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Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Gitika Nalwa

Bell schedule debate: Where do we go from here?

Gitika Nalwa, Katherine Sun, and Rachel Zhang
February 13, 2016

Smoke and ashes

Gitika Nalwa
April 16, 2015

Block schedule draws praise, criticism

Caitlin Ju and Gitika Nalwa
March 5, 2015

Cupertino bakery doesn’t live up to glowing reviews

Miles Albert and Gitika Nalwa
January 22, 2015

Heads up! Former student returns as substitute teacher

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
January 20, 2015

Orchestra travels to Chicago to perform in high-level conference

Gitika Nalwa and Saya Sivaram
January 20, 2015

Recent budget cuts prompt sports teams to fundraise

Caitlin Ju, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa
December 17, 2014

Falling dominoes: the path to homelessness for one couple

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
December 4, 2014

Girls’ water polo loses at CCS quarterfinals

Gitika Nalwa and Nupur Maheshwari
November 18, 2014

Common Roots revamps efforts to encourage help-seeking behavior

Rachel Hull and Gitika Nalwa
November 9, 2014

Boys’ water polo fighting to keep heads above water after string of losses

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 12, 2014

Falcon staffers gain experiences at Paly journalism conference

Gitika Nalwa and Oksana Trifonova
October 9, 2014

Class of ‘84 reunion rekindles relationships

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
October 8, 2014

Measure E bond opens doors for school renovations

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
September 9, 2014

Sophomore reflects on older brother leaving for college

Gitika Nalwa
May 24, 2014

Battle hymn of a rising junior: reporter reflects on Chua’s book

Gitika Nalwa
May 23, 2014

Prom, then and now

Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar
May 6, 2014
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Softball: Team reflects on strengths and rallies back for CCS

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
May 2, 2014

Close-knit team looks forward to season

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
March 9, 2014

June ballot to include G.O. Bond

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
March 9, 2014

Participation gone amok

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

Overachieving: It’s all relative

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

Looking for a mouthwatering meal? Look no further

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

School officials looking at bond measure to fund school renovations

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
February 6, 2014

Students celebrate Year of the Horse

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
January 31, 2014

Our all-too-human presidents

Gitika Nalwa
January 22, 2014

There’s no place like Holmdel

Gitika Nalwa
November 12, 2013

Vandinh family revisits past in Vietnam

Gitika Nalwa
November 10, 2013

Students volunteer over Thanksgiving break

Gitika Nalwa
November 5, 2013

Falcon staffers crowned Homecoming royalty

Gwynevere Hunger, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa
October 14, 2013

Students show commitment to out-of-school athletics

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 8, 2013

Senior pursues career in arts

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
October 6, 2013

Dini helps principal manage school

Gitika Nalwa
October 4, 2013

Registrar Jeanne Jamieson records Falcons’ past and present

Gitika Nalwa
October 4, 2013

Prejudices against Indians emerge with selection of new Miss America

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 3, 2013

Administration cracks down on tardies and cuts

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
September 5, 2013

Lively Lauchlin Loeffler joins Math Department

Gitika Nalwa
September 3, 2013

‘Face to face’ campaign improves school dances

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
August 31, 2013

Mathsanity at SHS

Gitika Nalwa
April 3, 2013
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