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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
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College vloggers offer great alternative for in-person college visits

Neeti Badve
March 11, 2021
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Swim team adjusts to new practice, meet protocols

Neeti Badve and Martin Xu
March 10, 2021
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I read books from my mom’s childhood and learned a lot

Neeti Badve
March 8, 2021
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Changing workout routine makes sense as calendar turns over

Neeti Badve
January 15, 2021

Saratoga’s best hiking spots are the perfect way to get outdoors

Neeti Badve and Shama Gupta
November 27, 2020
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NFL needs to make changes to stop increase in COVID-19 cases

Neeti Badve
November 16, 2020
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‘Bad’ Christmas movies make the holidays fun and memorable

Neeti Badve
November 13, 2020
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Standing desks stand out from the crowd

Neeti Badve
November 11, 2020
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I saw the Niners at school in July and still have not recovered

Neeti Badve
October 8, 2020
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The NFL’s return gives me something to look forward to

Neeti Badve
October 7, 2020
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Exhaustion, distractions and stress plague students and faculty

Neeti Badve and Christine Zhang
September 14, 2020
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Students can only do so much to guarantee their peers are socially distancing

Neeti Badve
September 10, 2020
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Giving every student an A is not a viable solution to pandemic effects

Neeti Badve
April 29, 2020

Friends attempt to complete a virtual couples’ workout

Neeti Badve and Shama Gupta
April 16, 2020
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District considers pass/fail grading system in midst of online learning

Neeti Badve and Apurva Chakravarthy
April 14, 2020
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Sins of the father and mother: America’s opioid crisis justifies teaching children how to reverse their parents’ overdoses

Neeti Badve
April 1, 2020
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Junior Prom canceled due to coronavirus

Neeti Badve and Christine Zhang
March 30, 2020

Swimming: Small team hopes to make up for key losses to graduation

Neeti Badve and Jonathan Li
March 5, 2020

Teachers should not just teach College-Board-approved AP skills

Neeti Badve
January 13, 2020

‘Jack-of-all-trades’ Jarrett takes on role as new campus supervisor

Neeti Badve and Amanda Zhu
December 9, 2019

Upperclassmen opt for fewer classes

Neeti Badve and Christine Zhang
November 24, 2019

Hacking our way to frozen victory

Neeti Badve and Christine Zhang
November 20, 2019

Lewis Capaldi deserves more attention

Neeti Badve
October 30, 2019

Red Ribbon Day spreads awareness about preventing drug usage

Vicky Bai and Neeti Badve
October 28, 2019

60 years brings major demographic change

Neeti Badve and Aaria Thomas
October 28, 2019
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Generational clashes in immigrant families to be expected

Neeti Badve
September 19, 2019

‘Paul is dead’ and other false conspiracy theories

Neeti Badve
September 16, 2019

Boys’ swimming finishes strong at CCS

Neeti Badve
May 28, 2019

Are the stigmas surrounding teenage drivers justified?

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
May 24, 2019

Special Olympics encourages representation

Neeti Badve
May 22, 2019

Finding a passion in high school seems unreasonable

Neeti Badve
May 21, 2019

Elective courses return for coming school year

Neeti Badve and Kaitlyn Tsai
May 20, 2019

Young track star: Dance making large strides

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019
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Junior prom venue revealed

Neeti Badve and Kaylene Morrison
April 3, 2019

Gingerly taking on a dessert challenge

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
March 27, 2019

Mental health education needs a makeover

Neeti Badve
March 27, 2019

Norwegian series ‘SKAM’ uses realism to connect to audiences

Neeti Badve
March 26, 2019

Track team is hopeful for upcoming season

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
February 13, 2019

Surge in summer rec letters burdening teachers

Neeti Badve and Kaitlyn Tsai
February 12, 2019

Though competition is high, clear Oscar winners still shine

Neeti Badve
February 12, 2019

HOSH returns with Speak Up for Change week

Neeti Badve and Aaria Thomas
February 6, 2019

Don’t be jelly, we ruined mac and cheese

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
January 28, 2019

New Netflix originals need to learn from the past

Neeti Badve
December 11, 2018

Alumna gained notoriety as gold medal-winning Olympic swimmer, but cemented her legacy by defeating alcoholism

Neeti Badve
December 10, 2018

Procrastinating can be effective if done in the right way

Neeti Badve and Rohan Kumar
December 10, 2018

Jamba Juice secret menu is refreshing any time of year

Neeti Badve, Angelina Chen, and Amanda Zhu
December 4, 2018

Off-campus lunch restrictions controversial among students

Neeti Badve and Kaitlyn Tsai
October 30, 2018
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What is it really like to become a doctor?

Neeti Badve and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018

‘The Hate U Give’: A beautiful, moving story about police brutality in America

Nitya Marimuthu and Neeti Badve
October 29, 2018

Unpopular Opinions: Disneyland is overrated

Neeti Badve
September 27, 2018

Sophomore uses fantasy sports to help charities

Neeti Badve
September 27, 2018
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Facebook continues to dominate school communications, despite parental concern

Neeti Badve and Sandhya Sundaram
September 24, 2018
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