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Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Marisa Kingsley
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Local bookstores stay afloat amid COVID-19 restrictions

Marisa Kingsley
March 10, 2021
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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
March 10, 2021
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2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast

Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley
February 21, 2021
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In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
January 13, 2021
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In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
November 2, 2020
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Six candidates make their case for 2 open city council seats

Marisa Kingsley
October 19, 2020
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My cat’s campaign for attention has left me at wit’s end

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2020
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Anti-Racism task force aims to promote more compassionate, conscientious school environment

Marisa Kingsley
September 18, 2020
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
September 1, 2020
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
August 29, 2020

Cast of ‘Freaky Friday’ continues to rehearse, memorialize the show

Marisa Kingsley
June 27, 2020
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After six years, English teach Susanna Ryan says goodbye to SHS as husband gets a new job in Alabama

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2020
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Community organizations play vital role in supporting local residents through shelter-in-place orders

Marisa Kingsley
April 28, 2020
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Bread-making is a valuable skill — and one I’m still learning

Marisa Kingsley
April 19, 2020

Not just another statistic: an examination of teen suicide

Marisa Kingsley and Andy Chen
March 9, 2020
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

2010s TV: How the rise in streaming services radically shaped the media landscape

Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
January 27, 2020
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley
November 22, 2019

How to escape your family like a pro

Marisa Kingsley
November 20, 2019

San Jose grassroots band raises awareness of plights of immigrants

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Senior’s style evolves from hand-me-downs and bolsters confidence

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Administration seeks to curb vaping through policy changes

Marisa Kingsley and Tiffany Wang
October 17, 2019

Seeing the bigger picture: AP Art History provides students with valuable analytical techniques

Marisa Kingsley
September 11, 2019

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Longtime English teacher set to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 28, 2019
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After three decades at SHS, English teacher Cathy Head preps to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2019
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

CASSY’s new home won’t deter use

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

Seniors continue to pursue artistic passions into college

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks audiences, but lacks emotional punch

Marisa Kingsley and Muthu Palaniappan
March 28, 2019

Dog days of summer: how a summer camp taught me more responsibility

Marisa Kingsley
March 27, 2019
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

Trump administration forces biological gender and ignores transgender identities

Marisa Kingsley
November 27, 2018
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Thermond Drama Center, named after impactful parent, continues to nourish student growth

Marisa Kingsley and Elaine Toh
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

Girls’ cross country takes on hilly Crystal Springs

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

When students drop classes, it can lead to large classes, challenges for teachers

Jackson Green and Marisa Kingsley
October 15, 2018

Rapper overdoses shed light on drug problems in music industry

Marisa Kingsley
October 12, 2018

New DJ headlines Back to School dance

Marisa Kingsley
September 17, 2018

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
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