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SHS students, faculty, and alumni pose after their final performance with BDB.
Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer
September 18, 2024
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.
New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga
September 15, 2024
Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
The album cover for “Bando Stone and The New World,” where Donald Glover plays the titular character in the accompanying movie with the same name.
Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona
September 18, 2024
The new installment in the “Quiet Place” series originally hinted at an emotionally impactful story about the tragedies of the apocalypse, increasing fan expectations.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo engages with the audience while singing “enough for you” during her concert.
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 2024
The 2024 F1 season has already crowned 7 Grand Prix winners — the most since 2012.
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
September 18, 2024
Junior Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
Awaiting the inquiry results, Jordan Chiles looks at the screen anxiously.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
I say my line during my annual spring program.
From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced
September 15, 2024
Too often, students instinctively reach for the calculator.
Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?
September 15, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
One of the three vending machines on the school campus.
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
I carry an 8-month-old baby Io.
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
Some productive and unproductive ways to combat after-school slump.
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Nidhi Mathihalli
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Anika Kapasi, Neal Malhotra, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Stephanie Sun
March 30, 2023
“It Ends With Us” details the popularized trope of romanticizing abusive partners.

‘It Ends With Us’ should not set future precedent on romantic tropes

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 9, 2023
A very true conversation I have with my mother on a semi-daily basis.

I have a problem with losing my phone

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 3, 2023
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
Balancing between school work and having a job

Students with jobs offer differing viewpoints on the benefits and consequences

Derek Liang and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 25, 2022
Japanese 3 Honors teacher Yumiko Muneishi helping a student with their homework.

New Japanese 3 Honors teacher uses previous experiences to build connections with students

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 17, 2022
Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Nidhi Mathihalli
April 1, 2022
20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 31, 2022
SWENext club meets in order to discuss future opportunities for females with an interest in STEM

MSET’s FTC team 6165 Cuttlefish integrates SWENext program as part of Robotics Club

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 31, 2022
The girls’ soccer team victoriously poses after a 2-1 CCS quarterfinals win against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ soccer team falls to Santa Cruz in CCS semifinals

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2022

Students donated 700+ period products to homeless shelters for Ethnic Studies project

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

Math teachers encourage students to volunteer via peer tutoring in math classes

Sanjoli Gupta and Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

Foreign language teachers find ways to help larger group of students stuck at home for COVID-related reasons

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2022
Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022

Alumna pursues passion for music through professional girl group

Avani Kongetira and Nidhi Mathihalli
February 4, 2022
The varsity girls’ soccer team poses together after a 6-0 away game win against Monta Vista High School on Feb. 3.

Girls’ soccer: 8-0-1 record comes despite obstacles

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 4, 2022
The NSDA Campus competition room during the CFL 2 tournament on Dec. 5

Speech and debate tournaments continue to be held virtually despite return of in-person learning; competitions may change in January

Kavya Patel and Nidhi Mathihalli
December 10, 2021

Senior co-captain reflects on mental growth following ACL tear

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021
New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 28, 2021
Horantur getting ready to serve during a practice match.

Freshman makes varsity girls’ tennis as No. 2 singles player

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 19, 2021
National trend of substitute shortage affects school

National trend of substitute shortage affects school

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 19, 2021

American Math Competition (AMC) moved earlier, catching some off guard

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
October 28, 2021
Doja Cat gives her acceptance speech while looking like a worm. 

The best and the worst of the 2021 VMAs

Sara Bright and Nidhi Mathihalli
October 28, 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
All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

Nidhi Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
October 17, 2021
Junior Jeremy Lu (bottom right) works on the lab report for a candy chromatography lab with his group members

SHS students taking science research class at LG enjoy working on open-ended projects

Nidhi Mathihalli and Howard Shu
October 6, 2021
The lessons I learned from horror movies

The lessons I learned from horror movies

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 3, 2021

Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism

Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 24, 2021
Halsey’s album cover for “If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power”

Don’t worry Halsey, you will always have my love

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 20, 2021

Students and teachers criticize new bell schedule

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
September 9, 2021
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Entertainment bringing awareness to societal issues helps audiences engage in advocacy

Nidhi Mathihalli
May 11, 2021

Top 10 books to read over summer

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
May 11, 2021
Pineapples

A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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MSET 649 submits robot videos, capping off their online season

Nidhi Mathihalli and Atrey Desai
May 6, 2021
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Online TedX hosts presentations on social and political issues

Serena Li and Nidhi Mathihalli
April 25, 2021
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Social media trends becoming a part of teens’ everyday lives

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 26, 2021
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Seniors hope for in-person Grad Night

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 10, 2021
Scientific Method

How to be funny: The scientific method

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 3, 2021
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Pandemic drastically changes college sports recruitment process

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 1, 2021
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November elections frazzle nerves but teach valuable lessons

Preston Fu and Nidhi Mathihalli
December 6, 2020
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This Snapchat breakup was overdue

Nidhi Mathihalli
December 4, 2020
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Colleges cutting sports comes with costs

Nidhi Mathihalli
December 4, 2020
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
November 5, 2020
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This year’s propositions for California

Nidhi Mathihalli and Lily Zhang
October 30, 2020
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Family Giving Tree goes online

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 30, 2020
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Thrifting really isn’t that bad

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 22, 2020
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MSET maintains schedule despite quarantine restrictions

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 25, 2020
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An extrovert’s guide to surviving quarantine

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 16, 2020
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
August 29, 2020
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