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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 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
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
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 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
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 Kavya Patel
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.

From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together

Kavya Patel and Meher Bhatanagar
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.

Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep

Kavya Patel
May 29, 2024
Tallak about to perform for Bombay in the Bay whilst single, happy and peaceful.

Senior Mag 2024: Naina Tallak’s guide to escaping heartbreak

Kavya Patel
May 29, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.

Senior Mag 2024: From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together

Kavya Patel and Meher Bhatanagar
May 29, 2024
Leaving the school from the back of the senior parking lot is something I should never have to do.

Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! 

Kavya Patel
April 18, 2024
Aang, Katara and Sokka on their journey to the Northern Water Tribe to help defeat the Fire Nation.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action is rushed but overall saved by some stand-out castings

Kavya Patel
March 27, 2024
The SHS Grad Night website details the extensive itinerary planned for the evening.

Grad Night for Class of `24 features music, live entertainment and surprise events

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
February 13, 2024
The iconic logos of the top 3 kids shows of all time.

Top 10: non-animated kids TV shows

Kavya Patel
February 8, 2024

Gushing over celeb crushes: The holy trinity of dystopian movie men

Kavya Patel
February 8, 2024
Juniors Dance practices in the library.

Photo or Graphic for: Bombay in the Bay seniors prepare for final performance

Nika Svizhenko
February 3, 2024
Perry walking onto the Jennifer Hudson show to talk about his book, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”

Matthew Perry: the embodiment of elite humor and selflessness 

Kavya Patel
December 15, 2023
World reliance on technological devices has contributed to Congo genocide

World reliance on technological devices has contributed to Congo genocide

Kavya Patel
December 9, 2023
Garba attendees dance together in the large gym Sept. 30.

ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community 

Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel
October 21, 2023

Mountain View episode underscores need for independent student journalism

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
October 19, 2023
A blaring warning to eat Swedish Fish with caution. 

A series of unfortunate events: sophomore year trevails

Kavya Patel
September 24, 2023
Sophomore Barbara Vasilyeva and senior Ishan Joshi perform at the MAGIC concert on Aug. 27. 

Concert ‘MAGIC’ raises $30,000 for Maui fire victims and children in India

Jessica Li and Kavya Patel
September 24, 2023
There are multiple pathways to college other than going straight after high school.

As colleges acceptance rates continue to decline, more students should turn to options other than 4-year universities

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
May 31, 2023
The Bjorn Cast doing their final bows. 

Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts

Kavya Patel
May 24, 2023
Bui and her extended family celebrating Christmas.

Southeast Asians seek recognition among school’s Asian population

Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel
April 3, 2023
The countries Ms. Keys plans to travel to. 

English 11 Honors teacher granted leave of absence for ‘23-’24

Kavya Patel
April 1, 2023
MIT college logo; visit your college!

Top 10: most underrated senior trip ideas

Kavya Patel and Howard Shu
March 30, 2023
What I wished bees looked like.

I keep attracting bees — please make it stop

Kavya Patel
February 27, 2023
Senior boys practice for their All Male Dance. 

Bombay in the Bay returns in style without pandemic restrictions

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
February 10, 2023
Juniors Emily Ta and Josh Ta with their family and friends at the 49ers home playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 22. 

Students disappointed with another 49ers NFC Championship loss

Nikhil Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
February 9, 2023
Junior midfielder and striker Kate Oberhauser dribbles the ball between two Wilcox players on Dec. 6.

Girls’ soccer adjusts to moving up a division with small roster

Anika Kapasi and Kavya Patel
December 10, 2022
The process of mixing the brownie batter. 

The best baking guide to making brownies from scratch (kind of)

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
December 5, 2022
My family and I in our hotel in Cancun.

What a 6-year-old does in Mexico during Winter Break

Kavya Patel
December 4, 2022
Members of Saratoga High’s Tamasha meet on Oct. 16 to learn a partner dance, choreographed by Annika Muju and Ojas Somani.

