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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 Maya Prasad

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September 20, 2016

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Maya Prasad and Roland Shen
January 25, 2016

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Jenny Qian and Maya Prasad
November 15, 2015

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Maya Prasad
October 7, 2015

Senior reflects on singing journey through solo recital in McAfee

Maya Prasad
September 5, 2015

Junior spends summer immersed in musical environment

Maya Prasad and Katherine Zhou
September 2, 2015

Ong, Raj win 2nd place in parliamentary debate at state tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
April 23, 2015

Sophomores defeat opponents with last-minute pranks

Maya Prasad and Jenny Qian
April 20, 2015

Spring Fling aims for more participation

Maya Prasad
March 11, 2015

Season nears end with the state qualifying tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 11, 2015

Lou hosts History Bowl and Olympiad at SHS

Kevin Chow and Maya Prasad
March 6, 2015

Junior spreads awareness for children with cleft lips

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
March 4, 2015

Strugs with bugs

Maya Prasad
February 24, 2015

Bombay in the Bay gets ready to put on its latest show

Jade Bisht and Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

Speech and debate team successful at MLK Invitational

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
January 22, 2015

Magic lies in the powers of the pencil

Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

The odds were in the favor of ‘Mockingjay Part 1’

Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

Fraternities: a college’s nightmare

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
January 21, 2015

Arrested development: Junior graduates from police academy

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
January 20, 2015

Charlie Hebdo attack a testament to importance of free press

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
January 20, 2015

Sleep is just a beautiful dream

Maya Prasad
December 8, 2014

Speech and debate starts off on a good note

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
November 20, 2014

Era of rock returns once again as sophomores start their new band

Maya Prasad
November 13, 2014

iPhone 6: technological heaven

Maya Prasad
October 9, 2014

U.S. should negotiate with terrorists

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Captain America battles a bush

Maya Prasad
October 2, 2014

What it’s like to be Aya-mese twins

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
September 28, 2014

Speech and debate faces more changes

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
September 4, 2014

‘The Giver’ doesn’t give viewers much

Maya Prasad
September 2, 2014
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