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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 Cristina Curcelli
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Audrie’s Law’ aims to tighten punishment for juvenile sexual assault

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
February 12, 2014

‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations

Cristina Curcelli
November 13, 2013

News analysis: Pott case a year later

Samuel Liu and Cristina Curcelli
September 13, 2013

‘Gatsby’: stellar cast, but serious missteps

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 22, 2013
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Audrie Pott tragedy: Where do we go from here?

Cristina Curcelli and Samuel Liu
May 8, 2013
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Pott family speaks out at news conference, encourages students to come forward

Cristina Curcelli, Sabrina Chen, and Samuel Liu
April 15, 2013

Sources say that ‘around 10 students’ saw illicit photos of Audrie Pott

Sabrina Chen, Cristina Curcelli, and Samuel Liu
April 14, 2013
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Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung
April 13, 2013
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Upward trend continues in AP exam registrations

Cristina Curcelli
March 26, 2013

Flaunting scores, acceptances adds unnecessary competition

Cristina Curcelli
March 17, 2013

Student embraces love for fashion

Cristina Curcelli and Sanj Nalwa
February 4, 2013

Robotics team works to refine design process

Cristina Curcelli
February 2, 2013

Common-sense approach to gun control necessary

Cristina Curcelli
February 2, 2013

Time traveling back a few decades

Cristina Curcelli
December 16, 2012

Legalizing same-sex marriage long overdue

Cristina Curcelli
December 12, 2012
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Gay scout deserving of Eagle award

Nick Chow and Cristina Curcelli
October 27, 2012

Minimum age for kindergarten beneficial for students

Cristina Curcelli and Bruce Lou
October 17, 2012

Private college counselors prove useful, give students advantage

Cristina Curcelli
September 20, 2012

A medium-to-severe infomercial addiction

Cristina Curcelli
September 20, 2012
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Freshmen compete in international dance competition

Cristina Curcelli
May 15, 2012
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Members of multicultural family celebrate benefits

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 2, 2012

Unweighted GPAs the superior system

Cristina Curcelli
April 11, 2012
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Sophomore named ‘Next Teen Tycoon’

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 28, 2012

NYC teacher ratings ineffective, unfair

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 21, 2012

Khan he help us? Flipping classroom still needs work

Cristina Curcelli and David Sparkman
February 6, 2012

Debate begins over proposed full block schedule idea

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
January 29, 2012

It’s a Fincelli thing.

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
December 9, 2011

Over-commercialization strikes holidays again

Cristina Curcelli
November 27, 2011

You snooze, you win: Students must be stopped from abusing the attendance policy for academic gain

Allison Chang and Cristina Curcelli
November 27, 2011
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The decline of SHS culture

Cristina Curcelli
November 16, 2011

Field hockey defeats top opponents

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
November 2, 2011

Field hockey: Recent wins encourage team

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 24, 2011

The decline of SHS culture

Cristina Curcelli
October 20, 2011

Field hockey beats Los Gatos 1-0

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 14, 2011

More students participating in History Day this year

Cristina Curcelli and Nelson Wang
September 22, 2011

Field hockey faces class imbalance

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

Homecoming commission sponsors children’s book drive

Izzy Albert and Cristina Curcelli
September 19, 2011

Field hockey is on their game in pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 16, 2011

Field hockey ties Cupertino in first game of pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 9, 2011

Alumni reminisce on impact of homecoming

Cristina Curcelli
September 9, 2011

Saturday school gets serious

Cristina Curcelli
September 5, 2011

Saturday school gets serious

Cristina Curcelli
September 4, 2011
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