Tamasha Bollywood dance team starts practices

Kavya Patel
November 8, 2022
Front entrance of Wildwood Park

Left alone at Wildwood Park, middle school me fell prey to my worst fears of being kidnapped

Kavya Patel
October 20, 2022
Students and parents learn Flash Mob dances at Garba.

Indian Cultural Awareness Club hosts first Garba at school

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
October 20, 2022
The dreaded front page of the SAT.

Preparing for the SAT: a case study in 2 summer experiences

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
September 24, 2022
Link leaders seniors Christina Chang and Miranda Yee, along with their group of ten freshmen, complete the “Cleanup Crew” scavenger hunt activity during freshman orientation on Aug. 17. 

Link Crew returns for another successful freshman orientation

Kavya Patel
September 24, 2022
Juniors Dhruv Nemani, Pearson Chung, Emily Ta, Nicita Raamkumar, Reva Gupta, Taylor Chu, Paul Hulme, Joshua Ta, Ashwin Chatterji and me (pictured left to right) at Levi’s Stadium before the concert.

Exhilarating, monumental and memorable: The Weeknd impresses first-time concert goer at Levi’s Stadium

Kavya Patel
September 24, 2022
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Drop Shah Rukh Khan for Rajnikanth: Give South Indian movies more hype

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
May 26, 2022
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
May 19, 2022
Sophomore boys gather together for a group picture after celebrating Holi.

Parent-organized Holi celebration makes a colorful return

Kavya Patel
May 16, 2022
 Sophomore choreographers Ameya Saund and Kavya Patel teach the partners dance.

Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later

Kavya Patel
May 15, 2022
The bandits' Instagram with a post of their mark on a Tesla

Buzzworthy: 2 ‘bandits’ employ controversial method to promote car washes

Kavya Patel and Daniel Wu
April 28, 2022
The practice room for the concert band at All State.

Musicians attend selective in-person All State program

Kavya Patel
April 28, 2022
Top 10 most embarrassing things that happen on vacation

Top 10 most embarrassing things that happen on vacation

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
March 31, 2022

English teachers foster classroom community through various forms of gift exchanges

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
February 4, 2022

Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
February 4, 2022
The perfect chocolate for Valentine’s Day: A chocolate heart

Ranking the most elite chocolates

Kavya Patel
January 30, 2022
Noor and her friend model traditional Pakistani dresses before attending a wedding.

Few in number, Pakistani American students deal with common misunderstandings

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
January 12, 2022

Netflix’s new hit show ‘Squid Game’ tackles economic inequality

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
December 17, 2021
The NSDA Campus competition room during the CFL 2 tournament on Dec. 5

Speech and debate tournaments continue to be held virtually despite return of in-person learning; competitions may change in January

Kavya Patel and Nidhi Mathihalli
December 10, 2021
‘No Time To Die:’ puzzling but enticing

‘No Time To Die:’ puzzling but enticing

Kavya Patel
December 10, 2021
After a long day, we like to come home and scream to songs in the shower

Exploring universal shower thoughts

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
November 29, 2021
A list of do’s and don'ts regarding one of the most popular social media apps for teens

Decoding the unwritten rules of Snapchat

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
November 2, 2021
Sophomore Lexi Cleland gets ready to shoot a goal during practice.

Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
October 22, 2021
All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

Nidhi Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
October 17, 2021
Twix: the queen of candy bars

Twix: the queen of candy bars

Kavya Patel
October 17, 2021
The Benefit Club posts their official retro theme reveal on Instagram

Benefit transitions back to an in-person show for 2022

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
October 7, 2021
Clubs readjust to an in-person setting

Clubs readjust to an in-person setting

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
October 7, 2021
 

New lead therapist hopes to destigmatize mental health issues

Kavya Patel
September 28, 2021
Megan Laws working during Tutorial

New English teacher strives for student-centered classroom

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
September 17, 2021
Girl’s team chatting and having fun during a quick break from practice

Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
September 10, 2021
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