Saratoga Falcon
In the upcoming years, climate change and foreign diplomacy should be at the center of U.S. political policies.
Hosting the SAT and PSAT at Saratoga High raises concerns from faculty, parents and students regarding college applications, safety and equity.
The new student-led group is working with the administration to re-examine the curriculum and plan activities to enhance students’ understanding of racial justice.
Individuals all over the district have been working together to galvanize sexual assault and harassment reform they believe has been lacking within schools.
Despite facing difficulties in collaboration, the robotics team runs traditional events to make this year as normal as possible for team members.
Trump Administration’s new Title IX regulations allow schools to dismiss a larger number of cases, a change that many student activists at Los Gatos and Saratoga have not taken lightly.
LGSUHSD is considering moving forward with the next phase in their four-phased plan.
The economics club’s second speaker series event will focus on the history and application of modern economics.
A social media platform that combines communication, purchases and posts, WeChat will cause many inconveniences for the Saratoga Chinese-American community if banned.
The recent surge of high school nonprofits, while seemingly harmless, detracts from attempts by established nonprofits to make a meaningful impact.
Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions.
After a hiatus in 2019, the organization has begun to make a comeback in light of the increasingly tense sociopolitical climate.
In face of restrictions and safety concerns, alumni have found social and academic success while dorming on campus.
While some may say the Lakers win this year was “too easy”, the truth is that the Lakers’ title comes with no asterisk.
Coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. have made the freedom and novelty of international boarding schools more appealing to students.
To adhere to the strict campus guidelines, the boys’ water polo team’s practices are now conducted differently, with players doing workouts instead of normal team practices to minimize contact.
While many student employees have faced drastic job and policy changes, others have found success in working virtually.
Given that they have the opportunity to reach millions with their posts, tweets, and words, it is their duty to speak for what they believe in.
From Zoom meetings to YouTube live streams, religious communities keep their bonds in a year when large in-person celebrations are canceled or significantly altered.
While many took to social media to express their positive feelings about the president catching coronavirus, it serves as an indicator of how serious the pandemic is.
With a tight race for two seats on the council, the Falcon reached out to the candidates to better understand what voters are looking for in the upcoming local election.
After students in rural Rajasthan stopped their education due to COVID-19, members of the outreach team were inspired to create basic English videos teaching everyday conversational phrases.
Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker empowers students through her virtual presentation on the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court Case, which served as a key turning point for the acknowledgements of students’ First Amendment rights.
Santa Clara County health guidelines are cited as the reason for the delay
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, class of 2020 alumni consider taking a gap year
Ritika Garg hosted nine sessions over Zoom, from the end of June to August for first to fourth graders.
With an online tournament every weekend, the speech and debate club has a lot to figure out and little time to do so.
Coaches are gearing up for two sports seasons; they hope enough athletes show up.
Bryson DeChambeau has used several never-before-seen tactics to find great success.
Although the coronavirus has delayed the season and halted actual practices, the team is working hard both on and off campus to reach new heights.
For junior Andy Tran, fishing is a great way to relax, spend time with his family and exercise.
Because of virtual learning, Lugo has adopted a more behind-the-scenes role as he focuses on figuring out what sports will look like in the future
While the season has been pushed out and athletes are limited to COVID-proof practices, the team perseveres.
2020 has seen an increasing number of athletes protesting racism and police brutality among other causes
Here is a quick compilation of footage and records from all the fall 2019 sports.
SHSTV covers Winter Formal, Relay for Life/Turkey Trot, sports, health survey.
SHSTV covers winter formal, fundraisers, FalconFit, MAP Economics, and other news this week.
SHSTV covers Soundings, marching band, WASC, the fall play, and other news this week.
SHSTV covers the week's events and news, including a story on recent cafeteria price increases.
SHSTV offers a preview of the marching band, orchestra and color guard senior night and covers the PG&E blackout and a controversy of the reasons for the name change for the Facebook page shsconfessions to togaconfessions.
We take a look at some of the advertising strategies used during this year's club fair.
With cases of COVID-19 still rising in the county every day, reopening schools is reckless even with safety guidelines.
One thing, if not the only thing, the first presidential debate showed Americans was that debates need stronger regulations.
During the pandemic, people are risking their lives to fulfill their boba addiction.
Researching colleges is made unnecessarily complicated by the lack of transparency about colleges.
Teachers need to stop making homework due 3:30 the same day it’s assigned
Favoring the wrong demographics and repeating bland and unnecessary material, it’s time standardized tests reach the end of their reign.
Short breaks during class will increase students’ level of engagement
With the prospect of AI overtaking the human race, I plan on taking measures to defend myself.
In the pandemic, video games have evolved from pure entertainment into a necessary vehicle for social interaction.
TikTok trends such as ‘what I eat in a day’ and ‘rate my appearance’ videos expose users of all ages to dangerous eating habits and unrealistic body norms.
Amidst a historically low voter turnout for teens, students and alumni alike hope to reverse the trend come November
Connectivity and power issues pose new challenges for both students and admins to work through together
One of the premiere posters from the Asian American starring “Fresh Off the Boat” TV show.
Every fall, I revisit the wizarding world to get into the spirit of Halloween.
It’s time to put the trick-or-treating bags down and do something fun and relaxing for yourself — the perfect Halloween activities.
After being cooped up in my room for six months, I embraced the opportunity to experiment with studying at various locations.
Thrifting requires patience and the ability to upcycle — two things I don’t have.
Even heartthrobs Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson aren’t worth the film’s 138 minutes.
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