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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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I wish I had a homecourt advantage in the SAT

Shannon Galvin
April 2, 2010

Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom

Shannon Galvin
November 20, 2009

How the Republican Party can be the next ‘Comeback Kid’

Shannon Galvin
September 2, 2009

Challenge Day necessary for student bonding

Shannon Galvin
April 17, 2009

Merit pay for teachers makes sense

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
April 17, 2009

Say hi to Wi-Fi: SHS starts Wi-Fi network

Shannon Galvin and Apeksha Sharma
April 16, 2009

Athlete of the Issue: Stacee Mendonca

Shannon Galvin and Rebecca Nguyen
March 10, 2009

Coffee: America’s favorite drug

Shannon Galvin and Andy Tsao
March 10, 2009

Library aims to update offerings

Apeksha Sharma and Shannon Galvin
February 11, 2009
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Students witness landmark inauguration

Shannon Galvin and Annie Lee
January 23, 2009

Sports Boosters go crabby

Shannon Galvin
January 14, 2009

It’s time to stop cheating

Shannon Galvin and Melody Zhang
January 5, 2009
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SHS drops eight places for top high schools

Shannon Galvin and Tiffany Tung
December 15, 2008

Field hockey battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
December 2, 2008

Saratoga battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
November 25, 2008

Field hockey advances to CCS finals

Shannon Galvin
November 21, 2008

Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
November 20, 2008

Field hockey advances to semifinals at CCS

Shannon Galvin
November 17, 2008

Sutton, poetry commended by City Council

Shannon Galvin
November 6, 2008

Strange encounters at the DMV

Shannon Galvin
October 30, 2008

Douglass supports strong defense for field hockey

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 30, 2008

Field hockey rivals face off for first place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 16, 2008

Don’t mess with Texas: guns in school

Shannon Galvin and Saniha Shankar
October 13, 2008
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Juniors take on ‘Saratokyo’

Shannon Galvin
October 7, 2008

Injuries cripple field hockey

Ren Norris and Shannon Galvin
September 18, 2008
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Parents attend Back to School Night

Shannon Galvin
September 16, 2008
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Publication of Bay Magazine sparks interest in journalism

Shannon Galvin and Tim Tsai
September 10, 2008
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Field hockey opens pre-season against Prospect

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
September 4, 2008
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