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Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Nandini Ruparel

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

A toxic mud spill in Hungary leaves hundreds injured, homeless, and angry

Nandini Ruparel
October 22, 2010

Students finally getting a real winter break?

Lillian Chen and Nandini Ruparel
October 4, 2010

Day of Beck-oning

Nandini Ruparel
September 15, 2010

The AP test is over . . . now what?

Nandini Ruparel
June 8, 2010

So you don’t have a “Bad Day” anymore Eccentric “security blankets” help bad days go away

Nandini Ruparel
June 6, 2010
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MAP Building opens new opportunities for students

Nandini Ruparel
May 3, 2010
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No “Heartbreak Warfare” Here

Nandini Ruparel
April 6, 2010
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Please don’t take away the libraries

Nandini Ruparel
April 6, 2010

Back to the past: students return to see teachers from years ago

Nandini Ruparel and Ashley Tang
March 31, 2010

A silver medal by any other name…

Christine Tseng and Nandini Ruparel
March 16, 2010

Too many ‘Lost Symbols’ for one reporter

Nandini Ruparel
February 11, 2010
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
February 10, 2010

A bit of light reading: Kindle-phobe turns into Kindle-aficionado

Nandini Ruparel
December 8, 2009

A bit of light reading: Kindle-phobe turns into Kindle-aficionado

Nandini Ruparel
December 8, 2009
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Leadership class goes viral with new YouTube channel

Nandini Ruparel and Girish Swaminath
December 4, 2009
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Shh… I’m spying here!

Nandini Ruparel
October 30, 2009

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

School services should not be mandatory

Nandini Ruparel and Kim Tsai
September 18, 2009

Track & Field: Dolbec, Nguyen jump to states

Nandini Ruparel
June 2, 2009

Art show bonds sister schools

Nandini Ruparel
May 28, 2009
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Appearance matters

Nandini Ruparel
May 28, 2009

Obama’s apologies make room for improvement

Nandini Ruparel
May 7, 2009

What teachers do during collaboration

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
April 23, 2009

Track and field: Yates shoulders throwing

Nandini Ruparel
April 23, 2009

Leaving during tutorials a false privilege

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
March 2, 2009

Second killing at VTech makes for concerns about student safety

Nandini Ruparel and Brandon Yang
February 12, 2009

License to fear the road

Nandini Ruparel
December 10, 2008

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel
November 30, 2008

Oral interpretation class holds “Scary Story” night

Nandini Ruparel and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2008

Link holds successful movie afternoon

Ren Norris and Nandini Ruparel
October 20, 2008

Columnist reflects on her anger of Harry Potter movie cancellations

Nandini Ruparel
September 23, 2008
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