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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
Florence Hu

Florence Hu, In-Depth Editor

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The Domine String Quintet performs with the Coastal Honors Choir.

Chamber music group performs at various venues

Florence Hu
December 13, 2024
Unaware of its lethal effects, Grace, Kathryn and Irene paint their faces with radium to scare their supervisor, Mrs. Macneil.

‘Radium Girls’ featured skilled actors, intriguing artistic choices and admirable characters who fight for justice

Florence Hu and Sanyukta Ravishankar
December 3, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.

Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory

Florence Hu and Minghui Zhao
November 16, 2024
A child presses on the button, triggering the smasher.

Robotics hosts its 3rd annual SMASH event, fueling Halloween excitement and offering new activities

Florence Hu
November 3, 2024
We went to Costco to review their Halloween selections and were immediately drawn to this adorable squishmallow.

Costco’s Halloween essentials: our recommendations

Florence Hu and Jessica Li
October 30, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.

Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits

Florence Hu
October 30, 2024
Presenters deliver speeches representing each party's beliefs.

School joins statewide youth mock election aiming to boost youth participation in democratic process

Florence Hu
October 26, 2024
The referee introduces the rules of the night’s first game.

Comedy Sportz teams open season with new members and fun improv games

Florence Hu and Sanyukta Ravishankar
October 23, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23

The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process

Florence Hu
October 5, 2024
New worst fear: falling into the habit of doomscrolling

Admit it — ‘bedrotting’ means gaslighting yourself

Florence Hu
September 16, 2024
Too often, students instinctively reach for the calculator.

Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?

Florence Hu
September 15, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.

Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures

Florence Hu and Minghui Zhao
September 12, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.

Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland

Florence Hu and Sanyukta Ravishankar
August 31, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17

It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
June 3, 2024
Louie presents a combination of genuine and fake lottery scratchers.

Louie’s April Fools fun: Did I just win $300,000?

Florence Hu
May 21, 2024
Davey’s bio and spotlight video featured on NBC’s website

MAP teacher Mike Davey named NBC All-Star Teacher finalist

Florence Hu
May 17, 2024
Top left, top right and bottom right: Hulme playing football, basketball and volleyball; bottom left: Ashjaee-Marshall playing football

Two athletes stay busy playing sports year round

Florence Hu
May 17, 2024

Seniors wear college merchandise on Commit Day

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
May 16, 2024
Used monitors and desktop stands lay below a tarp in the e-waste bin behind the Physics wing.

IT department works to lessen campus e-waste

Florence Hu and Bryan Zhao
May 15, 2024
Team 95071X executes their H-tier hang with their alliance partner 151T in their division quarterfinals match.

Three Robotics teams compete at VEX World Championships

Bryan Zhao and Florence Hu
May 11, 2024
President Andrew Wu volunteers to teach the fundamentals of 3D printing in the Saratoga Library.

3D Collective club expands beyond Saratoga

Florence Hu and Florence Wei
May 7, 2024
Students visiting the Academy Awards Museum on March 9.

MAP 11 students explore production and film in Los Angeles

Florence Hu
March 18, 2024
Swimmers practice?

As swimming numbers dip, team struggles in meets

Mitchell Chen and Florence Hu
March 18, 2024
Although there are still comparatively few, the number of Asian-American athletes is on the rise.

What is behind the low Asian-American racial makeup in American sports?

Florence Hu and Bryan Zhao
March 14, 2024
Bubbles the squirrel next to a pile of walnut shells.

Squirrels make for an average food-grubbing friend

Florence Hu
March 8, 2024
Highlighted on a 1960s site map is a section of pipes along the library, which has been an area of focus of the drainage system.

Maintenance team works to clear out congested pipes to prevent flooding

Florence Hu
March 8, 2024
AMC 12A questions leaked resulting in a disaster for the math community.

AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating

Florence Hu and Alan Cai
January 30, 2024
FRC team members work on manufacturing elements on the game field.

Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
January 25, 2024
Friends and school life are among the things Chang, Solimani, and Ahmad missed most and found to be unfamiliar at first  in Saratoga.

Students make adjustments after moving here from across the globe

Annika Gho and Florence Hu
January 24, 2024
The process of crafting the Friday Letter each week invites collaborative input from staff and students.

Behind the principal’s SHS Friday Letter: a schoolwide group project

Florence Hu
January 24, 2024
The short-term glimmer in the city covered up its homelessness crisis.

San Francisco undergoes rapid cleanup, attempting to mask troubles within

Bryan Zhao and Florence Hu
January 16, 2024
Warmuth helps her engineering students with their project.

Warmuth receives county award in teaching for kickstarting school’s engineering program

Florence Hu
December 15, 2023
EconBowl participants competed over a Zoom call, starting at 9 a.m.

Photo or Graphic for: Economics Club members branch out through their first competition experience

Jane Lee
December 14, 2023
VEX robot drivers maneuver their robots through the field during a competition on Oct. 8 at the school’s big gym.

Robotics teams compete in their first tournaments of the year

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
November 16, 2023
Members of MSET Cuttlefish clean out pumpkin remains from underneath the sledgehammer.

Seeking to help environment, Robotics hosts 2nd pumpkin smashing event 

Florence Hu
November 8, 2023
Working in the light of the morning sun maximizes productivity.

Productivity lies in mornings, not lethargic late night intervals

Florence Hu
October 23, 2023
Team 6165 MSET CuttleFish gathers to discuss their ideas for possible game strategies.

Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season 

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
October 14, 2023
Dancers strike their starting pose at the Sept. 22 Homecoming football game.

Dancers share their experiences from studios to school team

Florence Hu
September 29, 2023
Students in biology class peer into a microscope and record their observations.

New biology teacher Jennifer Lee returns to SHS after 3 years at LG

Florence Hu
September 29, 2023
No.1 doubles player Nancy Lei watches closely for her opponent’s serve at the Sept. 19 game against Lynbrook.

Girls’ tennis team regains momentum after loss of key players from last season

Florence Hu and Nicole Lee
September 29, 2023
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