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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 Vicky Bai
Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai, and Christina Chang
May 10, 2022
If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

Vicky Bai
January 20, 2022
The mock trial team poses for a photo with Velchamy after virtual practice on Nov. 29.

Mock Trial prepares for competition season with hybrid teaching

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
December 3, 2021
Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
November 19, 2021
Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Vicky Bai
November 16, 2021
Juniors Irene Frazier and Maithili Kulkarni cheer on fellow teammate Carolyn Wang at Baylands Park on Sept. 21.

Cross country running with full teams

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 7, 2021
Members of the Model UN club smile for a group picture after their first online meeting.

Model UN Club implements a hybrid in-person and online system

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
October 7, 2021
Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Vicky Bai
October 3, 2021
Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Vicky Bai
October 2, 2021
UNICEF club advertises to potential members on the second day of Club Rush.

Club participation increases to pre-pandemic levels

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
September 24, 2021
100 Word Rants

100 Word Rants

Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou, and Zachary Zinman
September 17, 2021
Mr. Bayona smiles for a photo in a chicken costume back in high school.

New math and CS teacher aims to engage students

Sam Bai and Vicky Bai
September 9, 2021
Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
September 5, 2021
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Follow what other schools do and drop driver’s education from the curriculum

Vicky Bai and Anjali Pai
May 13, 2021
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Season 2 wrapup: With small roster, badminton team learns to adjust

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Dear YouTube, please delete auto-play

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Club organizes events to promote healthy lifestyles

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Skaters advocate for skatepark due to safety concerns

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Don’t waste your money on inferior streaming services

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 3, 2021
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Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
March 26, 2021
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Girls’ cross country deals with coach change and adapts to pandemic rules

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
March 11, 2021
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Testing out a stationery subscription box — spoiler: It’s the perfect gift

Vicky Bai
February 8, 2021
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Girl Up to hold donation drive for San Jose women’s shelter

Vicky Bai
January 17, 2021
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Students start chapter of National Chinese Honors Society

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 11, 2020
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Quarantine allows senior to focus on digital art and 3-D computer graphic design

Vicky Bai
December 10, 2020
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Trumpeter earns spot in prestigious All-National Honor Ensemble

Vicky Bai and Andrew Li
November 21, 2020
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Perfect Pals club establishes an online tutoring program for students with special needs

Vicky Bai
November 5, 2020
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Senior earns award from State Assembly for raising awareness about microplastics

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
November 3, 2020
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Nanoseed club gives out $1,000 in scholarships to 46 students in Yunnan, China

Vicky Bai
November 3, 2020
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
September 13, 2020
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Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ provokes controversy with its marketing

Vicky Bai
September 8, 2020
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A tale of two summers: Huang and Van load up on summer courses

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
September 5, 2020
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100 Word Rants

Selina Chen, Carolyn Wang, Chris Chen, and Vicky Bai
August 26, 2020
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Misinformation about coronavirus pandemic influences population’s response

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 21, 2020
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Streaming services accommodate spikes in usage

Vicky Bai and Jeanette Zhou
May 20, 2020
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Granoff’s teaching experience unexpectedly pays off in parenthood

Vicky Bai
March 21, 2020

Students pay to volunteer in far away places even as others question whether such trips are worthwhile

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 14, 2020

Exchange students navigate life away from home

Vicky Bai and Preston Fu
March 10, 2020

Student entrepreneur looks toward careers in the field

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 9, 2020

Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
February 11, 2020

Track off to an uncertain start

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Declining popularity of literature generates discussion over influence of media

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
December 9, 2019

Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

K-Pop idols suffer mental health issues, eating disorders after widespread industry mistreatment

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 5, 2019

Red Ribbon Day spreads awareness about preventing drug usage

Vicky Bai and Neeti Badve
October 28, 2019

3 alumnae pursue promising careers in cognitive science

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 28, 2019

Dance commission prepares for ‘High School Musical’-themed Homecoming dance

Vicky Bai and Rohan Kumar
September 19, 2019

Senior creates shelter-locating app for the homeless

Vicky Bai and Aaria Thomas
September 19, 2019

Senior rebuilds local preschool garden for prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award

Vicky Bai and Christine Zhang
September 16, 2019
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