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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 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
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Francesca Chu

Second semester seniors embark on a series of new adventures

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
February 6, 2019

The top 4 places to shop clothing online

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
December 10, 2018

Top ten orange things this fall

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
November 2, 2018

College counselors should not change voice of personal essays

Francesca Chu
November 2, 2018

Dance team grows accustomed to new weight training requirement

Eileen Bui and Francesca Chu
October 29, 2018

PSA to parent drivers: Just because you aren’t a student doesn’t mean you can ignore school traffic rules

Daniel Bessonov and Francesca Chu
September 23, 2018

100 Word Rants: June 1 Edition

Francesca Chu, Jackson Green, Jeffrey Xu, and Michael Zhang
June 7, 2018

Track finishes season with two finalists in CCS

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
May 30, 2018

The high price of prom is not translating into quality

Francesca Chu
May 30, 2018

Don’t let college paranoia decide your summer

Francesca Chu
May 24, 2018

Boys’ dance team goes solo at rally

Francesca Chu and Emilie Zhou
April 4, 2018

Dance team proud of performance at USA nationals

Francesca Chu and Emilie Zhou
April 3, 2018
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Track: Team struggles against injuries and hot weather

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
April 3, 2018

Starting lineups to change with loss of seniors

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
April 3, 2018

Track: Smaller, younger team holds potential

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
February 13, 2018

Stretching our backs and barriers

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
February 9, 2018

Students explore the rewards of gift-giving

Karen Chow and Francesca Chu
February 8, 2018

Students gain valuable experiences coaching

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
January 26, 2018

Sophomore explores poetry through his blog

Francesca Chu
December 9, 2017

New T4 store disappoints

Francesca Chu and Alexandra Li
December 7, 2017
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New all-male team extends boys’ dance culture

Francesca Chu and Emilie Zhou
October 30, 2017

2 seniors begin preparations for student productions

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 27, 2017

Cheer team hosts annual Pee Wee fundraiser

Francesca Chu and Emilie Zhou
October 27, 2017

Students disagree on the effectiveness of napping

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 25, 2017

Columnist re-DISCOvers the fun in dance

Francesca Chu
September 14, 2017

Homecoming spirit remains strong despite changes over the years

Francesca Chu and Muthu Palaniappan
September 14, 2017

‘Vampire Diaries’ bites the dust with disappointing finale

Francesca Chu
September 12, 2017

100-word rant: Dependence on technology

Francesca Chu
May 24, 2017

Tutoring provides new perspective for volunteers

Francesca Chu
April 26, 2017

Senior commits to NY performing arts school to pursue acting

Julia Miller and Francesca Chu
April 26, 2017

Students are forgetting the importance of art

Francesca Chu
April 25, 2017

YouTube faces criticism in light of recent LGBTQ restriction

Francesca Chu
April 23, 2017

Students take on roles as mentors outside school

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
April 23, 2017

School finally adopts new GPA system for Class of 2020

Francesca Chu and Michelle Lee
March 11, 2017

Dance team competes at regionals

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
February 28, 2017

Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga

Francesca Chu and Ami Nachiappan
February 14, 2017

YouTubers call out platform for changing its video algorithms

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote
January 25, 2017

Reporter takes ‘educational trip’ to Cuba

Francesca Chu
January 25, 2017

100 word rant: Haven’t you learned that protesting changes nothing?

Francesca Chu
January 23, 2017

100-word rant: Pressure for ‘good’ resumes

Francesca Chu
December 11, 2016

Nextdoor brings convenience to community

Francesca Chu and Kitty Huang
December 2, 2016

Dance team struggles with time crunch

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
November 18, 2016

‘Supernatural’ storyline may be expired

Francesca Chu
November 18, 2016

Holiday baking: easy as pie?

Francesca Chu, Ashley Feng, and Amy Tang
November 18, 2016

Sophomores discuss their experiences with slang

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
November 18, 2016

Snapchat geofilters place pride in schools and communities

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote
October 19, 2016

Dance Team: Fundraiser for national competition a success

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
October 7, 2016

Big ‘Bachelor’ fan hosts watch parties

Francesca Chu
September 9, 2016

Dance team looks forward to upcoming year despite challenges

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
September 9, 2016

Cheer team prepares for a ‘year of rebuilding’

Francesca Chu and Amy Tang
September 8, 2016

Large freshman class presents challenges

Francesca Chu and Michael Zhang
September 8, 2016
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