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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 Minsui Tang

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang
August 30, 2023
The 000-wing women’s bathroom in all its glory.

Photo or Graphic for: School bathrooms: too often a trying experience

Sarah Zhou
May 10, 2023
We have also mastered the eyebrow raise that is a must to accompany the side eye.

Top 10: bombastic side-eye moments

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
April 27, 2023
The three stages of relationship: the talking stage, the situationship and finally the relationship.

Photo or Graphic for: The perfect dating advice from a relationship ‘expert’

Anika Kapasi
March 24, 2023
Ken looks girlypop and Barbie looks like she’s plotting his murder.

‘Barbie’ movie trailer proves to be both disappointing and depressing

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 24, 2023
Every five minutes, there is a scene exactly like this one.

‘Where Are We Going, Dad’ was a banger in 2013, but not now

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 22, 2023
Holiday Pajama Day was good, but we’re still waiting for it to be great.

Top 10: worst spirit day themes

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 16, 2023
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Photo or Graphic for: The Academy is out of excuses for the 95th Oscars

Shaan Sridhar
March 10, 2023
You can’t change the minds of the school’s most prolific journalists (looks directly at P3)

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: worst (real) takes heard in the Journalism room

Sarah Thomas
March 1, 2023
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Cashless future’ carries negative implications

Sarah Thomas
February 15, 2023
The Dance Team practices their turns during practice on Oct. 18.

Dance team adjusts practice schedules to prepare for upcoming competitions

Minsui Tang
December 18, 2022
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
December 14, 2022
On Sept. 23, senior Risha Desai and others performed the Bollywood dance during the senior Homecoming Quad Day.

Senior hopes to influence community with enthusiasm for dance

Minsui Tang
October 31, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Fog is confusing

Sam Bai
October 26, 2022
Students can expect nothing more than a generic response from college representatives that they had to compete for space to attend. 

College visits don’t live up to expectations

Atrey Desai and Minsui Tang
October 20, 2022
The dance team stands in their beginning position on Sept. 19 as they wait to begin performing at the first rally of the school year.

Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances

Minsui Tang
September 25, 2022
The Clipper mobile app allows users to search for nearby transportations.

VTA introduces new Clipper mobile app to increase transportation accessibility

Minsui Tang
September 21, 2022
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Photo or Graphic for: Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
May 19, 2022
 In September, Chiu finished a chalk piece inspired by claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces.

Senior explores ‘fear’ through art

Minsui Tang
May 15, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
March 31, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
April 1, 2022
Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Minsui Tang
March 23, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li
March 18, 2022

Girls’ basketball bounces back from tough early season

Minsui Tang
February 10, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
February 8, 2022
 

Photo or Graphic for: Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
February 8, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
February 8, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Fantastic masks and where to find them

Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022
During tutorial, staff members working on Soundings gather to discuss the agenda and review submissions.

‘Soundings’ literary magazine resumes after two years

Minsui Tang
February 4, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
January 30, 2022
Getting left on read, or as some call it, donowalled, is a damaging experience that frankly doesn’t need to exist.

Photo or Graphic for: Read receipts: Considerate or cancerous?

Michael Fok
December 8, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

Avani Kongetira
December 3, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
December 3, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Struggling through school half-asleep

Jonathan Si
October 22, 2021
MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

Sina Salehi and Minsui Tang
October 22, 2021
Social studies teacher Mike Davey teaches his ethnic studies class

After enduring criticism from some parents, new ethnic studies class garners positive responses from freshmen

Nidhi Mathihalli and Minsui Tang
October 21, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
October 11, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Coalition schools: Move to Common App

Preston Fu
October 2, 2021
After school, athletes swim in the school pool for girls water polo practice.

Those who opted out of sports relish their return

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
September 17, 2021
Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, and Minsui Tang
September 9, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: A cool trick to never have to smile for photos

Chris Chen
September 8, 2021
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Spring sports dilemmas: Previous one-sport-rule prompted students to make tough choices about what to play

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
May 25, 2021
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On campus for first time all year, new teachers and students try to orient themselves

Minsui Tang
May 13, 2021
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
May 12, 2021
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Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

Minsui Tang
March 12, 2021
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For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey

Christina Chang and Minsui Tang
March 1, 2021
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‘Little Women’: Growing up and finding yourself

Minsui Tang
March 1, 2021
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
February 8, 2021
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LGBTQIA+ characters deserve happy endings

Minsui Tang and Lily Zhang
December 3, 2020
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Future of Grad Night for Class of 2021 remains unknown

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
November 12, 2020
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I tried to develop better studying habits with Youtube vlogs

Minsui Tang
October 27, 2020
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
September 13, 2020
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