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Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sophie Mattson

Softball team makes comeback after last year’s subpar season

Sophie Mattson
April 3, 2013

Immigration, visa reform desperately needed

Sophie Mattson
April 3, 2013
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Dong and Bedekar earn 2013’s highest academic honors

Sophie Mattson
April 2, 2013
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Courage for Change workshop resurrected after 25 years

Sophie Mattson
March 12, 2013

Softball aims to move up to the next level

Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Art teacher’s remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Building, testing and tweaking the MSET robot

Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Sexist attitudes result from both societal pressure, family upbringing

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Yearbook staff to receive national award for last year’s book

Bruce Lou and Sophie Mattson
February 1, 2013
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Art teacher Steve McCue remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
January 21, 2013

English teacher known for wildly creative Halloween costumes

Sophie Mattson
December 16, 2012

Seniors pay big bucks for apps

Sophie Mattson and Rohan Rajeev
December 16, 2012

Holiday Boutique a success for freshman class

Sophie Mattson
December 7, 2012

Supreme Court re-evaluation of affirmative action unnecessary

Sophie Mattson
December 7, 2012

Prospect SAT delayed by fire alarm

Sophie Mattson and Amy Jan
November 8, 2012

Club builds iPhone application for Saratoga students

Minu Palaniappan and Sophie Mattson
October 15, 2012

Locals celebrate Saratoga with street festival

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang
September 26, 2012

United Airlines compromises customer service

Sophie Mattson and Priyanka Nookala
September 26, 2012

Volleyball player hits bump in road

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson
September 26, 2012

Digital databases the forefront of academic research

Sophie Mattson
September 20, 2012

Teachers explore the world’s wonders

Sophie Mattson
May 24, 2012

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 24, 2012
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 4, 2012

Breaking the cycle

Sophie Mattson
April 29, 2012

Attempts to revitalize Saratoga prove promising

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson
April 11, 2012

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
March 30, 2012

Junior publishes book on leadership

Sophie Mattson
March 27, 2012

Students drawn to DrawSomething

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang
March 26, 2012

Outrageous peaceful protest bill infringes upon the First Amendment

Sophie Mattson
March 26, 2012

Students’ enthusiasm for history revealed in competition

Sophie Mattson and Aashna Mukerji
February 15, 2012

Freshmen excel in sports

Sophie Mattson
February 8, 2012

Medical marijuana crackdown in CA addressed improperly

Sophie Mattson
February 1, 2012

APES classes to visit Año Nuevo for third year

Izzy Albert and Sophie Mattson
January 29, 2012

Alumnus Bosworth presents to Leadership students

Sophie Mattson
December 9, 2011

Budding Egyptian Democracy a hopeful yet challenging movement

Sophie Mattson
December 8, 2011
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Senior finds calling in world of songwriting

Sophie Mattson and Ashley Tang
December 8, 2011

Pass-fail grading policies poor choice for sports

Sophie Mattson and Nicholas Chow
December 7, 2011

HPV vaccine should be recommended for males

Sophie Mattson
November 27, 2011

Holiday gatherings bring light to a lack of regular family outings

Sophie Mattson
November 27, 2011

Keeping the dream alive: Cal Grants now available to students on path to citizenship

Sophie Mattson
October 26, 2011

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin
October 24, 2011

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson
October 20, 2011

Percussion section held together by a strong ties

Sophie Mattson
October 20, 2011

Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action

Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2011

Students build houses in Honduras over summer

Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung
September 22, 2011

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

California governor’s allowance of funeral protesters unfair to the public

Sophie Mattson
September 15, 2011

Junior develops her own painting style

Sophie Mattson
September 10, 2011
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