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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

Sunny Cao, Opinion Editor

All content by Sunny Cao
Zack trying pickleball for the first time with Sunny.

Why pickleball is getting so much hype and why you, too, should join the trend

Sunny Cao and Zack Zhang
August 24, 2024
The new “Tortured Poets Department” Vinyl

Love child of Midnights and Folklore: The Tortured Poets Department 

Sunny Cao
May 15, 2024
Late nights doom-scrolling.

Top 10 ways to procrastinate

Sunny Cao
May 9, 2024
Juniors Akshat Bora, Alan Cai and Benjamin Kuo working together on their project.

Juniors place second in state in TEAMS competition but withdraw from nationals

Sunny Cao and Zack Zhang
May 4, 2024
DeHavilland’s old house in Saratoga downtown.

Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty

Sunny Cao
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Vedant Padhi runs the 1600m during a home meet against Fremont High on March 7. 

Track coaching change signals a season of adjustments 

Sunny Cao and Annika Gho
March 19, 2024
Sophomore Eliza Lin keeps score during a match.

Badminton coach implements stricter practices to hone skills

Sunny Cao and Nika Svizhenko
March 18, 2024
National Cereal Day: an ode to my midnight best friend

National Cereal Day: an ode to my midnight best friend

Sunny Cao
March 11, 2024

National Cereal Day is today: an ode to my midnight best friend

Sunny Cao
March 7, 2024
The rude awakening I receive every night from my friend. 

Living on Facetime: the secret method to being productive 

Sunny Cao
February 13, 2024
The latest Youth Commission meeting on Jan. 30.

Saratoga Youth Commission: a vessel for teen voices

Sunny Cao
February 8, 2024
Me time traveling back to my younger self.

Going back in time, I would like to relive a random day of nothingness

Sunny Cao
January 25, 2024
Me and my niece chilling together on June 28

My unique pet: A personalized mini real-life Barbie doll

Sunny Cao
January 16, 2024
Millie Wang poses with her newest medal at the NorCal tournament

Wang soars into NorCal golf tourney while the Falcon team settles for 4th place finish in league

Sunny Cao and Ruiyan Zhu
November 13, 2023
A few of the many books that BookTok has recommended to me. 

An underrated side of TikTok: discovering novels through BookTok 

Sunny Cao
November 8, 2023
One of my study sessions at the Saratoga Library.

The Saratoga Library: my late-night study getaway

Sunny Cao
November 3, 2023
Thomson has collage on her wall showing all the swim teams she has coached.

Science teacher finds second home coaching swimmers on the pool deck

Sunny Cao
October 31, 2023
The golf team poses after a match on September 18th against Palo Alto

Golfers adjust to new rules that speed the pace of plays

Sunny Cao and Ruiyan Zhu
September 29, 2023
Saachi and Sunny at Swift’s ‘Eras Tour.’

We were enchanted to meet you, Taylor Swift

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
September 28, 2023
The two watches I lost in various places.

A tale of two lost watches

Sunny Cao
September 21, 2023
The Falcons played their last league match against Monta Vista on senior night, May 2.

Despite facing tough competition at CCS, badminton girls’ doubles pair advances to States 

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
May 27, 2023
A photo collage of Sunny and her friends as kids.

Growing up in China: memories of snowy days, laughter and friends

Sunny Cao
May 10, 2023
Sunny’s diary entries writing about her travels

Ranting in my journal: my everlasting Anne Frank era 

Sunny Cao
May 10, 2023
The team captains play a match during practice on March 13. 

Climbing back from subpar ‘22 season, badminton wins in three early matches

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
March 20, 2023
Sophomores Sunny Cao, Emma Fung, Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang work hard in the kitchen to prepare a feast.

Cooking showdown: Four students compete in a cooking competition 

Sunny Cao, Emma Fung, Saachi Jain, and Kathy Wang
March 14, 2023
The six-part series is composed of interviews from Harry and Meghan detailing their experiences. 

Memo to Harry and Meghan: If you’re trying to privatize your life, don’t make a documentary about it

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
March 9, 2023
Many students ask teachers for recommendation letters, but what really goes on behind the scenes? 

From surveys to substance: 3 teachers tell how they craft recommendation letters

Sunny Cao and Nicole Lee
February 6, 2023
Just sitting calmly as you sip a hot coffee and stare into the autumn leaves…

No love in February? Don’t give up hope

Sunny Cao and Leyna Chan
February 3, 2023
Lacrosse players reviewed an email from athletic director Rick Ellis detailing the reasons for cancellation.

School nixes lacrosse seasons for both boys and girls

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
January 29, 2023
Tina Walia, Mayor of Saratoga

As term draws to an end, Mayor Tina Walia recounts her favorite memories and accomplishments in office

Sunny Cao and Nicole Lee
December 15, 2022
Despite an increase in public awareness and advocacy, gun violence continues to rock the country now more than ever.

Ten years since Sandy Hook: No week has passed in 2022 without a mass shooting

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain
December 14, 2022
What's the best social media platform for teens?

What’s the best social media platform for teens?

Sunny Cao
November 16, 2022
All you need to know about the Nov. 8 Saratoga City Council election: a look into the five candidates running

All you need to know about the Nov. 8 Saratoga City Council election: a look into the five candidates running

Sunny Cao, Saachi Jain, and Nicole Lee
November 7, 2022
Scotland is the first country to make period products free; let’s join them

Scotland is the first country to make period products free; let’s join them

Sunny Cao
October 31, 2022
The cheer team practices tumbling in a snaking pattern.

Cheer team takes on conditioning exercises and focuses on new season with new coaches

Sunny Cao and Christopher Chen
September 30, 2022
It’s time to abolish the British monarchy

It’s time to abolish the British monarchy

Sunny Cao
September 29, 2022
The varsity cross country team poses for a photo after the RAM invitational on Sept. 25.

Sports teams make strides practicing on weekends

Sunny Cao
September 28, 2022
Holly Royaltey teaches AP Government and Economics for seniors and World History for sophomores.

New World History and AP Government teacher encourages learning through growth mindset

Jonny Luo and Sunny Cao
September 15, 2022
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