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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Justine Huang

Casting an election opinion

Justine Huang
April 2, 2012

Badminton: Experienced team allows for successful beginnings

Justine Huang
March 29, 2012

An education on education: students give opinions on the pitfalls of the school system

Justine Huang
March 28, 2012

Return of the spoons: Orchestra renews game of Assassin

Justine Huang
March 28, 2012

Badminton coach seeks to unify team

Justine Huang
February 10, 2012

Prestigious college band visits campus

Justine Huang and Joanna Lee
February 9, 2012

Seniors portraits taken in different studio

Justine Huang
September 22, 2011

Track season ends with varsity girls’ success

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
June 12, 2011

A blast from the past: Prom asking evokes 1999 romantic comedy

Justine Huang
May 30, 2011

Summer school meant for make-ups

Justine Huang
May 28, 2011

Volunteers give back at the local level

Justine Huang
May 26, 2011

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

History Day qualifiers move on to state

Justine Huang
April 5, 2011

Saratoga saxophones participate in study

Justine Huang
April 1, 2011
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Red Cross Club raises funds for Japan

Justine Huang
April 1, 2011

A different kind of ‘Big Brother’

Justine Huang
March 14, 2011
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Track: Athletes are on the right track

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
March 7, 2011

Reporter takes a peek into firefighters’ demanding jobs

Justine Huang
January 31, 2011

It’s 2010 and there are still no flying cars: The effects of advances in technology

Justine Huang and Dylan Jew
December 10, 2010

Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012

Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran
December 8, 2010

Marching band rained out in finals

Justine Huang and Anshu Siripurapu
December 7, 2010

Rain contributes to band’s struggles in Gilroy competition

Anshu Siripurapu and Justine Huang
October 27, 2010

Music department tries new fundraisers to support trip to Carnegie Hall

Anshu Siripurarpu and Justine Huang
October 22, 2010

Unicorns and Monkeys and Guitars, oh my!

Justine Huang
September 23, 2010
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