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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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JAZZCABSHS

Annual Jazz Cab a successful night of music, food and friends

Kevin Chow and Sanjana Melkote
March 15, 2017

Music building on track to be completed in August

Kevin Chow and David Fan
January 30, 2017

Senior Siemens finalist researches dental stem cells

Kevin Chow and David Fan
November 20, 2016

Too rich for FAFSA? Still apply.

Kevin Chow and David Fan
November 14, 2016

If Jill Stein overthrew the monarchy: a look at rule by Green Party

Kevin Chow
October 11, 2016

Why we should think like conservatives

Kevin Chow
October 11, 2016

Please don’t say I’m ‘microaggressive’

Kevin Chow
September 2, 2016

Why we speak up

Kevin Chow and Eileen Toh
May 26, 2016

The role of the petition: The effort that brought back Sadies

Kevin Chow and Amith Galivanche
March 15, 2016

Dear juniors, the PSAT might be underwhelming

Kevin Chow
October 14, 2015

Parking is not an administrative problem

Kevin Chow
September 9, 2015

100 Word Rants

Kevin Chow and Shreya Tumu
September 4, 2015

Measure E construction begins in a noticeable way

Kevin Chow and Jason Zhao
September 1, 2015

Bellarmine beats tennis team in CCS semifinals

Kevin Chow and Jihau Yu
May 21, 2015

Administrators say TPing prank fails to value those who have to clean up the mess

Kevin Chow
May 14, 2015

History Bowl team wins national championship

Kevin Chow
April 28, 2015

League champion tennis team aims for CCS victories

Kevin Chow and Eric Sze
April 27, 2015

The hidden beauty of a neon-blue wig

Kevin Chow
April 22, 2015

Lou hosts History Bowl and Olympiad at SHS

Kevin Chow and Maya Prasad
March 6, 2015

Students not enrolled in SHS AP Chinese course should be able to take AP test on campus

Kevin Chow and Caitlin Ju
March 5, 2015

Two different successes, two different seniors: Was it worth it?

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 4, 2015

Rape cases: focus should be shifted to preventative measures

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 4, 2015

No fear, all clear: Reporters ask teachers about hot-button issues

Kevin Chow, Lauren Louie, Melissa Magner, and Dorrie Tang
February 5, 2015

History Bowl competitors win tournament

Kevin Chow and Michelle Leung
January 27, 2015

Beneath the shadow of a Princetonian

Kevin Chow and Jenny Qian
January 20, 2015

Completed math mural result of many hours of work

Kevin Chow and Dorrie Tang
January 16, 2015

Co-recipient of Nobel Peace Prize youngest to ever win

Kevin Chow and Fiona Sequeira
November 28, 2014

History Bowl holds annual tryouts

Kevin Chow
October 16, 2014

Is Common Roots forgetting its roots?

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 14, 2014

Silicon Valley influences Saratoga’s academic environment

Kevin Chow and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Spanish teacher takes on additional job of activities director

Kevin Chow and Oksana Trifonova
August 31, 2014
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