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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

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All content by William Cao
Inside look of the Music Building bathroom — a treasure in itself. (Boys bathroom)

Secrets revealed: the best bathrooms on campus

William Cao and Kathy Wang
May 22, 2024
Assortments of college ranking list with factors such as acceptance rate, major, ranking and cost.

While flawed, college ranking systems remain necessary tools for constructing college lists

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
May 15, 2024
 Team 95071X took home gold at nationals and placed second in the Driver Skills Challenge.

VEX Robotics team wins U.S. Open

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
March 30, 2024
The board ordered a fresh new set of more powerful Lenovo Laptops to improve the workflow efficiency of the Engineering Lab.

Engineering lab receives new batch of computers

William Cao and Eric Shi
March 29, 2024
High schoolers compassionately taking on new responsibilities and stepping into the real world.

Upperclassmen fit jobs into their busy schedules

William Cao and Andy Zhu
March 8, 2024
Proposed measure of the parcel tax renewal from $49 per parcel to $129 per parcel providing $2,520,000 annually for the next nine years.

Passage of expanded parcel tax would provide $2.5 million annually for district

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 14, 2024
Logo of the College Board AP Exam.

More AP Exams to transition to digital format beginning in 2025; SHS is among schools piloting more digital tests this year

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 14, 2024
Freshman Quinn Bossow’s SCVAL bracket and performance.

Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
February 14, 2024
Sample drawing of solar panels at the senior parking lot.

Board picks Centrica as solar panel provider; work is set to begin this summer

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 8, 2024
AP Statistics Teacher Seema Patel picks up a barbell in a deadlift while Speech Language Pathologist Ronda Vierra practices her freestyle technique.

Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool

William Cao and Eric Shi
February 6, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: School’s 6 VEX Robotics teams gear up for upcoming competitions in quest for world championships

Daniel Wu and Sarah Zhou
February 6, 2024
Freshman Dylan Zuo takes the rear wheel off to clean a bike’s cassette.

Riding low: Freshman starts small business offering bike-fixing services

William Cao and Kathy Wang
January 30, 2024
Freshman Isabelle Jadali and Alisa Erbay pet the dogs with trainer Charlotte Lamprecht in the student center on Dec. 5.

Board approves contract introducing therapy dog in Wellness Centerstarting on Nov. 30

William Cao and Eric Shi
December 11, 2023
Freshman Quinn Bossow works a kneebar ankle technique on Coach Paola Ramirez as Hayley Aguilar, sophomore Jayden Kwon and David Baek observe.

Wrestling head coach invites her past teammates to help team improve techniques

William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli
December 11, 2023
Though controversial, tech billionaire’s pioneering approach to aging shows promise

Though controversial, tech billionaire’s pioneering approach to aging shows promise

William Cao and Daniel Wu
December 5, 2023
Parcel taxes fund teacher salary and support programs.

Board investigates possible parcel tax campaign

William Cao, Eric Shi, and Agastya Vitaldevara
November 9, 2023
Senior Cooper Call lines up, eager to run his wide-receiver route against Monta Vista on Oct 5. 

Falcons lose senior night game to Jefferson in controversial fashion after officials reset clock

William Cao
October 21, 2023
 Renovations to the school’s gym and additions of solar panels.

Board cancels gym renovations but continues with plans for solar panel carports for front parking lot

William Cao, Eric Shi, and Agastya Vitaldevara
October 21, 2023
My walk pathway from my house to Saratoga High.

Relishing my mornings: my short 5-minute commute to school

William Cao
October 13, 2023
 Weightlifting at Bay Club Courtside during our unscheduled first period.

Staying fit: A high schooler’s guide to learning the ins and outs of a local gym

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
September 30, 2023
Carota speaks to students in the quad.

New Special Education Program Specialist joins school with 20 years of experience in education

William Cao and Beverly Xu
September 28, 2023
After the play, senior Tristan Hoang lines up with a distinctive "BP" sticker displayed on the back of his helmet.

Football team wears Benny Pierce patches on helmets to honor the legendary coach who died earlier this year at 88

William Cao
September 27, 2023
The team’s offense forms a huddle during the third quarter of the game against Santa Cruz on Sept. 1. The Falcons won 69-0.

Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme

William Cao
September 7, 2023
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