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Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Free speech is censored in certain countries
Analysis: Censorship to the point of murder, courtesy of two world powers
February 28, 2025
The common settings that SHS students use as third places.
From relaxing natural spots to quiet library corners: how having a so-called third place can relieve stress and boost productivity
February 27, 2025
Photo taken from the inauguration.
Analysis: How Trump’s policies, principles and cabinet picks seek to remake America in dangerous ways
February 26, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Some of the most notable players who have been traded during this year’s trade deadline. (Left to Right: Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis and Brandom Ingram)
NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades
February 25, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Aiden Ye
A collection of my late passes to 2nd period due to my senioritis.

The duality of senior year: college applications and senioritis

Aiden Ye
March 19, 2024
Budding wrestling team gains experience through tournaments, dual meets and college visits

Budding wrestling team gains experience through tournaments, dual meets and college visits

Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye
January 27, 2024
While empty now, the Falcon Nest is expected to be a casual work space for students before the end of this school year.

School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center

Alan Cai and Aiden Ye
January 25, 2024
Junior Keion Ashjaee-Marshall works towards a cradle hold against sophomore Jayden Kwong.

New wrestlers work with experienced new coach

Aiden Ye
November 17, 2023
Urvi Iyer dribbles down the court towards teammate Ava Cai.

Season preview: Guided by new coach, girls’ basketball focuses on shoring up defense

Aiden Ye and Florence Wei
November 16, 2023
Two seniors qualify as Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists

Two seniors qualify as Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists

Aiden Ye
November 6, 2023
Budlight released rainbow-colored cans to celebrate their partnership with Mulvaney.

Bud Light’s controversial advertisement highlights worrying social media trend

Aiden Ye and Victoria Lin
September 29, 2023
Rajamani guides student through addition of rational equations.

New Precalculus teacher puts in extra time to help students

Aiden Ye
September 25, 2023
Biology teacher Kristen Thomson dances to “Baby Shark” during the faculty quad day.

Faculty’s quad day on Sept. 18 exceeds expectations despite short practice time

Aiden Ye
September 23, 2023
What happens when seniors get home from school. 

Seniorly tired all the time: lessons we’re learning with our newly minted status

Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye
September 19, 2023

2023 Falcon Sports Rankings

Anika Kapasi, Victoria Lin, Aiden Ye, and Andy Zhu
June 1, 2023
Senior Lucas Dennis pitches a ball

Top senior athletes: Falcons shine in their respective sports

Victoria Lin, Tara Natarajan, and Aiden Ye
June 1, 2023
At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day

At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day

Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye
May 27, 2023
Swimmers warm up at the Baylor Aquatics Center at the CCS championships.

Swim team participates in CCS, girls’ team makes States

Mitchell Chen, Victoria Lin, and Aiden Ye
May 27, 2023
Junior Eric Norris and sophomore Ryan Backhus successfully block the ball and score a point against Los Gatos on May 3.

The comeback kids: Despite quarterfinal loss to Harker in CCS, the volleyball team ends the season feeling like champions

Derek Liang, Andrew Lin, and Aiden Ye
May 24, 2023
Senior Mason Wang presents his project Noora to members of the Stanford Natural Language Processing team.

Stanford can wait: Senior take a gap year to focus on AI research and startup

Aiden Ye
May 20, 2023

Top 10 pains ache in very real ways

Victoria Lin and Aiden Ye
May 12, 2023
Meta shoveling money into the fire that is the Metaverse.

Meta’s Metaverse so far a financial flop

Aiden Ye
March 30, 2023
Freshman Nikhil Srivatsa completes a forehand while warming up for a match against Los Altos

Despite rainouts and injuries, boys’ tennis team forges ahead

Daniel Wu and Aiden Ye
March 16, 2023
Many universities such as Yale undersell the importance of mental health among their students.

Opinion: Mental health should be a major consideration when choosing colleges

Nicole Lee and Aiden Ye
March 14, 2023
Model UN participated in the 26th SMUNC held by Stanford last November.

Model UN plans first ever conference at Saratoga High

Aiden Ye and Zack Zhang
February 16, 2023
Physics teacher Matthew Welander does a bench press.

