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During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Panian enjoys a weekly outing with his learners.
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
The inside of the Palace is equipped with a kitchen, plenty of desks, a paper cutting machine and a massive bookshelf — much cozier than it appears from the outside.
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
In May of 2022, baseball player Samanyu Ram stands on Saratoga’s home field after a CCS win against St. Thomas More.
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
September 19, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Junior Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Michelle Wan
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Michelle Wan
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Hidden gems: exploring underrated indie artists you need to know

Michelle Wan
June 5, 2023
Some migraine-inducing math concepts shouldn’t exist — or simply just calculus as a whole.

With or without calculus, your future can still be bright

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
June 2, 2023
Falcon families come together at the SHS Parents Holiday HAPPY HOUR event hosted by PTSO on Dec. 11th.

PTSO, seeing slump in donations, urges parents to support students, staff

Jonny Luo and Michelle Wan
March 30, 2023
Listening to music is euphoric.

Life works better when accompanied by music

Michelle Wan
March 28, 2023
Disclaimer! Drive safely when leaving campus—better safe than making school on time!

Ideal off-campus lunch locations to eat during school

Michelle Wan
March 15, 2023
AMD seniors rehearse their finale dance in preparation for the show.

Bombay in the Bay practices ramp up

Anirudh Iyer and Michelle Wan
January 31, 2023
Saratoga Dancers strike a pose during their pom routine.

Dance team prepares for the bright lights of competition season

Michelle Wan
January 26, 2023
Should hooking up be considered a norm in our developing generations?

Hook-up culture promotes unhealthy morals for younger generations

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
January 24, 2023
My 2022 Spotify Wrapped.

Spotify Wrapped: exposing my Taylor Swift addiction

Michelle Wan
December 17, 2022
Students dance together in the small space provided.

Rainstorm results in underwhelming Winter Formal

Michelle Wan and Parav Manney
December 16, 2022
Dream’s explosion on social media for simply uncovering his face.

Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame

Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou
December 6, 2022
What is considered to be socially acceptable throughout the years?

Dress code dilemmas: testing the limits

Michelle Wan
December 6, 2022
Anzalone subs for an APUSH class while Morelle is on leave.

Photo or Graphic for: History teacher takes maternity leave until second semester

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
November 17, 2022
Just a casual day in the Toga parking lot.

A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette

Michelle Wan
November 16, 2022
A compilation of some of our favorite BeReal’s

New photo app BeReal sparks transparency among teenagers

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
September 22, 2022
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