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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
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 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
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 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
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 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
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 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
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Summer Smith

Blonde, blue-eyed but not dumb

Summer Smith
May 27, 2016

New schedule brings new opportunities

Summer Smith
March 10, 2016

Concerns surface over earlier start time of new schedule

Claire Rhee and Summer Smith
March 10, 2016

New rolling block schedule stirs controversy among school community

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
February 5, 2016

Ukulele club aims to incorporate community service

Angela Lee and Summer Smith
January 20, 2016

Football team spars with mighty Trojans, defeat Firebirds to end season

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
November 16, 2015

Mexican exchange students set to visit Saratoga again

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
November 10, 2015

Criticizing ASB is easy; doing the work of ASB is not

Summer Smith
November 10, 2015

ASB to provide grants to students

Summer Smith
November 5, 2015

Football team looks to break four-game losing streak with Homecoming victory

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
October 13, 2015

Cheer coach to be absent for basketball season

Summer Smith
October 13, 2015

Senior class hosts barbecue to kick off Homecoming week

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
October 12, 2015

Some softball players express opposition to artificial turf that will cover their field

Neil Rao and Summer Smith
September 12, 2015

Junior prepares for second year as starting quarterback

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
September 9, 2015

SHS Commissions explained

Spring Ma and Summer Smith
September 9, 2015

Football team hopes to stay healthy with only 30 players

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
September 8, 2015

Taylor Swift fills our ‘Blank Space’ and teaches us her ‘Style’

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
August 29, 2015

Election changes limit student involvement

Summer Smith
May 21, 2015

Dance team ends the year on a high note

Summer Smith
May 18, 2015

Saratoga Youth Commission concludes a busy year

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari
April 23, 2015

Profile: Engineering assistant lends experience to classroom

Summer Smith and Kelly Xiao
April 23, 2015

APES and Marine Biology students visit Ano Nuevo for 4th year

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith
March 16, 2015

Freshman additions to the team provide new perspectives

Summer Smith and Nupur Maheshwari
March 16, 2015

A need for more collaboration between Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith
March 5, 2015

An irreplaceable opportunity: Cheerleader cheers in London New Year’s Parade

Summer Smith
January 20, 2015

Students get a head start on their political careers

Summer Smith
January 20, 2015

Cheer team finds a coach after two months

Summer Smith
December 2, 2014

Cheerleaders bond over ‘Dart Game’

Summer Smith
November 13, 2014

Politics entices younger generation

Nupur Maheshwari and Summer Smith
November 10, 2014

A chance to make a change: 5 Saratoga residents campaign for Elementary district School Board

Summer Smith
October 14, 2014

Cheer team stays on track with competition and Peewee camp

Summer Smith
October 14, 2014

City of Saratoga Youth Commission to host ‘Pizza and Politics’ forum

Allison Lin and Summer Smith
October 9, 2014

Cheer coach abruptly resigns

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Summer Smith
September 5, 2014

Revamped AP Physics approved by College Board

Summer Smith
September 5, 2014

Wildwood Park: An accessible oasis

Summer Smith
September 2, 2014

A local hotspot: Blue Rock Shoot

Summer Smith
September 2, 2014
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