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Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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Senior takes first steps into modeling

Harshini Ramaswamy and Ashley Su
April 3, 2018

Student designers experiment with making clothes for Benefit Fashion show

Harshini Ramaswamy and Ashley Su
February 8, 2018

Stereotype debunked: No, I do not eat curry every day

Harshini Ramaswamy
January 25, 2018

Why schools need to expand their consent curriculum

Harshini Ramaswamy
December 11, 2017

Charlottesville native reflects on tragedy

Harshini Ramaswamy
September 27, 2017
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Alumna hopes to play softball for Greece in 2020 Olympics

Harshini Ramaswamy
September 20, 2017

Pro-life? More like pro-birth and not caring what comes after

Harshini Ramaswamy
May 25, 2017

Why the legalization of recreational marijuana is a positive

Harshini Ramaswamy
April 28, 2017
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Davey steps down as varsity basketball coach after more than two decades

Harshini Ramaswamy
March 28, 2017

When basketball becomes a way of life

Harshini Ramaswamy
March 18, 2017

Girl’s Basketball: Falcons struggle to push through illnesses during season

Julia Miller and Harshini Ramaswamy
February 13, 2017

Competitive student-athletes forced to give up training after concussions

Harshini Ramaswamy, Sherrie Shen, and Amy Tang
January 30, 2017

Junior expresses herself through makeup

Harshini Ramaswamy
January 25, 2017
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Formal to be held at San Jose Country Club

Harshini Ramaswamy
November 28, 2016

Girls’ basketball: New players step up to replace last year’s stars

Harshini Ramaswamy and Julia Miller
November 25, 2016

JV basketball coach finds positivity as he recovers from surgery

Harshini Ramaswamy and Kitty Huang
November 20, 2016

Girls’ volleyball: League champs end season in semifinals

Kitty Huang and Harshini Ramaswamy
November 20, 2016

If you like ‘Game of Thrones,’ then watch …

Harshini Ramaswamy
November 18, 2016

Short in real life, but a giant on the court

Harshini Ramaswamy
November 1, 2016

Girls’ volleyball: Falcons eye first-place finish in El Camino League

Kitty Huang and Harshini Ramaswamy
October 17, 2016
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A day in the life of guidance counselor Eileen Allen

Harshini Ramaswamy
October 13, 2016

Teachers transition back in from maternity leave

Harshini Ramaswamy and Jay Kim
October 13, 2016

PRO: Using entertainment platforms for political advocacy generates awareness

Harshini Ramaswamy
October 11, 2016

Girls’ volleyball: Falcons hope to soar in less competitive league

Kitty Huang and Harshini Ramaswamy
September 9, 2016
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Rally commission to hold five rallies this school year

Harshini Ramaswamy
September 8, 2016

Falcons travel abroad despite recent terrorist attacks

Elizabeth Lee and Harshini Ramaswamy
September 8, 2016

Unfriendly environments are created by just a few words

Harshini Ramaswamy
April 27, 2016

Students set to ‘Seas the Night’ at Senior Prom

Harshini Ramaswamy
April 26, 2016

April 22, 2016

Navin Tiwary and Harshini Ramaswamy
April 22, 2016

Girls’ lacrosse starts off league on a high note

Harshini Ramaswamy and Shazia Gupta
April 14, 2016

Q&A: Student stars reflect on fame

Caitlin Ju and Harshini Ramaswamy
March 24, 2016

Janitor John Sequeira retiring after a decade as beloved custodian

Harshini Ramaswamy and Fiona Sequeira
March 23, 2016

Girls’ basketball to begin CCS

Claire Chou and Harshini Ramaswamy
February 23, 2016

Girls’ lacrosse: Falcons using year to rebuild a new

Harshini Ramaswamy and Shazia Gupta
February 9, 2016

MAP speaker series highlights how media professionals achieve success

Harshini Ramaswamy
October 22, 2015

Teacher recounts biking adventures

Harshini Ramaswamy
October 19, 2015

Junior finds her niche in Crew

Harshini Ramaswamy and Navin Tiwary
September 22, 2015

Indian dance team resumes third season

Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy
September 17, 2015

BBQ and movie night kick off new school year

Olivia Lu and Harshini Ramaswamy
September 3, 2015
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