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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
All content by Jackie Gu

Staff Ed: New P.E. policy benefits none, upsets all

Jackie Gu, Paul Jung, and Michael Lee
October 17, 2012
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An open letter to the guy who stole my Obama-Biden bumper sticker

Jackie Gu
September 19, 2012

Middle school mathletes collaborate with high school

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
January 13, 2012
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Sophomore hones math skills

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
November 29, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Key loss stops CCS dreams

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
November 14, 2011
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Much ado about spoons; administration alters original ban on ‘assassin’ games on campus

Jackie Gu and Samuel Liu
November 13, 2011

Boys’ Water Polo: Team defeats rivals Wilcox and Lynbrook

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 27, 2011

Kucer utilizes classroom walls as memory board

Jackie Gu
October 25, 2011

Steven Cho: sophomore phenom

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 14, 2011

Female mathletes compete in annual Math Prize contest

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 9, 2011

Falcon Focus: Senior pursues Indian Carnatic music

Jackie Gu and Vivien Lu
October 3, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming for inappropriate jokes

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Results arouse bittersweet feelings

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 29, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Team dominates Watsonville tournament

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 17, 2011
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Final Harry Potter a memorable experience

Jackie Gu
September 13, 2011

New year yields drastic changes for math club

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 9, 2011

Boys’ Water Polo Preview

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 9, 2011

Final Potter installment an experience to remember

Jackie Gu
September 4, 2011

Teaching to the test detrimental to the education system

Jackie Gu
June 6, 2011

English department undergoes changes, hires veteran teacher

Jackie Gu and Evaline Ju
May 27, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011

Academic disparity between LG and SHS a cause of stereotype

Jackie Gu
March 31, 2011

Summer science programs open doors for ambitious students

Jackie Gu and Michael Lee
March 20, 2011

Why students should walk around in ponchos all day

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
March 20, 2011

Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year

Jackie Gu and Karen Yang
January 31, 2011

What’s cooking in the life of a chef?

Jackie Gu
January 31, 2011
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Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success

Jackie Gu
December 10, 2010

Online resources both blessing and curse

Jackie Gu
December 8, 2010

This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View

Jackie Gu
December 1, 2010

Potter holds the portkey to our hearts

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
November 3, 2010
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Maybe ‘happily ever after’ not such a stretch after all

Jackie Gu
October 22, 2010
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Falcon tips: How to be goth

Jackie Gu
October 19, 2010
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How to be a hipster

Jackie Gu
October 15, 2010
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School technician helps to make new gardening club fruitful

Jackie Gu
October 15, 2010

Got questions? Senior will answer

Jackie Gu
September 22, 2010

Legalizing prostitution not right by any means

Jackie Gu
September 16, 2010
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