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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

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Lauren Louie

Common Roots aims to improve its school presence

Miles Albert and Lauren Louie
March 12, 2015

Nationally ranked freshman crucial to badminton team

Lauren Louie
March 9, 2015

Event to Stop Hunger Now a success

Lauren Louie
March 5, 2015

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

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

Parents should not help students with college applications

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Tuition hikes dooming and deterring students

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Freaking out in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

College presentations prove ineffective

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

Purple Sparkly Candy Apples

Lauren Louie
October 16, 2014

Rejected by ‘dream college,’ 2014 graduate lands in better spot

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

Bucket half full or half empty?

Anant Rajeev and Lauren Louie
September 5, 2014

Levi’s Stadium’s facilities are an upgrade on outdated Candlestick Park

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
September 4, 2014
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Badminton team struggles

Lauren Louie
May 5, 2014

Prom askings more eventful than prom

Lauren Louie
May 1, 2014

Disney capitalizes on the opportunities within YouTube

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
April 30, 2014

Senior has achieved lofty heights in badminton career

Lauren Louie and Candice Zheng
March 9, 2014

How based on a true story does a true story have to be?’

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
November 13, 2013

Brothers by chance, life changers by choice

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
October 28, 2013

Members of baseball team volunteer at Giants’ game

Lauren Louie
October 10, 2013

Homecoming themes stray from the norm

Lauren Louie
September 10, 2013

Our generation: Where the good TV shows were at

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
August 31, 2013

Sequels and Prequels: Pixar edition

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
May 19, 2013

Unnecessary roughness in sports makes a difference

Sudeep Raj and Lauren Louie
February 4, 2013

Curse-ive: archaic writing form unnecessary

David Sparkman and Lauren Louie
December 16, 2012

Definition of a party game

Jay Mulye, Arman Vaziri, and Lauren Louie
December 7, 2012

The new age of gaming

Jane Park and Lauren Louie
December 7, 2012

Girls’ XC: Sophomores compete despite injuries

Carolyn Sun and Lauren Louie
October 29, 2012

Life tips: Bread can salvage dry cookies!

Amy Lin and Lauren Louie
October 27, 2012

Unique humor and stories helps students learn

Lauren Louie
September 30, 2012

Girls’ Cross Country: Takahashi’s sunny personality shines on the team

Lauren Louie and Carolyn Sun
September 30, 2012

Girls’ XC: “acorn,” the secret warning

Lauren Louie and Carolyn Sun
September 28, 2012
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