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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

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All content by Christina Labban
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it

Christina Labban and Grace Lin
June 3, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.

Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
May 21, 2024
Junior Kat Aldrete, sophomore Patrick Keogh, senior Arushi Maheshwar, junior Apollo Burgess, senior Margaret Laver and senior Ivan Bijamov rehearsing for “Something Rotten.”

Spring musical actors work to embody the bizarre characters in ‘Something Rotten’

Christina Labban
April 19, 2024
Junior Alex Lu prepares to volley a ball during their practice rally.

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ tennis surges as season opens

Lawson Wang
March 19, 2024
Emma Stone as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things”

The 96th Oscars: a night of surprise and groundbreaking records 

Christina Labban
March 18, 2024
Swimmers practice?

Photo or Graphic for: As swimming numbers dip, team struggles in meets

Mitchell Chen and Florence Hu
March 18, 2024
Saira Ramakrishnan pitching at the March 6 game against Leland

Softball players settle in on their season and aim for another CCS appearance

Christina Labban
March 15, 2024
Anarchism group performing their rally.

MAP 10 takes on their fall semester final: MAPlandia

Christina Labban
February 14, 2024
Senior Diego Rocabado playing against Cupertino at an away game on Jan. 24.

Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season

Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban
February 3, 2024
Saratoga Drama program winning first place at Norcal Play Festival by performing Kids Come Home, written and directed by Ryan Backhus

Drama takes on spring musical ‘Something Rotten,’ annual festival and a trip to Southern California

Christina Labban
January 31, 2024
The weight room has the equipment needed for conditioning and strength training.

Weight room reopens for all students after school

Grace Lin and Christina Labban
January 8, 2024
Sophomores Lucas Hawthorne, Somei Ogata, Ian Johnson and Alex Sinton on the zipline course bridge. 

MAP 10 takes on Mount Herman’s Ropes Course and Ziplines

Christina Labban
November 21, 2023
Ariana Tootoonchi on stage in The Crucible as Mary Warren. 

Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career 

Christina Labban
November 15, 2023
Top candles from Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target.

Best fall scented candles at Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
November 11, 2023
EV charging stations loading up a car.

Charging stations for electric vehicles on campus need solid plan and guidelines

Christina Labban
November 8, 2023
Carla Villela, middle left, and her team at Stereo D on Star Wars, storyboarding with her old team.

New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom

Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda
October 15, 2023
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