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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Kaitlyn Wang

Minority writers need not avoid ‘stereotypical’ topics

Kaitlyn Wang

Acclaimed expert warns against dangers of overparenting in McAfee talk

Kaitlyn Wang

Montalvo resident artist explores meaning of home

Kaitlyn Wang

Beth Lisick: New York Times-bestselling author, actress and banana

Kaitlyn Wang

Stunt doubles deserve more recognition

Kaitlyn Wang
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Tacos for Paradise brings Saratoga, Los Gatos together to support Camp Fire victims

Kaitlyn Wang and Phoebe Wang

Hydration stations reduce plastic water bottle use

Kaylene Morrison and Kaitlyn Wang

Arts and culture clubs draw fewer members but reflect genuine interest

Kaitlyn Wang

Administration emphasizes old and new safety measures

Edwin Chen and Kaitlyn Wang

Pro: Print textbooks provide advantages online textbooks lack

Kaitlyn Wang

Green Team digs deep to put on an engaging Earth Week

Kaitlyn Wang and Jayne Zhou

A writer’s lesson: Social anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of

Kaitlyn Wang

Parents’ and students’ perceptions of millennial music clash

Kevin Sze and Kaitlyn Wang

A daily Pledge of Allegiance should not be required

Kaitlyn Wang

Annual Soundings magazine provides platform for student artists and writers

Kaitlyn Wang

Senior plans to pursue graphic design at UCLA

Kevin Sze and Kaitlyn Wang

FBLA to send four members to nationals

Shreya Katkere and Kaitlyn Wang

Maintenance crew and Environmental Club address littering problems on campus

Chelsea Leung and Kaitlyn Wang

FBLA prepares for states

Shreya Katkere and Kaitlyn Wang

Students reflect on experiences with stuttering

Karen Chow and Kaitlyn Wang

What so proudly we (might not) hail: A lack of pride in America is acceptable

Kaitlyn Wang

Perfect Pals Club unites students

Shreya Katkere and Kaitlyn Wang
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Teacher finds joy in oil painting

Kaitlyn Wang

Agriculture and Environmental clubs seek to improve campus

Chelsea Leung and Kaitlyn Wang

An older sister’s lesson: Self-love matters most

Kaitlyn Wang

Racial double standards distort perspectives on athletes

Kaitlyn Wang

Senior expresses passion for Chinese Club

Shreya Katkere and Kaitlyn Wang
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Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: With water bottles, reusing trumps recycling

Jeffrey Xu

Maintenance staff works to keep trees, plants healthy and also beautify neglected areas

Karen Chow and Kaitlyn Wang

New clubs provide unique opportunities for students to explore their interests

Shreya Katkere and Kaitlyn Wang

African Americans address cultural labels

Kaitlyn Wang and Jeffrey Xu

Juniors volunteer at East Palo Alto YMCA

Patrick Li and Kaitlyn Wang

Complacency undermines support for Asian artists

Kaitlyn Wang

Back to the past: Comparing the ‘70s and ‘80s to now

Kaitlyn Wang
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