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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
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 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 runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Jessica Wang

‘I can’t afford to live where I teach’: Teachers discuss the rising cost of living in the Bay Area

Manasi Garg and Jessica Wang
March 31, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: Swimmer competes in 1971 U.S.S.R. International Invitational

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
March 21, 2020

The school’s first 60 years: 2008 Sounding Publication

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
January 28, 2020

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
January 27, 2020
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley
November 22, 2019

Fan culture can affect artist’s reputations, lives

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
November 21, 2019

The school’s first 60 years: Band and Guard march in 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
November 20, 2019

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Rocketry team attends nationals for the first time

Jessica Wang
May 28, 2019
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

Third SHS Lip Dub confirmed

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
March 26, 2019

Standardized tests do not define students

Jessica Wang
March 14, 2019

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang
January 31, 2019
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

It’s OK to love your feet and spend money on heels

Jessica Wang
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
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Veteran Spanish teacher settles in for first year at SHS

Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

Teacher and student compare American culture and other cultures

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

English 11 Honors prerequisite to include summer reading

Kevin Sze and Jessica Wang
May 30, 2018

Spring musical to premiere at end of April

Jessica Wang
April 1, 2018

Senior wins Mr. Saratoga pageant

Jessica Wang and Jayne Zhou
March 1, 2018

‘Poppins’ to land on McAfee stage this spring

Jessica Wang
February 9, 2018

‘Nutcracker’ remains important tradition for ballerinas

Jessica Wang
December 9, 2017
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New PA system presents unexpected challenges

Jessica Wang and Michael Zhang
November 6, 2017

2 seniors begin preparations for student productions

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 27, 2017

Students disagree on the effectiveness of napping

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 25, 2017
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Fall play premiers in mid-November

Jessica Wang
October 19, 2017
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Sweatpants shopping leads to revelations about fashion evolution

Jessica Wang
October 3, 2017

Fall play to be ‘You Can’t Take It with You’

Jessica Wang
September 18, 2017
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