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Saratoga Bagels is located a short 4-minute drive from SHS.
Saratoga Bagels: a not-so-hidden, but beloved, gem
November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Respondus The student interface for the lockdown browser.
English department using lockdown browser in Canvas to prevent AI cheating on writing assignments
November 8, 2025
Sophomores Paula Cymbal and Katrina Capello carry a boat in the sophomore portion of the 2002 Homecoming float parade.
Disappearance of Homecoming decorations shows changes in interest, not lack of spirit, school leaders say
November 7, 2025
Freshmen Arjun Garlapati, Ayush Hotha, Aditya Karanam, Nima Noor, Vishak Pillai, Maks Shetler and Neel Tadikamala capture the childhood song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.”
Annual Halloween parade showcases school spirit
November 4, 2025
Youth of Suha Suha members finish art on the music building walls.
Color shines through new music building art installations
November 4, 2025
Creepy witch decorations set up outside a house on Aloha.
The famed Aloha Avenue Halloween experience left me a bit disappointed
November 8, 2025
Claire’s candle jar (left) and Cece’s wax melter (right).
Petroglyph: A relaxing spot for customizing your own pottery in downtown Los Gatos
November 6, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Thomson The science department poses together in their rat-themed costumes.
Staff departments coordinate Halloween costumes with creative themes
November 5, 2025
This bright yellow sign is the source of my nightmares.
The fears of a new driver
November 4, 2025
Saratoga Elementary’s annual Pumpkin Walk welcomes kids for a night of haunting fun.
Revisiting my elementary school alma mater for Halloween
November 3, 2025
Luo at the 2024 Starbound Regional Dance Competition; placing second overall for her ballet solo.
Dance star in ISPE maintains rigorous schedule
November 8, 2025
Follmar treks in the mountains of Colorado during the High Lonesome 100 race.
Finding her stride: Cross country coach chases purpose with ultra running
November 5, 2025
Senior Hayden Berry spars against a teammate at Los Gatos Boxing.
Senior pushes physical limits through boxing
November 5, 2025
Courtesy of Jah Bennett Jah Bennett works to help the girls’ basketball team stay in top shape before the season.
Fitness trainer Jah Bennett assists girls’ basketball team
November 3, 2025
Senior Zack Thawer warms up for the football team’s season opener against Prospect High on Aug. 30.
Seniors shine in defensive roles for the Falcons
October 31, 2025
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is stranded on a trackside hill as he laments his poor race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
100-word rant: F1 has a gatekeeping problem
November 6, 2025
If there's no sun, how is it so hot?
100-word rant: Weather, can you stop being weird?
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of Apple Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, featuring a redesigned back and new color options.
Backlash over iPhone 17 grows as users call out Apple’s lack of innovation
October 31, 2025
Why is it that out of teenagers, boys find more satisfaction in video games?
How video games are harming teen boys
October 31, 2025
My biggest pet peeve: assignments due at 11:59 p.m.
Assignments should never be due at 11:59 p.m. — the default Canvas time
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of LAIKA Studios I still have nightmares of the Other Mother sewing buttons over my eyes.
As an extremely jumpy person, I’ll gladly skip horror movies
November 5, 2025
Which states in the U.S. are the most auraful?
Top 10: U.S. states with the most aura
October 31, 2025
A composition of all the food I bought.
How far will $10 go to make a meal at Safeway?
October 28, 2025
My current Pinterest feed consists mostly of random trinkets.
Pinterest should be everyone’s alternative to doomscrolling
October 27, 2025
A picture of my family’s filter coffee set.
My late-night journey with culture, studying and filter coffee
October 27, 2025
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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

Library now offers students free printing

Callia Yuan

I can’t connect to the school Wi-Fi

Callia Yuan

Finding ‘worth it’ Tacos proves tough

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Baking a cake without a recipe proves harder than anticipated

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

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

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan

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

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang

Ugly photoshoot challenge goes off target

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou

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

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

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

Callia Yuan and Jayne Zhou

NCT 127 debuts on Billboard 200

Callia Yuan

District justified in keeping schools in session

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

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

Megan Chen and Callia Yuan

Petition for business class results in proposal

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

Juniors compare different Hot Cheeto knockoffs

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou

School welcomes alum back as comp sci teacher

Callia Yuan and Christine Zhang

New hall rules to stop JUULing are ineffective, backfire

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan

Harker alumni finds success in the music industry

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

The gap between appropriation and disrespect

Callia Yuan

Saratoga summer basketball camp almost canceled after increase in fees

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
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Sophomores play Fortnite during their free time

Callia Yuan

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan

Dancers and cheerleaders more friends than rivals

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Junior overcomes hardships through dancing

Elaine Sun and Callia Yuan

Juniors visit campuses during breaks

Callia Yuan

Junior recounts his involvement in Bitcoin craze

Howard Tang and Callia Yuan
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Senior runs photography accounts on Instagram

Callia Yuan and Kaylene Morrison

Smrithi Balebail: the Falcon’s most loyal fan

Amy Tang and Callia Yuan

Crime rates fall after residents, deputies make changes

Elaine Toh and Callia Yuan

Reaction channels must show creativity to be worthwhile

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan

Upperclassmen inspired to go to the gym

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Speaking Chinese: Do not attempt without prior experience

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan

Saratoga High is not prepared for an earthquake

Anishi Patel and Callia Yuan

4-day weekend benefits students

Callia Yuan and Anishi Patel

Freshman spins flag at first halftime performance

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan

Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
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