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The chosen layout (out of two) plans for the installation of panels in the front parking lots.
Board of trustees approves solar energy system contract
November 22, 2024
Band volunteer parents Beryl Liu and Dongni Chen set up the band room for cookie dough distribution on Nov. 15.
Annual Music Booster cookie dough fundraiser clears hurdles and sets sales records
November 22, 2024
Senior Aria Zhang and sophomore Sophie Poon (bottom right) perform in their SSAA ensemble among other talented students from other schools
Nine students qualify for the Coastal Regional Honor Choir
November 21, 2024
One of the school’s top-of-the-line AEDs
School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
With a love for the warm weather in San Diego, Coghlan commits to UCSD and plans to major in molecular and cell biology.
Coghlan commits to Division I rowing at UC San Diego
November 21, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
Shakespeare’s place in English Curriculums is indisputable
Shakespeare, though challenging, remains an essential component of English curriculum
November 22, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Kelly Liu

Art teacher’s remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Sexist attitudes result from both societal pressure, family upbringing

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Athletes accept smack-talking as a part of playing sports

Kelly Liu
February 2, 2013
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Art teacher Steve McCue remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
January 21, 2013
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Expect to cry, laugh, wonder: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

Kelly Liu
December 7, 2012
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Sophomore’s passing stuns and saddens community

Edward Dong and Kelly Liu
September 24, 2012

Students embrace meme mania on Facebook

Kelly Liu and Karen Sung
March 10, 2012
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The sound of silence

Kelly Liu
January 17, 2012

Torrens takes APUSH students to San Francisco walking tour

Kelly Liu
January 12, 2012
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New student noted for stellar photography

Kelly Liu and Grace Ma
November 13, 2011

Juniors pave a successful yellow brick road toward a cleaner Homecoming

Kelly Liu
October 16, 2011

Juniors pave a successful yellow brick road toward a cleaner Homecoming

Kelly Liu
October 6, 2011

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar
September 9, 2011

Retweet this: Oxford’s new addition of words are outlandish

Kelly Liu
September 9, 2011

Mavericks owner too harsh about lack of real online journalism

Kelly Liu
May 24, 2011

Vaccination required for students by state law

Kelly Liu
May 14, 2011

Class offerings predicted to remain the same for next year

Kelly Liu
April 27, 2011

Class offerings predicted to remain the same for next year

Kelly Liu
April 27, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

UCLA girl should not be punished for racist remarks

Kelly Liu and Allison Toh
April 6, 2011

Poll concludes a ‘yes’ from students to have AP tests and finals close together

Kelly Liu
March 30, 2011

A scope on the education system: An ideal curriculum for students

Paul Jung and Kelly Liu
March 23, 2011

The methods of avoiding traffic demand a proper solution

Kelly Liu
March 1, 2011

Girls’ swimming: Bright goals even with small numbers

Kelly Liu and Ashwini Velchamy
February 23, 2011

Tasers can be the solution, but with caution

Kelly Liu
February 15, 2011

E-learning does not trump real learning

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
February 10, 2011

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

Hidden rooms on campus: the science hallway and the boiler room

Kelly Liu
January 12, 2011

Winter Guard and Percussion seasons kick off with adjustments

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
December 20, 2010

Organization, hard work key to textbook room’s success

Will Edman and Kelly Liu
December 7, 2010

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010
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Deathly Hallows anticipated to top all previous movies

Kelly Liu
November 7, 2010

HC rules need another look

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
November 6, 2010

What you’re missing… The College and Career Center

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
November 3, 2010

How it feels to be preggo

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
October 4, 2010
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Learning challenges for foreign students

Kelly Liu
September 26, 2010

Pakistan deserves aid from UN

Kelly Liu and Apeksha Sharma
September 25, 2010
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