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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
Volume 66, Issue 1
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October 31, 2025
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April 20, 2025
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February 21, 2025
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December 21, 2024
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Eleanor Goh

Long takes a deep dive into filmmaking

Eleanor Goh

Junior drum major excels as a young leader

Caitlyn Chen and Eleanor Goh

Winter percussion looks forward to successful wrap-up

Eleanor Goh

More than just a fundraiser: Jazz Cabaret brings community together

Eleanor Goh and Esha Lakhotia

AP signups moved a month earlier to avoid ‘Bubble Fest’

Eleanor Goh

Colleges welcome students on special weekend programs

Eleanor Goh and Ashley Su

AP signups moved a month earlier to avoid ‘Bubble Fest’

Eleanor Goh

SHS Spanish classes provide a smooth transition to college-level courses

Eleanor Goh and Ava Hooman
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Self-taught sophomore singer places third at Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Elicia Ye

Accelerated BA/MD and BS/MD programs: a ticket to medical school

Eleanor Goh and Esha Lakhotia

Polling: a generalization unrepresentative of voters’ opinions

Eleanor Goh

Senior racer takes driving to the extreme

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park

Mohnike recounts joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs

Cassandra King and Eleanor Goh

Senior hammer thrower recounts five years of throwing

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park
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Sophomore chess champion shares expertise

Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan

Snapchat’s ‘anime’ lens: a show of poor judgment

Eleanor Goh

The Olympics are an elitist institution

Eleanor Goh and Cassandra King

Torrens to assume Marshburn’s duties as activities director next year

Eleanor Goh

Attendance secretary to return from maternity leave

Eleanor Goh

Zero Robotics: the junction between coding and astronomy

Eleanor Goh

Yizkor, to remember: Third-generation Holocaust survivor recounts family history

Helen Chen and Eleanor Goh

Electives Night gives Class of 2020 insight into school programs

Eleanor Goh

Unwell or unprepared? Attendance rates suffer as students call in ‘sick’

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo

Reporters take closer look at Golden Gate City

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo

Mock funerals not the answer to Silicon Valley suicides

Olivia Lu and Eleanor Goh

Junior wins Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung

Leadership class teams with club to provide tutoring for finals

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Lee

High heels and haute couture

Nupur Maheshwari and Eleanor Goh

Holiday gift guide for everyone in your life

Eleanor Goh and Caitlin Ju

PSAT to be administered during school hours

Eleanor Goh

Photography Club restructured after restarting

Eleanor Goh and Rachel Zhang

YouTube: where career opportunities are created

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo
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