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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 Benjamin Li
Ethan Lin seeks to explore his passion for Piano as he transitions to college.

Seniors seek unconventional music majors in college

Zachary Zinman and Benjamin Li
May 18, 2022
Sports and video games: merging two different worlds

Sports and video games: merging two different worlds

Benjamin Li
April 1, 2022
Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney

Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney

Benjamin Li
March 31, 2022
Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li
March 18, 2022

People are missing the point of Valentine’s Day

Benjamin Li
February 10, 2022

Increased COVID-19 cases force practice cancellations and rescheduled games

Benjamin Li and Jonathan Li
February 4, 2022
February Break: the best time of year

February Break: the best time of year

Benjamin Li and Daniel Wu
February 3, 2022

College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could

Selina Chen and Benjamin Li
February 1, 2022
Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
January 30, 2022

100-word rant: Double 15-second YouTube ads are the spawn of Satan

Benjamin Li
December 17, 2021
Saratoga and San Jose show sportsmanship after their match which the Falcons won 4-0.

Boys’ soccer: Beating strong San Jose team shows Falcons’ potential

Benjamin Li
December 3, 2021
New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
December 3, 2021

No, Dave Chappelle, crudely mocking vulnerable groups isn’t funny

Benjamin Li
December 2, 2021

Top 10: ways to make someone mad

Benjamin Li
November 29, 2021

Formal date culture is isolating and stressful

Benjamin Li
November 29, 2021
Number of applicants to select schools 2020 and 2021

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, some seniors adopt new college application strategies

Benjamin Li and Daniel Wu
November 24, 2021
100-word rant: Candy canes have an inedible shape

100-word rant: Candy canes have an inedible shape

Benjamin Li
November 22, 2021
Then sophomore varsity player Christian Li dribbles the ball upcourt during a home game in the 2019-20 season

Boys’ basketball: Senior-led group aims to dominate El Camino

Benjamin Li, Esther Luan, and Howard Shu
November 19, 2021
Kyrie Irving was my role model athlete growing up

Kyrie Irving was my role model athlete growing up

Benjamin Li
November 16, 2021
Arkansas school resource officer caught on camera choking a student

It’s time to get police out of schools

Benjamin Li
October 22, 2021
Kyrie Irving will be forced to sit out in all games due to Nets ruling.

NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing

Benjamin Li
October 17, 2021
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Reporter ranks top body supplements

Benjamin Li
October 12, 2021
Senior Benjamin Li aiming for a personal record in the back squat exercise at 49ers Fit.

How weightlifting worked its way into my life

Benjamin Li
October 12, 2021
The Bye Bye Man poster

The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave

Benjamin Li
October 7, 2021
100-word rant: Peppermint should be banned from Halloween

100-word rant: Peppermint should be banned from Halloween

Benjamin Li
October 3, 2021
I’m not clowning around. Seriously.

I’m not clowning around. Seriously.

Benjamin Li
September 30, 2021
New rough/final draft test format harms students in the long run

New rough/final draft test format harms students in the long run

Benjamin Li and Nilay Mishra
September 20, 2021
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March Madness inequality amplifies gender issues in professional sports

Benjamin Li
May 17, 2021
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Home gyms and actual gyms: Which gives the better experience these days?

Benjamin Li
May 17, 2021
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About half of seniors opt to return for in-person education

Preston Fu and Benjamin Li
May 13, 2021
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Harden and Durant reunite, form new ‘can’t miss’ trio with Irving

Benjamin Li
April 1, 2021
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Black History Month curriculum opt-out should have never been offered

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
March 24, 2021
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An avid NBA fan’s top five players in the NBA

Benjamin Li
March 6, 2021
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Next generation of NBA talent impresses, challenges league

Benjamin Li
February 11, 2021
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Welander adjusts curriculum to virtual learning through variety of approaches

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
December 9, 2020
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‘Among Us’: enjoyable and rewarding

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2020
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With Lakers’ triumph, LeBron’s legacy grows

Benjamin Li
October 15, 2020
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SAT and PSAT test dates postponed until end of October

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 15, 2020
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SHSTV shifts curriculum to fit virtual learning

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 13, 2020

Wacky rules in sports can make your head spin

Benjamin Li
March 11, 2020

Benefits of school drug testing outweigh sacrifice of privacy

Benjamin Li
January 30, 2020

Boys’ basketball: Falcons look to rebound after tough start to league season

Benjamin Li and Tiffany Wang
January 29, 2020

“OK Boomer”: offensive or just a joke?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
January 26, 2020

Immigrants must overcome stereotypes in order to adjust to life in America

Andy Chen and Benjamin Li
November 25, 2019

Boys’ basketball: With many returning players, Falcons gear up to challenge league’s best

Benjamin Li and Tiffany Wang
November 22, 2019

The ACT question: Why allowing students to replace specific section scores is problematic

Benjamin Li and Alan Zu
November 20, 2019

Just Learn It: How the process for selecting the yearly theme could be better

Sina Salehi and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

‘Joker’ movie: stunning but shallow

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

Response to NBA, Blizzard controversies are overreactions

Andy Chen and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

Sophomore’s mother balances family life with piano career

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2019

Yim and Agrawal to take over the reins of math club

Benjamin Li and Oliver Ye
October 15, 2019

iPhone 11: Is it worth it?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 15, 2019
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SHSTV now has guest instructors from professional broadcasting

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 14, 2019

So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
September 9, 2019

Cafeteria changes cause confusion; staff works to speed up lines

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019

Later start time both help and hinder students

Andy Chen and Benjamin Li
September 9, 2019
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