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Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Klay Thompson holds his new Dallas Mavericks jersey, with a noticeable change to jersey #31 after having jersey #11 for over a decade with the Warriors.
With Klay Thompson gone, Warriors prepare for a major reset
September 9, 2024
The Falcons take a brief water break to regroup and prepare to return to the field.
Football secures 30-7 win against El Camino in first league game
September 8, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.
Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro
September 10, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Deborah Soung

Rick Santorum, God’s choice for president

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
April 4, 2012

Hitchhiker’s guide to the Internet

Deborah Soung
March 14, 2012

Falcon soon to be wearing a ‘Crown’

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung
January 29, 2012

Bookstore stocked with local history

Deborah Soung
January 10, 2012

Occupy movement in need of leaders and goals

Akshara Sekar and Deborah Soung
December 13, 2011

Cupertino community counters WBC Protest

Allison Chang and Deborah Soung
October 24, 2011

Sports games are not the only way to show school spirit

Deborah Soung
October 22, 2011

Students build houses in Honduras over summer

Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung
September 22, 2011
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Link Crew helps freshmen acclimate to high school life

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung
September 15, 2011

Media pay undue attention to sexuality

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
September 9, 2011

Junior wins national writing competition

Deborah Soung
May 18, 2011

Science teachers to teach different classes in department

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
May 7, 2011

Junior wins first place in writing competition at state level

Deborah Soung
March 30, 2011

Students, teachers agree school should crack down on bullying

Michael Lee and Deborah Soung
March 28, 2011

The academic pitfalls of Saratoga: What AP classes are really worth

Deborah Soung
March 25, 2011
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Students take action for parcel tax measure

Deborah Soung
March 23, 2011
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Robotics team builds to win

Deborah Soung and Kim Tsai
March 10, 2011

Small team yields big achievements throughout season

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung
March 1, 2011

Wrestling team outstanding at Mid Cal Tournament

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung
February 6, 2011

Choir to sing Robert Frost poems in ‘Frostiana’

Deborah Soung
February 6, 2011

The best jobs save puppies

Deborah Soung
January 28, 2011

Senate simulation successfully stimulates students

Deborah Soung
January 24, 2011

Making weight makes wrestling a tough sport

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung
January 7, 2011

Team wrestles to success despite challenges early in season

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung
December 10, 2010
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Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket

Deborah Soung
November 30, 2010

Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences

Deborah Soung
November 30, 2010

BART case verdict triggers opposition

Deborah Soung and Ashwini Velchamy
November 23, 2010

School board elections get competitive

Deborah Soung
November 9, 2010
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You can’t take a fangirl out of the fandom

Deborah Soung
November 6, 2010

Wrestling: New coach provides fresh start to season

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung
November 3, 2010

Cynthia Chen: Video Game Enthusiast

Deborah Soung
October 14, 2010

Vivan Wang: Interior Designer

Deborah Soung
October 14, 2010

Joshua Harris: Costume Extremist

Deborah Soung
October 14, 2010

Westboro ‘church’ does not deserve First Amendment protection

Deborah Soung
October 14, 2010

In fragile economy, students choose public over private

Deborah Soung
September 22, 2010

The SAT, for better or for worse

Deborah Soung
September 14, 2010
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