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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
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
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 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
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 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
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 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
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Callia Yuan

Jay Lee: Saratoga alumnus shares his successes, aspirations and struggles in the acting industry

Selena Liu and Callia Yuan
March 28, 2019

Library now offers students free printing

Callia Yuan
March 28, 2019

I can’t connect to the school Wi-Fi

Callia Yuan
March 27, 2019

Finding ‘worth it’ Tacos proves tough

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 26, 2019

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
March 26, 2019

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
March 26, 2019

Baking a cake without a recipe proves harder than anticipated

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 14, 2019

Voting system fixed for class office elections after possible ASB election tampering

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan
March 14, 2019

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang
January 31, 2019

Ugly photoshoot challenge goes off target

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
January 31, 2019

Staff editorial: Speak Up Week is laudable, but won’t cause real changes without reform

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
January 31, 2019
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Community, students protest district’s decision to continue school during bad-air days

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou
November 28, 2018
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Internet safety: Alum targets Saratoga girls on Facebook with sexually explicit messages

Callia Yuan and Jayne Zhou
November 27, 2018

NCT 127 debuts on Billboard 200

Callia Yuan
November 27, 2018

District justified in keeping schools in session

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
November 27, 2018

We aren’t the champions: Novice gamers struggle playing League of Legends

Megan Chen and Callia Yuan
November 14, 2018

Petition for business class results in proposal

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
October 12, 2018

Juniors compare different Hot Cheeto knockoffs

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou
September 25, 2018

School welcomes alum back as comp sci teacher

Callia Yuan and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018

New hall rules to stop JUULing are ineffective, backfire

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan
September 10, 2018

Harker alumni finds success in the music industry

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
September 10, 2018

The gap between appropriation and disrespect

Callia Yuan
June 8, 2018

Saratoga summer basketball camp almost canceled after increase in fees

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
May 10, 2018
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Sophomores play Fortnite during their free time

Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Dancers and cheerleaders more friends than rivals

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Junior overcomes hardships through dancing

Elaine Sun and Callia Yuan
March 15, 2018

Juniors visit campuses during breaks

Callia Yuan
March 15, 2018

Junior recounts his involvement in Bitcoin craze

Howard Tang and Callia Yuan
January 25, 2018
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Senior runs photography accounts on Instagram

Callia Yuan and Kaylene Morrison
January 25, 2018

Smrithi Balebail: the Falcon’s most loyal fan

Amy Tang and Callia Yuan
January 21, 2018

Crime rates fall after residents, deputies make changes

Elaine Toh and Callia Yuan
November 28, 2017

Reaction channels must show creativity to be worthwhile

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
November 27, 2017

Upperclassmen inspired to go to the gym

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
November 17, 2017

Speaking Chinese: Do not attempt without prior experience

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
November 13, 2017

Saratoga High is not prepared for an earthquake

Anishi Patel and Callia Yuan
October 17, 2017

4-day weekend benefits students

Callia Yuan and Anishi Patel
October 17, 2017

Freshman spins flag at first halftime performance

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
September 23, 2017

Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
September 5, 2017
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