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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 Dylan Jew

Engineering course fills gap

Dylan Jew
March 12, 2013

Clubs use new ‘Club Sweep’ to advertise

Dylan Jew and Megana Iyer
February 26, 2013

Application developer’s club works on next big project

Dylan Jew and Jennifer Jin
January 24, 2013

Iran’s Konkoor: the SAT on steroids

Dylan Jew
November 21, 2012
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iPad Mini makes a small splash

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
November 21, 2012
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Common App streamlined, limiting creativity

Sierra Smith and Dylan Jew
November 18, 2012
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King James deserves his throne

Dylan Jew
October 10, 2012

‘Skins’ for dummies

Dylan Jew and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012

Just another iPhone

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
October 10, 2012
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MLB must clean up tainted game

Dylan Jew and Derek Sun
September 4, 2012

Coaching and teaching share both similarities and differences

Dylan Jew
August 31, 2012

Sports produces fashion trend

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
April 11, 2012

I am the real Cat Daddy

Dylan Jew
March 16, 2012

Falcons lose heart-breaker to Santa Cruz after beating Prospect in CCS

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young
March 14, 2012
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Boys’ basketball ups record to 6-1

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young
February 2, 2012

Senior rows her way to Tulsa

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
January 18, 2012

Service clubs spread holiday cheer

Dylan Jew and Nikil Ramanathan
January 18, 2012

Freshmen duo looks to continue their friendship in high school

Dylan Jew
January 17, 2012

Boys’ Basketball: Falcons struggle at the Los Gatos Wildcat Shootout

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young
December 14, 2011
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School repeals controversial pass-fail grading policy affecting sports, cheer and band

Dylan Jew and Brandon Judoprasetijo
November 29, 2011
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Halloween rally successful despite obstacles

Dylan Jew and Jay Mulye
November 13, 2011

Halloween rally successful despite obstacles

Dylan Jew and Jay Mulye
November 13, 2011

Boys’ basketball: Small team looks to outrun competition

Dylan Jew and Jonathan Young
November 12, 2011

School considers repairing 52-year-old gym windows

Edward Dong and Dylan Jew
November 12, 2011
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ASB inspecting and cutting clubs

Dylan Jew
October 17, 2011
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Athlete of the Issue: Dozier finds inspiration from family name

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
October 14, 2011

From the archives: “Champ Gu” conquers at the IOI

Dylan Jew and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 6, 2011

Memories of 9/11: staff members share tragic accounts

Dylan Jew and Minu Palaniappan
September 5, 2011

Sports and sevenths: Loss of playing time for students with full schedules an unfair reality

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
May 31, 2011

Best technology of 2010-2011

Dylan Jew
May 19, 2011

Baseball: Despite mediocre season outcome, team has high hopes for next year

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
May 18, 2011

Baseball: Team comes back strong from early defeats

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
April 26, 2011

Baseball: Team comes back strong from early defeats

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
April 26, 2011

The Bachelor of Saratoga: Four girls compete in speed dating competition

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
March 31, 2011

Baseball: Return of aces looks to turn team around

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
March 31, 2011

Cutting off transfers slightly aids overpopulated Los Gatos High

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
March 31, 2011

Baseball hopes to rise from last year’s defeats

Dylan Jew and Paul Jung
February 28, 2011
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Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
February 5, 2011

Apocalypse not coming: Dead birds exemplify human ignorance

Dylan Jew and Roy Bisht
January 28, 2011

Senior Alex Chan manages SHS TV as the executive producer

Dylan Jew
January 23, 2011

It’s 2010 and there are still no flying cars: The effects of advances in technology

Justine Huang and Dylan Jew
December 10, 2010

A spirited school is a better school

Dylan Jew
November 28, 2010

Athlete of the Issue: Troy Doles

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
November 23, 2010
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Senior class pumps up school spirit

Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew
November 18, 2010

Henry Shen: Tennis Mentality

Dylan Jew
October 14, 2010

David Wang: Math Master

Dylan Jew
October 14, 2010

Security cameras on campus do more good than harm

Dylan Jew
October 14, 2010
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Senior quad day ends Homecoming in style

Dylan Jew
October 14, 2010
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Freshmen pull together first quad day

Dylan Jew
October 7, 2010

Changing summers, more changes to come?

Dylan Jew
September 22, 2010

College students reflect back on SAT

Shivani Chadha and Dylan Jew
September 15, 2010

Changing summers, more changes to come?

Dylan Jew
September 14, 2010
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