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Students enter the 2024 formal venue at Gilroy Gardens on Dec. 7
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 13, 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
One of the cards donated.
Showing kindness through art
December 13, 2024
Peer tutoring in action, sharing knowledge and solving problems together.
Falcon Family Peer Tutoring: Empowering students through peer support
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
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
Junior Akash Gupta doing drills in practice.
Season preview: Boys’ soccer team looks to rebound with improving talent and skills
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

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All content by Jex Sammael Popov
Inspired by the beautiful set design

The costuming of ‘Radium Girls’ let the characters shine

Jex Sammael Popov
December 13, 2024
Rae’s new genre style of indie music shows a new side of her artistry, helping her music artist career gain significant popularity.

Photo or Graphic for: My guilty pleasure: Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
For visual reference.

Top 10: School hallways

Jex Sammael Popov
October 24, 2024
The tension of banning TikTok in the U.S. rises again since Trump’s last attempt four years ago.

Photo or Graphic for: Despite politicians’ actions to ban TikTok, eradicating would come with costs

Zack Zhang
May 15, 2024
This rendering is based on a Siouxie and the Banshees album cover.

The ‘us v.s them’ mentality takes the fun out of fashion

Jex Sammael Popov
May 9, 2024
My contagious coughs irritated my tablemate and made it hard to focus on my test. 

Photo or Graphic for: Adventures in AP Testing

May 3, 2024
LGSUHSD are discussing with the The District Teachers Association about policy negotiations.

Photo or Graphic for: Teachers and district officials negotiating contract for next year

Nicole Lee
March 16, 2024
AP tests: a nightmare for all, a blessing for none.

Photo or Graphic for: AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: New math class announced for next year

Alan Cai
March 14, 2024
The addicting factors of social media affects millions of teens in America.

Photo or Graphic for: Please, take a break from social media

Bill Huang
March 11, 2024
The poison is starting to take hold…

Artists wage techno-chemical warfare against AI — and let’s all support them

Jex Sammael Popov
March 7, 2024
 A.K.A how to NOT let depression bulldoze you!

Mental health at Saratoga High — a guide to staying sane

Jex Sammael Popov
March 7, 2024
I used to think the sky flying scenes were so dreamy as a kid.

There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake

Jex Sammael Popov
February 17, 2024
Time is slipping away…

I would like to relive a day in the future

Jex Sammael Popov
February 3, 2024
The legends together in Thomson’s classroom.

Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship

Jex Sammael Popov
January 25, 2024
Trans people belong in sports.

Stigmas and stereotypes undermine trans athletes’ efforts at inclusion 

Jex Sammael Popov
January 16, 2024
“...Until all I could think about is neon green, pastel yellow, pink and eye-splitting cyan.”

Photo or Graphic for: Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
Goth boy’s first ever pumpkin spice latte.

Photo or Graphic for: The pumpkin spice latte doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
RIP air mattress — you will be missed.

Photo or Graphic for: An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell

Jex Popov
October 1, 2023
A student bears the brunt of an A.C. system set far too close to their face.

100-word rant: Classroom temperatures do not represent me or the majority of other students

Jex Sammael Popov
September 7, 2023
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