still slow

Ben Clement
September 22, 2008

Falcons Athletics set to sport own lacrosse team

Ben Clement
September 18, 2008

STAFF ED: Chamber of Commerce alienates youth with “A Taste of Saratoga”

Ben Clement, Ketaki Shriram, and Holden Sparacino
September 12, 2008

Top Ten reasons to go to the Street Dance “Taste of Saratoga”

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
September 9, 2008
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Freshman skier competes in Junior Olympics

Ben Clement
May 21, 2008

Facebook offers students chances to organize

Ben Clement and Audrey Yang
April 3, 2008
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