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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 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
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 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
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Allen Luo

Dear colleges, I don’t accept your rejection letter

Derek Hsu and Allen Luo
March 31, 2022
Portrayed in a sketched by a courtroom artist, senior mock trial president Nicole Lu competes at the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Competition.

Students see success in competitions, scholarships

Selina Chen, Allen Luo, Jonny Luo, and Nikhil Mathihalli
March 2, 2022

A global tapestry: Students share experiences with international sports cultures

Preston Fu and Allen Luo
February 1, 2022
Sophomore Bettafish members Kai Otsuka and Rishab Melkote work on their robot in preparation for the scrimmage. 

Robotics team holds first in-house scrimmage in two years

Alexander Kan and Allen Luo
December 1, 2021
Fix the bathroom air dryers

Fix the bathroom air dryers

Allen Luo
October 8, 2021

Top 10 ways to avoid COVID-19

Allen Luo and Preston Fu
September 9, 2021
Senior Henrik Zhang prepares to serve in a match at the Spartans Butterfly Open in Santa Clara on June 11 this past summer.

Senior qualifies for U-17 national table tennis team

Preston Fu and Allen Luo
September 5, 2021
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Students should be fully vaccinated before returning to school

Allen Luo
May 11, 2021

Top 10 excuses for turning your camera off on Zoom

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
April 14, 2021
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
April 2, 2021
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No escaping testing this year — juniors set to take online SBAC

Allen Luo
April 1, 2021
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Lying for vaccinations is unethical, diverts resources to unneeded areas

Allen Luo
March 30, 2021
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Black History Month curriculum opt-out should have never been offered

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
March 24, 2021
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AP test schedule changes receive mixed reactions

Allen Luo and Aaria Thomas
March 18, 2021
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Teachers and other school staff should be required to vaccinate for COVID-19 before returning to school

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
December 14, 2020
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Welander adjusts curriculum to virtual learning through variety of approaches

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
December 9, 2020
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Ceramics classes adjust to online learning

Allen Luo and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 4, 2020
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Weight room loses $7,000 worth of equipment, reflecting larger security problem across campus

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
December 1, 2020
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Elementary schools should not reopen, even in hybrid mode

Allen Luo
November 5, 2020
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 22, 2020
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 18, 2020
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SAT and PSAT test dates postponed until end of October

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 15, 2020
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SHSTV shifts curriculum to fit virtual learning

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 13, 2020
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 10, 2020
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Sports seasons changed due to safety concerns

Ben Li and Allen Luo
August 29, 2020
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
August 26, 2020
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Meme culture takes a concerning turn during troubling times

Ben Li and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Credit-no-credit system would fail to accurately represent students’ abilities

Allen Luo
April 16, 2020
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
March 25, 2020

PE Testing is unnecessary and unbeneficial

Alan Zu and Allen Luo
March 12, 2020

Meme culture among Gen Z takes a darker turn

Ben Li and Allen Luo
March 6, 2020

Single entry points in schools not as effective as they sound

Allen Luo
January 28, 2020

“OK Boomer”: offensive or just a joke?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
January 27, 2020

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

Lip Dub to be earlier this year

Jackson Green and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

ASB combines with Relay for Life and Turkey Trot for pre-holiday event

Harshini Velchamy and Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

ID scanners more viable than current sign-out system

Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

‘Joker’ movie: stunning but shallow

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

Starting school later will be ineffective

Allen Luo and Alan Zu
October 15, 2019

iPhone 11: Is it worth it?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 15, 2019
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SHSTV now has guest instructors from professional broadcasting

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 14, 2019

AP Statistics students interview students, analyze response bias

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
October 14, 2019

Cafeteria changes cause confusion; staff works to speed up lines

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019

Falcon Fest changes fail to hit their mark

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019
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