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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 Siva Sambasivam

SUFC shouldn’t force speakers to conform to an arbitrary theme

Esther Luan and Siva Sambasivam
January 28, 2020

Football ends with loss to Carmel in CCS Quarterfinals

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
November 25, 2019

Football: Falcons lose first league game at home to Gunn

Leo Cao and Siva Sambasivam
October 15, 2019

Football team looks build on 2-0 start

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
September 10, 2019

Yearbook staff works hard to preserve memories

Justin Guo and Siva Sambasivam
April 2, 2019

Teachers and the Trump Era

Connie Liang and Siva Sambasivam
March 27, 2019

Speech and debate team looks to replicate success from last year at the four major final tournaments

Edwin Chen and Siva Sambasivam
March 26, 2019

After late-season skid, team will have to embrace a harder path in CCS

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
March 26, 2019

Girls’ soccer looks to make CCS with strong second-half in league

Siva Sambasivam
January 31, 2019

Basketball: After early-season struggles, Falcon boys rebound with consolation championship at Los Gatos tourney

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
December 12, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

Football: Team one win away from CCS playoffs after four-win streak

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 30, 2018

Falcons lose in Homecoming tilt at Levi’s, look to rebound vs. Mountain View

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 27, 2018

Robinson clarifies the administration’s view of student protests

David Koh and Siva Sambasivam
May 23, 2018
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Baseball: Falcons thrive in lower league

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018

Falcons look to bounce back after rough 2017 season

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
April 1, 2018

MAP-ping out the successes of the Media Arts Program

Siva Sambasivam and Jayne Zhou
March 25, 2018
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The crazy, caffeine-filled, adrenaline-driven world of robotics

Elaine Fan and Siva Sambasivam
March 21, 2018

Falcon columnist predicts March Madness

Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018

Students invest in stocks to grasp understanding of money management

Kaylene Morrison and Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018
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Football: Falcons look to bounce back next season after moving down league

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
March 1, 2018

Seniors continue passion for basketball through rec league

Siva Sambasivam, Alex Wang, and Jay Kim
January 31, 2018

Boys’ basketball ends losing skid with OT victory at Lynbrook

Siva Sambasivam
January 29, 2018

Best American sports teams combine talent and coaching

Alex Wang and Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

With rebuild under way, Lakers have playoff potential

Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

Fire in ceramics room causes school-wide evacuation

Krithi Sankar and Siva Sambasivam
December 5, 2017
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Five reasons for hope against LG in rivalry football game

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
November 1, 2017

Library databases aid schoolwide assignments

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 12, 2017
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After rough start, team looks to regroup heading into regular season

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 18, 2017

Rositano to lead Falcons at QB

Siva Sambasivam
September 15, 2017

New year, new rules: Administration begins implementing new regulations

Siva Sambasivam and Sophia Zivanic
September 15, 2017
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Talented Half Moon Bay overwhelms Falcons in opener

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 1, 2017

Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016
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Football: Falcons season comes to a close in CCS loss to powerhouse Palma

Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016

Football: Overwhelming victory over Santa Clara ensures CCS

Siva Sambasivam, Jenny Qian, and Jason Zhao
November 1, 2016
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Falcons drop heartbreaker to Mountain View on their Senior Night

Siva Sambasivam
October 19, 2016
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Defense leads the way as Falcons defeat Palo Alto 35-21 in Homecoming game

Siva Sambasivam
October 7, 2016
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Football: Falcons’ defense shuts down Piedmont Hills in second half, leading to second straight victory

Siva Sambasivam
September 11, 2016

Football: Falcons lose opener to Half Moon Bay 27-26

Siva Sambasivam
August 28, 2016
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