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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 Sina Salehi
CCS hopes uncertain after string of losses

CCS hopes uncertain after string of losses

Sina Salehi
May 16, 2022
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The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV

Sina Salehi
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Reggae is a Bam Bam

Reggae is a Bam Bam

Sina Salehi
March 31, 2022
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How I tragically lost my beanie

Sina Salehi
March 15, 2022
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The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV

Sina Salehi
February 4, 2022
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Leave my desktop alone

Sina Salehi
December 18, 2021
Cycling like a pro for a week: hundreds of miles, lots of pain

Cycling like a pro for a week: hundreds of miles, lots of pain

Sina Salehi
November 7, 2021
MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

Sina Salehi and Minsui Tang
October 22, 2021
This cow nearly killed Sina!

Sessioning Switzerland

Sina Salehi
September 17, 2021
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Time Zone Torture: hopping between time zones too many times

Sina Salehi
April 2, 2021
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Solution to Puerto Rican crisis overlooked in statehood debate

Sina Salehi
March 30, 2021
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DNA genealogy tests prove insightful but questionable

Sina Salehi
January 21, 2021
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Armenian attempts at control of Nagorno-Karabakh undermine the region’s demographics

Sina Salehi
January 21, 2021
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As politics become blurrier, homogenizing friendships won’t help

Sina Salehi
January 19, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Elementary schools should not reopen, even in hybrid mode

Allen Luo
November 5, 2020
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How LED light strips ruined my life

Sina Salehi
November 3, 2020
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Photo or Graphic for: Which food delivery service is best for you?

Martin Xu
September 10, 2020
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Indie music genres prove better alternative to mainstream music

Sina Salehi
September 6, 2020
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Bian to receive NorCal Scholar athlete award

Sina Salehi
March 31, 2020

The last egg has been laid

Sina Salehi
March 10, 2020

Wrestling team making gains despite inexperience

Andy Chen and Sina Salehi
January 29, 2020

Without a consistent media spotlight, Iranian protests won’t succeed in long term

Sina Salehi
January 24, 2020

‘Joker’ leads Oscars nominations filled with unpredictable picks

Sina Salehi
January 24, 2020

New Wellness Center aims to help students destress

Harshini Velchamy and Sina Salehi
November 25, 2019

Fresh yolks on the daily menu come with a steep learning curve

Sina Salehi
November 24, 2019

Just Learn It: How the process for selecting the yearly theme could be better

Sina Salehi and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

Just learning the hard way how to not get injured

Sina Salehi
November 15, 2019

After successful Crystal performance, boys’ cross country gears up for future meets

Nitya Marimuthu and Sina Salehi
October 16, 2019

Student-athletes gain insight from college recruitment process

Sina Salehi
September 11, 2019

Seeking to catch coaches’ attention, student athletes attend summer camps

Nitya Marimuthu and Sina Salehi
September 10, 2019

School’s webstore’s presence expanded

Jeffrey Ma and Sina Salehi
September 9, 2019

Boys’ cross country team hopes to cross previous obstacles unscathed

Sina Salehi and Nitya Marimuthu
September 9, 2019
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