Physics teacher Matthew Welander finds numerous benefits of going to the gym

Sam Bai and Aiden Ye
January 26, 2023
Quiz Bowl Club officers teach techniques and train the team members by answering quick questions during their lunch meetings. 

Quiz Bowl wins first two tournaments, qualifies for national tournament

Nikhil Mathihalli, Aiden Ye, and Zack Zhang
December 1, 2022
Senior wide receiver Seth Hulme catches the football behind opponent’s back.

Football secures needed win in final game

Parav Manney and Aiden Ye
November 21, 2022
Zambon helps sophomore Samanvi Boppana with her work.

New Spanish teacher Claudia Zambon makes transition from private to public school setting

Natalie Chua and Aiden Ye
November 1, 2022
The moment the Vikings  scored the winning touch down against the Falcons during the Homecoming game.

Controversial call on timing error snatches Homecoming win from Falcons

Parav Manney and Aiden Ye
September 29, 2022
There is no place better than Reddit to waste your time.

Top 10 subreddits

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
September 29, 2022
Disclaimer: please do not follow this advice unless your GPA is professionally trained for cliff-jumping.

Tips and tricks to getting an A+ on every essay

Aiden Ye
September 24, 2022
Three geese and their offspring parade across campus.

And about those geese on campus . . . they’re not so cute

Aiden Ye
May 30, 2022
Metal is the best study music

Metal is the best study music

Aiden Ye
May 30, 2022
Gloriana Garcia standing in front of motivational posters in her room.

Long-term sub brings in her experiences as an advocate, journalist and entrepreneur into classroom

Sam Bai, Selina Chen, and Aiden Ye
May 22, 2022
Extend your productivity with these extensions

Extend your productivity with these extensions

Aiden Ye
May 22, 2022
Falcon individuals and teams shine in their respective sports

Falcon individuals and teams shine in their respective sports

Sam Bai, Aiden Ye, and Victoria Hu
May 20, 2022
Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye

Pickett retires after 9 years of teaching math at the school

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
May 20, 2022
Measure E to the finish: School to conduct major renovations over the summer

Measure E to the finish: School to conduct major renovations over the summer

Anamika Anand, Jonny Luo, and Aiden Ye
March 18, 2022
No. 1 Singles Kosei Ogata serves in a match against Los Gatos, and the Falcons ultimately won 6-1.

Boys’ tennis: Falcons gear up for success with new players

Hannah Lee and Aiden Ye
March 18, 2022
Same-subject classes should have similar policies, assessments and difficulty

Same-subject classes should have similar policies, assessments and difficulty

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
March 16, 2022

Academic clubs prepare to host respective competitions

Jonny Luo, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Aiden Ye
February 1, 2022
Living with nosebleeds

Living with nosebleeds

Aiden Ye
January 23, 2022
Math and CS teacher incorporates video games into teaching

Math and CS teacher incorporates video games into teaching

Sam Bai and Aiden Ye
January 21, 2022

Top 10 excuses for not returning your friend’s pencil

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
January 18, 2022
Varsity no. 1 singles sophomore Sabrina Manea rallies during practice.

Girls’ tennis team reflects on season full of losses

Aiden Ye and Anamika Anand
December 1, 2021
Teachers gather for a picture in the library after the Nov. 16 LGSUHSD board meeting.

District Teachers Association rallies behind effort to get higher pay

Sam Bai, Shreya Rallabandi, and Aiden Ye
November 22, 2021
A deep dive into popular cereals

A deep dive into popular cereals

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
November 17, 2021
Senior Lance Wang looks over his answers for the SAT in the library on Oct. 28.

Seniors take SAT on campus for second straight year

Nicole Lu and Aiden Ye
November 16, 2021
‘Starcraft’: the hardest game ever

‘Starcraft’: the hardest game ever

Aiden Ye
November 4, 2021
Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake

Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake

Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye
October 8, 2021
Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding

Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding

Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye
October 8, 2021
100-Word Rant: Short lunchtime disadvantages non-speed-eaters

100-Word Rant: Short lunchtime disadvantages non-speed-eaters

Aiden Ye
October 7, 2021

Top 10 ways to get bored

Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye
October 6, 2021
Hot take: Allow dropoffs in senior and junior parking areas

Hot take: Allow dropoffs in senior and junior parking areas

Aiden Ye
October 6, 2021
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