Angelina Chen

 Swift’s second surprise album mirrors her previous album in sound but trumps it in Swift’s ability to create multifaceted stories in a few minutes.  

After years of trying, senior convinces her parents to adopt a kitten.  

Even with a recent lack of tournaments due to the pandemic, senior Jason Chin is looking forward to new fencing opportunities at college.

As teachers find a new normal in online learning, they find themselves missing aspects of in person school that an online setting blatantly lacks.

 The pandemic introduces a new set of issues for my brother in middle school which could potentially affect him for many years to come.  

Over the summer, the editors-in-chief and journalism adviser Michael Tyler worked with their longtime website designer to revamp the Falcon website

Following the 2020 Emmy Awards, actress Zendaya faces backlash for winning best lead actress over more experienced nominees.

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  

Teachers overcome difficulties through curriculum revisions and changing how assessments are administered. 

Taylor Swift releases a surprise eighth album relating to the ideas of storytelling and tradition.

Senior Dominick Richiuso plans to continue rowing in college after his achievements in various up-scale competitions  

 Due to the recent shelter-in-place order, senior athletes are met with lost opportunities in their respective sports.

During these unprecedented times, the dance commission and those who competed in the TikTok contest hope to connect others through social media.  

Freshman Elsa Blom joins the cross country team after doing it for one year in sixth grade, becoming one of the fastest girls on the team.

Snapshots into some of downtown Saratoga’s lesser known stores.

Already maligned programs take further hit from digitized Falcon Fest packets.

Hilly terrain causes girls’ cross country team to adapt and overcome challenges.

New AP Language Arts and English 10 teacher Matt Granoff looks forward to interacting with students in and out of the classroom.

Strong dedication and abundance of young talent point to a successful girls cross country season.

Apple has recently released a new, visually similar version of AirPods, but people are skeptical if they are worth the high cost.

Two 15-year-old reporters try and sneak into an R-rated movie with food from home.

Reporters try an unusual combination of foods in attempt to eat like Buddy the elf from the movie “Elf”

AP Stats teacher Andrew Shoemaker is forced to move this summer due to his wife’s health conditions and high cost of living.

Following AP Testing, the school will hope for better weather to hold PowerPuff games and Lip Dub

Reporters argue in favor of current grading system.

Libraries-on-a-stick help bring neighborhoods together through a love of reading

Reporters list the eight best movies to watch after a Valentine’s Day spent alone.

Reporters recommend chilly vacation destinations that provide the true winter experience.

Reporters try Ten Ren Tea and find it to be okay.

The new finals schedules is a response to teacher complaints about unfairness.

Freshmen Anjali Nuggehalli, Kavita Sundaram and Sanjana Somayajula pursue their singing passions by recording song covers together.

Reporters enjoy secret Jamba Juice drinks.

Sophomores share strategies to help stick to New Years resolutions. Two methods include setting progressive goals instead of making a drastic change and finding a partner to help keep accountability.

Drama teacher Sarah Thermond and choir and orchestra teacher Andrew Ford discuss idols from childhood that impact their teachings today.

Green Team continues to work on projects from past years, such as installing solar panels on campus.

Despite several key players' injuries, the girls stay optimistic for CCS.

Girls' tennis team aims to go further than last year.

Reporters weigh the ethical issues of leaked songs.