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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Hamilton Hamilton and her family at her daughter Kathryn’s college graduation.
Hamilton reflects on transition from engineering career to teaching
May 7, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
Senior Dylan Wilson gets into the blocks for the 4x400 meter relay
Track and field team has strong outing at leagues; SCVALs will determine CCS qualifications
May 9, 2025
Golfers pose after defeating Los Gatos.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
May 7, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore Political rightwingers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson argue the U.S was built on Christian principles
Religion should not play any role in public policy decisions
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Nupur Maheshwari

As the field turns: softball players are overcoming problems early in the year

Nupur Maheshwari and Olivia Lu

Softball team strengthens bonds

Nupur Maheshwari and Olivia Lu

High heels and haute couture

Nupur Maheshwari and Eleanor Goh

Cross country team works through injuries

Nupur Maheshwari and Tiffany Zheng

Pickard and Law set pace for cross country team in early meets

Nupur Maheshwari and Tiffany Zheng

Juniors spearhead environmental trip to Costa Rica

Nupur Maheshwari and Navin Tiwary

Saratoga Youth Commission concludes a busy year

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari

Saratoga Falcon wins Gold Crown, Pacemaker for 2013-2014 year

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Freshman additions to the team provide new perspectives

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari

School to hold biennial Career Day event

Nupur Maheshwari and Dorrie Tang

Robotics builds on previous season’s strengths

Michelle Leung and Nupur Maheshwari

Senior reflects on year in Pakistan

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Athletic trainer sees rewards in profession

Caitlin Ju and Nupur Maheshwari

Recent budget cuts prompt sports teams to fundraise

Caitlin Ju, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa

Girls’ water polo loses at CCS quarterfinals

Gitika Nalwa and Nupur Maheshwari

Politics entices younger generation

Nupur Maheshwari and Summer Smith

Longtime lunch lady Diane Ray has made 60,000 sandwiches in 21 years

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Boys’ water polo fighting to keep heads above water after string of losses

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa

Junior singer recounts her journey to Carnegie Hall

Nupur Maheshwari

Measure E bond opens doors for school renovations

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa

City beautifies Prospect Road

Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira

SUSD adopts Common Core math track, concerning some parents

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Strong finish to the track season

Gwynevere Hunger and Nupur Maheshwari

Junior finds passion in making rap music

Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari

Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing

Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj

Breakthrough for Project SEED

Nupur Maheshwari and Anant Rajeev

Seniors scramble for P.E. credits

Helen Chen and Nupur Maheshwari

Track: Team looks to bounce back after rough season

Gwynevere Hunger and Nupur Maheshwari

ASB ratifies constitution, looks to clear up misconceptions

Nupur Maheshwari and Megana Iyer

Madhani, Renda earn highest academic honors

Aditya Chaudhry and Nupur Maheshwari

Sophomore finds passion in fencing

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Class Clown brightens peers’ days

Nupur Maheshwari

WASC to visit school, certify accreditation

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Sophomore looks back on life changing trip to Africa

Nupur Maheshwari

Students celebrate Year of the Horse

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
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Leadership puts on 2nd Speak up for Change week

Megana Iyer and Nupur Maheshwari

Brain behind the coxswain

Gwynevere Hunger and Nupur Maheshwari
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Rally Commission searches for answers

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Mexican exchange students experience SHS culture

Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari

Questions about ‘Ask’

Aditya Chaudhry and Nupur Maheshwari

Losing her mom to cancer teaches sophomore how to be positive and thankful for life

Nupur Maheshwari

ASB works to change school constitution

Megana Iyer and Nupur Maheshwari

Alumni share their experience with college scholarships

Nupur Maheshwari and Vibha Seshadri

Falcon staffers crowned Homecoming royalty

Gwynevere Hunger, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa

Bombay in the Bay moved to earlier date

Nupur Maheshwari and Vibha Seshadri

Students show commitment to out-of-school athletics

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa

Prejudices against Indians emerge with selection of new Miss America

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa

Falcon Focus: junior Jack McCarthy creates his own theatre program, GIFT

Nupur Maheshwari and Melissa Magner

New Student: Shreya Ingle

Nupur Maheshwari

‘Face to face’ campaign improves school dances

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa

ASB pushes for better club process and positive culture in school

Megana Iyer and Nupur Maheshwari
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