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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 Jackson Green

Two new classes proposed for next year

Jackson Green
April 2, 2020

Lip Dub to be earlier this year

Jackson Green and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

Top Ten Ways to Spend your Summer

Jackson Green and Isaac Le
May 23, 2019
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FRC and FTC robotics teams clash with world’s best in Houston

Jackson Green and Rohan Kumar
April 28, 2019
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Robotics: Cuttlefish swim into World Championships

Jackson Green
March 26, 2019

Robotics reaches out through library event

Jackson Green
January 30, 2019
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Crossword Solution 11/30/2018

Jackson Green
November 27, 2018

100-WORD RANTS: People who use their friends to cut the line at the Cafeteria

Jackson Green
November 26, 2018

Reporter tries Fortnite, gets transported to alternate universe

Jackson Green
November 14, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Upper field closed during lunch after littering warnings ignored

Andrew Li and Alan Zu
November 14, 2018

When students drop classes, it can lead to large classes, challenges for teachers

Jackson Green and Marisa Kingsley
October 15, 2018

Class of 2019 National Merit Semifinalists revealed

Jackson Green
September 14, 2018

100 Word Rants: June 1 Edition

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

Original content makes YouTube Red worth cost

Jackson Green and Patrick Li
May 23, 2018
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World Cafe attempts to tackle school-wide problems

Selena Liu and Jackson Green
April 4, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: State testing is a pain, but it’s also important for students and the school

Daniel Bessonov
March 29, 2018
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More security cameras installed to decrease illegal activities

Chelsea Leung and Jackson Green
April 3, 2018

Downturn in parental donations continues to hurt athletics program

Jackson Green and Muthu Palaniappan
April 1, 2018

Boys’ soccer: Falcons secure CCS position after key win against Lynbrook

Jackson Green and Jeffrey Xu
February 13, 2018

Why we teach: How four teachers found their way into the profession

Jackson Green and Jeffrey Xu
February 9, 2018

After losing star player, team looks forward to gaining preseason advantage

Jackson Green and Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
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Photo or Graphic for: Superscoring benefits colleges, not exemplary students

Alex Wang and Mathew Luo
October 25, 2017

ASB moves meetings to fifth period

Jackson Green and Chelsea Leung
October 30, 2017

‘Escape The Room’: a guide to failing a puzzle

Jackson Green
October 27, 2017

Class of 2018 boasts record-breaking number of National Merit semifinalists

Jackson Green
September 16, 2017

Solar panels would be a huge benefit to the school

Jackson Green
September 14, 2017
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