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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 Olivia Chock

Virtual conversations made into reality

Olivia Chock and Brandon Judoprasetijo
August 28, 2012

Community college classes worth considering

Olivia Chock
April 26, 2012

Zhang and Chou named valedictorian, salutatorian

Olivia Chock and Andy Fang
March 29, 2012

Winter ball video contest encourages students to attend

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
December 15, 2011

Select charities misuse donated funds

Olivia Chock and Priyanka Nookala
September 11, 2011

Benefit fashion show donates to Special Olympics

Olivia Chock
May 24, 2011

Movies of the year

Olivia Chock and Allison Toh
May 17, 2011

Juniors try out buses for prom

Olivia Chock
May 4, 2011

Saratoga students attend national choir conference

Lillian Chen and Olivia Chock
April 26, 2011
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Senior girl dazzles judges in Saratoga Idol

Olivia Chock
March 18, 2011

Girls’ soccer comes up short in CCS

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
March 1, 2011
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Changes made to Saratoga Idol

Olivia Chock
March 1, 2011
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Senior leads effort to help Los Gatos student severely injured by hit-and-run driver

Olivia Chock
February 12, 2011
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Inception vs. Social Network

Olivia Chock and Will Edman
February 10, 2011
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Showing too much ‘Skins’

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
February 9, 2011

Girls’ soccer: Eyes on CCS

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
February 5, 2011

DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
January 31, 2011

The evolution of cheating

Olivia Chock, Wiill Edman, Anoop Galivanche, Albert Gu, Anika Jhalani, and Priya Nookala
January 12, 2011

More students participate in History Day than ever before

Olivia Chock
January 12, 2011

Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason

Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson
January 7, 2011

Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal

Olivia Chock
January 6, 2011

Even in a bad economy, parents continue to pay UC and private school costs

Olivia Chock
December 3, 2010

Girls’ soccer season looks promising

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
November 7, 2010

Secret Exchange Program helps unify students and teachers

Olivia Chock
November 3, 2010

Students mourn for recent gay suicides by wearing purple

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
November 1, 2010

SAT prep has gone too far

Olivia Chock
October 28, 2010

Sports team strikes deal with Nike

Olivia Chock
September 29, 2010

Combining language classes proves challenging for teachers

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
September 22, 2010

Junior class making a wish

Olivia Chock
September 14, 2010

Virtual conversations made into reality

Olivia Chock and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 14, 2010

Stanford freshman finds transition to college a breeze

Olivia Chock
May 27, 2010

Softball Season Recap: Hard work pays off on senior day

Olivia Chock and Vivian LeTran
May 27, 2010

Junior prom a success at the Decathlon club

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra
April 23, 2010

Softball strives to improve

Olivia Chock and Vivian LeTran
April 2, 2010

Saratoga’s Got Talent

Olivia Chock and Saniha Shankar
April 2, 2010

Softball makes room for improvement

Olivia Chock and Vivian LeTran
March 16, 2010

Girls’ soccer: Season ends in CCS quarterfinals

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
February 26, 2010
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Concert for a Cure showcases student and staff talent, helps fight epilepsy

Olivia Chock
February 13, 2010

Girls’ soccer soaring this season

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
February 12, 2010

PTSO sponsors formal dance lessons for students

Olivia Chock and Pia Mishra
February 12, 2010

Girls’ soccer: New goalie helps solid season start

Ren Norris and Olivia Chock
January 28, 2010

Back parking accident and improvements

Anoop Galivanche and Olivia Chock
December 18, 2009

Girls’ soccer team has tough preseason to prepare for league

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
December 10, 2009
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As college application season ends, 72 seniors await early decisions from their dream schools

Saniha Shankar and Olivia Chock
December 4, 2009
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Maybe watching sports isn’t so bad after all

Olivia Chock
November 30, 2009

Girls’ soccer: New talent, coaches hope to bring stability to program

Ren Norris and Olivia Chock
November 30, 2009

Shared interest in biking paves the way for friendship between math, English teachers

Olivia Chock
October 28, 2009

Two students expand their horizons at CCOC

Olivia Chock and Lillian Chen
October 16, 2009

Inactive clubs in danger of becoming unrecognized

Olivia Chock and Kim Tsai
October 5, 2009

Classes start to prep for Homecoming week

Olivia Chock
October 2, 2009
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