Saratoga Falcon

With the cancellation of school-wide sports and activities, the dance team takes to online video-calls to help members cope with difficult times

New Effective Speech and Communication and Creative Writing 2 classes suggested to school board for next year

Renovations for a new science classroom are all but confirmed for the 900 wing, which is currently occupied by the M-SET Robotics club

Saratoga High boy’s swim team crowned national champions by Swimming World Magazine.

The WASC accreditation visitation has been postponed to fall 2021 due to the growing risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. 

With adequate funding, Common Roots has brought the Sources of Strength program back on campus in order to establish a peer-to-peer support system.

Alumna Kathy Heinze represented the U.S. in Riga at U.S.S.R. international swim meet.

Throughout the years I’ve spent playing competitive soccer, I’ve had to develop a mental toughness in order to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.

Apps which claim to target certain muscle groups with short workouts fall short of expectations

Senior George Bian reflects on the deep impact football has had on his journey through high school upon receiving scholarship

If a decade of golf has taught me anything, it’s that hardwork and dedication pay off

After a rough season due to moving to a higher league, head coach John Li implements new, relatively controversial policies to make the team more competitive.

Various athletes conclude that reviewing game tape, whether it is to improve individual skill or to scout an opponent, greatly influences the success of the player and team

Many athletes are now speaking out about their struggles with mental health in order to combat the public’s perception of it.

Contrary to the Saratoga norm, students should use their summer vacation to actually relax.

LG teacher’s coming out sparks discussion of importance of diversity among educators

Editor’s note: This story was written prior to the March 13 closure of school.
 

Although older generations accuse our generation of being too attached to phones, this is only because of our upbringing, and there are in fact lots of positives that come with screen usage

Relying on peers and rumors can lead to poor choices.

Foreign languages are not prioritized by most students, so why make another option?

Many important holidays are being ignored in lieu of trivial ones that hold no true, significant meaning.

With junior prom canceled, students have to find ways to use the dresses they purchased.

Stereotypes of each grade level influence teacher’s perceptions of students and only typify certain students in each grade. 

2000 alumnus Warren Wong finds leadership fulfillment through small team management in business.

Some use apps that specifically reward not picking up their favorite device for extended periods.

Students take West Valley classes in order to complete their Visual Performing Arts credit.

Junior shifts from a piano player to a respected member of the music production community.

As compassion fatigue become more common in every day school campuses, students and teachers continue to get educated on what it is and how to cope with it.

Staring at a black computer screen is my irrational fear.

Two news bois rank the song in the Philly rapper’s new album.

Recalling my uneasy experiences with the fear of holes ushers memories of wasp nests, pancakes and a particular red fruit.

Reporters travel all the way to San Francisco to hike uphill and smell flowers.

The rising rapper’s second album proves he belongs among the greats of today’s hip-hop game

A trip down memory lane into the exciting world of feral cats invokes nostalgia.

Here are some activities I tried and recommend to other people who are feeling bored during quarantine.