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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 Lillian Chen
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Student explores Republican beliefs through political campaigns

Lillian Chen and Nikil Ramanathan
April 1, 2012

Passionate dancers bring dance club to life

Lillian Chen
March 15, 2012

The gender gap: what it’s like to be the minority

Lillian Chen and Samuel Liu
March 14, 2012

YouTube offers outlet for students

Lillian Chen and Anushree Dugar
January 18, 2012

Drama preps ‘South Pacific’ with Thermond substituting and planning ITS trip

Lillian Chen
January 13, 2012

CCC volunteers work to help the woes of students

Lillian Chen
November 17, 2011

Drama hosts fun events and prepares for spring musical

Lillian Chen
November 9, 2011
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Students debut fall play ‘Tartuffe’

Lillian Chen
October 20, 2011

Drama works hard on fall play while hosting murder mystery fundraiser and deciding on spring musical

Lillian Chen
October 14, 2011

Can you….pay for your food with pennies?

Lillian Chen and Amy Jan
October 6, 2011

Senior starts own T-shirt line

Lillian Chen
September 9, 2011

Little Theater to be renamed as drama department welcomes new teacher, prepares for fall play “Tartuffe”

Lillian Chen
September 9, 2011

Tseng pursues life as an artist

Lillian Chen
September 2, 2011

Clubs fundraise for Japan around school

Lillian Chen
June 6, 2011

Saratoga alumni reunite after decades

Lillian Chen
April 26, 2011

Saratoga alumni reunite after decades

Lillian Chen
April 26, 2011

Saratoga students attend national choir conference

Lillian Chen and Olivia Chock
April 26, 2011

Buildings and grounds commission plans to paint mural

Aanchal Mohan and Lillian Chen
March 2, 2011
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Badminton: Aiming for higher rank this season

Lillian Chen
March 2, 2011

English classes explore novel through motif fair

Lillian Chen and Denise Lin
January 6, 2011

Even teachers can be inspired

Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo
January 3, 2011
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Photo or Graphic for: Falcons to take on Matadors for CCS title

Evaline Ju
November 16, 2010
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Students utilize new Facebook group chat to their advantage

Lillian Chen and Allison Toh
November 3, 2010

Students finally getting a real winter break?

Lillian Chen and Nandini Ruparel
October 4, 2010

Spending Summer at Colleges

Lillian Chen
September 29, 2010

Sports apparel boosts team spirit

Lillian Chen
September 27, 2010

Students tame the Wild Wild West

Lillian Chen and Jenny Zhang
April 23, 2010

Badminton: Early in season, team put to test

Lillian Chen and Kevin Mu
April 5, 2010

Alumni offer perspectives on their college experiences

Lillian Chen and Girish Swaminath
April 5, 2010

Senior class holds drawing that gives away Macbooks and iPods as fundraiser

Lillian Chen
March 31, 2010

Artist of the Issue: Cody Cai

Lillian Chen
March 26, 2010

Cart Creations spice up lunch menu

Lillian Chen and Saniha Shankar
February 22, 2010
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Second-year MAP electives further program’s growth

Lillian Chen and Jenny Zhang
February 2, 2010

ESL teacher connects with students

Lillian Chen
February 2, 2010

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a.. spoon?

Lillian Chen
December 10, 2009
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New club DECA gets down to business

Lillian Chen
December 10, 2009

Two students expand their horizons at CCOC

Olivia Chock and Lillian Chen
October 16, 2009

French 1 reoffered, Japanese 1 put on the back burner

Lillian Chen and Girish Swaminath
September 9, 2009

Students need to be allowed to learn math at a slower pace

Alex Ju and Lillian Chen
September 9, 2009
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