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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 Synthia Ling

Help Japanese in disaster

Synthia Ling
March 31, 2011
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Macesic rolls out copies and fondant

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
February 10, 2011

Do not politicize a tragedy

Synthia Ling
February 10, 2011

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen
December 15, 2010

League season ends with no trip to CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 7, 2010
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Field Hockey: Loss of key player, games sets back CCS goals

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 25, 2010

Do you believe in magic? (Magic Club appears on campus)

Synthia Ling and Anna Shen
October 14, 2010

Field Hockey: Johnson fills spot left by injured Garland

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 27, 2010

String of burglaries on campus ends in arrest

Mac Hyde and Synthia Ling
September 23, 2010

Car holds rally keepsakes

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen
September 23, 2010

What’s Waldo carrying?

Synthia Ling and Rebecca Nguyen
September 22, 2010

Younger players comprise field hockey team

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2010

Girls Lacrosse still improving as second-year team

Synthia Ling
June 6, 2010

School experiments with different Wednesday schedule

Synthia Ling and Parul Singh
May 28, 2010

Girls’ lacrosse: Block leads the way

Synthia Ling
April 26, 2010
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Girls’ lacrosse improves despite tough losses

Synthia Ling
April 8, 2010

History in the making: 15 students qualify for state History Day competition

Parul Singh and Synthia Ling
April 6, 2010

Fast track application give colleges the upperhand

Synthia Ling
February 22, 2010

Dancer has a bright future

Mira Chaykin and Synthia Ling
December 14, 2009

Field hockey feels the pressure for CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 13, 2009

Field Hockey: Season turned around despite tough league start

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 12, 2009

Students find different ways to study

Denise Lin and Synthia Ling
November 6, 2009

Team bonding brings field hockey together

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 27, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons come together through wholesome team bonding

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 20, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons already successful in pre-season

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2009

SAT favors the affluent

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
September 14, 2009

Field Hockey: Team seeks CCS title under new head coach

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 8, 2009

Bike to School month results in low turnout

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
June 4, 2009

Economic situation takes its toll on SHS families

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
May 18, 2009

Increasing class sizes should be a last resort

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
April 20, 2009
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Sadie Hawkins canceled last year, successful this year

Synthia Ling
March 5, 2009

Octuplet mother unfit to raise family

Mira Chaykin and Synthia Ling
March 5, 2009

Math Club excels at competition

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
February 26, 2009

Students qualify for regional, state, national choir

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 23, 2009

Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
January 5, 2009
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Holiday CD sold to fund Sports Boosters

Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra
December 12, 2008

Leadership class to host closed campus lunch

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
December 11, 2008

GATE program undergoes changes

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 20, 2008

Mock elections draw parallel to real elections

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 18, 2008

Students should embrace hot fall weather

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
October 30, 2008

School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists

Synthia Ling
September 16, 2008

Barbeque burns off new students’ nerves

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
September 12, 2008
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