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Freshman Tessie Berger (left) plays the role of Raymond Berry, an attorney for the dial painters with junior Ben Davies (right) who plays the role of Edward Markley, a counsel for the U.S. Radium Corporation.
Drama prepares ‘Radium Girls’ for the fall play
October 14, 2024
Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Alice Vaughan balances in the flag position while practicing her solo performance at Garrod Farms.
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
The first five week of fantasy football: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 14, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
To fight an upward battle, students struggle against time
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
The school and Benny Pierce field) I spent 13 treacherous hours at.
The tale of my never-ending 13-hour school day
October 14, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Sasha Prasad, Entertainment Editor

All content by Sasha Prasad
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

Ruiyan Zhu and Sasha Prasad
September 17, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a woman's neck.

Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong

Sasha Prasad
May 30, 2024
Road trips: a once detested, but now beloved summer tradition

Road trips: a once detested, but now beloved summer tradition

Sasha Prasad
May 20, 2024
Council members Tina Walia, Chuck Page, Kookie Fitzsimmons; Saratoga Foothill Club President Nancy Miller; Mayor Yan Zhao and Vice Mayor Belal Aftab (left to right) pose with the Tree City USA award.

Japanese maple tree planted during annual Arbor Day celebration

Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad
May 8, 2024
The cover of Louisa May Alcott's novel “Little Women”

‘Little Women’ (2019): a rare case of a successful book-to-movie adaptation

Sasha Prasad
April 5, 2024
March madness bracket in the large gym consisting of 22 teams and 4 rounds. 

March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students

Sasha Prasad
March 26, 2024
Freshman Peyton Steffen prepares to shoot a basket in an away game against Mountain View High School.

Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members 

Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad
March 24, 2024
Crafting club members thread elastic string through beads to make friendship bracelets on Oct. 26.

Crafting club provides haven for relaxation

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
February 8, 2024

‘Mean Girls’ musical remake fails to escape the shadow of the iconic original

Sasha Prasad
February 8, 2024
A student is uncertain about whether their borderline grade will become an A or B.

Teachers, a more standardized grading scale would vastly help reduce students’ stress levels

Sasha Prasad
February 1, 2024
 Props and other stage elements were kept in the backstage area of the McAfee Theater.

Behind the scenes: How students ran the theater production of ‘Almost Maine’

Sasha Prasad
December 14, 2023
The team lines up parallel to Wilcox at home for introductions on Oct. 17. They won six out of seven of their matches.

Girls’ tennis unable to move up a league despite successful season 

Sasha Prasad
December 11, 2023
Members sit in a line with a buzzer system for practice on Nov. 29 in room 1011, Chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.

Science Bowl, seeking a repeat of recent successes, adjusts to loss of graduated seniors

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
December 5, 2023
Naveed Kasnavi holds binder clips to mark 2 inches above table as sophomores Samvrith Bandi (left) and Akash Gupta (right) arm wrestle during a club meeting on Oct. 19.

Arm Wrestling Club seeks to boost popularity of the unconventional sport

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
November 6, 2023
Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises

Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises

Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad
November 6, 2023
The team lines up parallel to Wilcox at home for introductions on Oct. 17. They won six out of seven of their matches.

Girls’ tennis unable to move up a league despite successful season

Sasha Prasad
October 23, 2023
Science teacher Kristen Thomson performs in the front row of the quad day staff performance.

Staff Spirit House program sparks excitement among staff

Sasha Prasad and Kathy Wang
October 21, 2023
Art teacher Nikki Rodriguez stands in front of her kiln containing the clay works of many students in her ceramics class.

New art teacher sparks creativity through lively teaching style

Sasha Prasad
October 1, 2023
The club plans to donate projects made by members to homeless shelters and hospitals, helping the community while also spreading the art of knitting.

Knit For Needs supports community through shelter donations

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
In their second match against Santa Clara, singles 1 player, Mihika Singh, lines up to serve for the match. The girls won 7-0.

Early-season update: Girls’ tennis plays matches with no players to spare

Sasha Prasad
September 21, 2023
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