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The Holiday Wish Drive Christmas tree placed in front of the entrance of the main office.
Students and staff ensure Holiday Wish Drive ends in success
December 9, 2024
Lou speaks at a campaign fundraiser on June 9. At this event and throughout his campaign, he spoke to San Francisco voters about the importance of public safety and affordability to maintaining a family-oriented community.
Alumnus reflects on campaign for Congress following defeat
December 5, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Laws with Finley in their backyard.
English teacher training her puppy to one day be a therapy dog in schools
December 5, 2024
A photo of the car along Camino Rico shortly after the crash.
Accident shows potential dangers for cyclists
December 5, 2024
The“No climbing on roof” sign warns students near the library.
School has made efforts to crack down on students trying to climb onto campus roofs
December 3, 2024
From 1959 to present-day, the Falcon has transitioned from a black-and-white newspaper to a colored magazine and website.
Through the decades: How The Falcon transitioned to new technologies
December 10, 2024
Make sure to include these songs in your Christmas playlist.
Christmas songs for when Mariah Carey’s high notes become mind-numbing
December 10, 2024
“CHROMAKOPIA’s” grayscale cover depicts a masked Tyler with an outstretched hand, a departure from his previous album covers, many of which featured his face alongside distinctive colors.
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ shines a light on the untold stories of adulthood
December 10, 2024
California’s recently signed legislation AB 3216 is a follow up to AB 272 from 2019.
What the new state-wide cell phone mandate means for the district
December 8, 2024
Films such as Disney’s 2025 Snow White are redundant and unwanted by audiences.
Hollywood’s dilemma: politics, stereotypes or quality
December 7, 2024
Senior Anisa Taymuree learns her solo dance alongside her choreographer Karen Chien.
Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality
December 9, 2024
Wrestlers must adjust their diets according to their weight
Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight
December 5, 2024
The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA, with their first game occurring in May 2025.
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
December 4, 2024
Longtime fan Sameera Kapur at a San Jose Sharks game
Super fan supports Sharks despite hockey team’s cellar-dwelling ways
December 2, 2024
The cheer team poses for a photo together at the JAMZ competition on Nov. 9.
Cheer places 4th in first competition of the year and qualifies for nationals
November 29, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
The balance of the justice system has teetered due to the corruption.
The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice
December 5, 2024
AI can benefit and stimulate growth in many fields including economy, health care, and education.
Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future
December 5, 2024
Teachers who teach the same class but give different tests hurt students' ability to compete and succeed.
Lack of standardization among teachers creates unequal academic playing field
November 27, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
I feel jealous of Santa Claus because he gets to enjoy holiday treats from around the world on Christmas Eve.
I’m a lost Clause for holiday treats
December 10, 2024
Surrounded by peers pursuing STEM, I’ve noticed how other fields are not as valued in Saratoga.
Saratoga needs to stop pressuring pursuing STEM fields
December 10, 2024
A few of the bright red prairie sumac leaves against the sky.
My autumn hobby: ‘capturing’ the fall-ing leaves
December 10, 2024
The annual Christmas pickle tradition continues this year.
It’s not Christmas without finding the family gherkin
December 7, 2024
Macaulay Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ is undoubtedly the best holiday movie.
My top 10 Christmas movies of all time
December 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Jihau Yu

AMD finds passion in cards

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
May 30, 2016

Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius

Ami Nachiappan and Jihau Yu
May 19, 2016

Boys’ tennis starts off strong

Navin Tiwary and Jihau Yu
March 28, 2016

Rain shortens state tournament

Jenny Qian and Jihau Yu
March 11, 2016

Senior finds enjoyment in tutoring clarinet

Jihau Yu
November 10, 2015

Bellarmine beats tennis team in CCS semifinals

Kevin Chow and Jihau Yu
May 21, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse suffers defeats with inexperienced team

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
March 31, 2015

Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
March 27, 2015

Twins participate in bowl competitions

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
March 27, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse looks to rebuild

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
February 11, 2015

ASB holds jeans drive

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Boys’ basketball in position to win its league

Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

March Madness tournament comes to SHS

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Soccer players who prefer outside clubs over school teams seek high levels of competition

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
December 5, 2014

Football players make transition to basketball

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
December 4, 2014

Falcons’ season comes to an end with CCS loss to Pioneer

Jihau Yu
December 2, 2014

Freshman swings her way onto golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Jihau Yu
November 13, 2014

Falcons in a win-or-go home game against Palo Alto

Jihau Yu
November 12, 2014

Senior finds hunting a relaxing pastime

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
November 12, 2014

Senior soars to new heights with model airplane obsession

Helen Chen and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2014

Clubs look to expand into local elementary and middle schools

Jihau Yu
October 22, 2014

Football team struggles to produce points

Jihau Yu
September 22, 2014

PTSO organizes college workshop

Jihau Yu
September 17, 2014

Living in the Netherlands exposes student to new culture

Aditya Chaudhry and Jihau Yu
September 16, 2014

Boys’ tennis falls short of CCS championship

Jihau Yu
May 24, 2014

Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
May 23, 2014

Tennis team advances in CCS

Jihau Yu
May 14, 2014

Students participate in annual blood drive to help the community

Shreya Tumu and Jihau Yu
May 7, 2014

Tennis star’s path to Princeton

Anant Rajeev and Jihau Yu
May 1, 2014

Boys’ tennis to contend for CCS title

Jihau Yu
May 1, 2014

FBLA competition yields good results

Jihau Yu and Tiffany Zheng
April 15, 2014

School spends $8,000 on new murals

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
April 2, 2014

Boys’ tennis continue its undefeated season

Jihau Yu
April 2, 2014

Soccer teams participate in sportsmanship seminar

Minu Palaniappan and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

Boys’ tennis aims to contend for CCS title

Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

Staff members caution against too much senioritis

Becky Hoag and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014

WISTEM Club provides informational activities for girls interested in STEM

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu
December 11, 2013

‘Green Knights of Saratoga High’ host summit

Tiffany Zheng and Jihau Yu
December 11, 2013

After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2013

Presenters raise awareness about crisis in North Korea

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2013

Spanish 6 AP: a rigorous, albeit one course with only five students

Anant Rajeev and Jihau Yu
September 19, 2013
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