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The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
January 23, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Shrines like the Kotoku-in Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan, are great sights, but they are also filled with tourists who take away from the location’s atmosphere.
Off the beaten streets: I spent my winter break visiting Japan’s hidden gems
January 23, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.
Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test
January 22, 2025
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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With new regulations, Saratoga Farmers Market community finds reprieve from pandemic

Allison Hartley and Kaitlyn Tsai
March 5, 2021

Top ten letters of the English alphabet

Justin Guo and Allison Hartley
March 1, 2021

Top 10 punctuation marks

Allison Hartley and Kaitlyn Tsai
February 23, 2021

20 years after graduation, alumni Andrew Bosworth forges path as Facebook VP of AR/VR

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
August 5, 2020
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Annexation of the Mountain Winery struck down, owners refunded money used to hire contractors to study effects

Allison Hartley and Anouk Yeh
May 30, 2020
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Students stunned by sexual assault allegations against choir director Andrew Ford

Manasi Garg, Allison Hartley, and Kaitlyn Tsai
May 24, 2020
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Cracking under quarantine? Try the park and residential Los Gatos’s pop-up art scene

Allison Hartley
May 6, 2020
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District announces optional credit/no-credit grading system

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2020
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Twenty years later: Class president veers from career in politics to business and tech

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
April 1, 2020
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20/20 by genetics, bespectacled by choice

Allison Hartley
March 18, 2020

Excused mental health days symbolize parity between mental, physical health, encourage students to seek support

Allison Hartley
March 6, 2020

A teacher’s work never goes away: ‘You don’t clock out’

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
February 12, 2020

Peer-grading expedites corrections, learning process

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
January 17, 2020

Roaring ‘20s theme brings fancier aesthetic to formal

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allison Hartley
November 22, 2019

We’re (not) all in this together: Grade-anxious students undermine the potential of Socratic seminars 

Allison Hartley
November 20, 2019

P-Rob returns to campus as service learning coordinator

Allison Hartley
November 15, 2019
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CBI program pushes students to grow independence, learn life skills

Allison Hartley and Emilie Zhou
October 15, 2019

Administration has two new members

Andy Chen and Allison Hartley
September 9, 2019

Mastering the master schedule pandemonium

Allison Hartley
September 5, 2019
SMASH'N Silent Auction

SMASH’n silent auction to fundraise for MAP

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
May 23, 2019

Speedy seven sprint through CCS semis

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 17, 2019
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Athletes achieve personal records at end-of-the season qualifying meets

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 2, 2019
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District announces hiring of Greg Louie as new principal

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
April 29, 2019

Grammy-themed junior prom wins praise

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
April 28, 2019

KonMari method proves to be a grueling mental challenge

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2019

Hidden hero and weekend warrior battles SHS maintenance repairs for 10 years

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2019

Older service clubs face low participation as student interest shifts

Allison Hartley
March 26, 2019

Track: On the mark with Ellis

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 26, 2019

ASB: New blood to refresh team dynamics, decreased class office demand more accountability

Megan Chen and Allison Hartley
March 26, 2019

What the community wants for P-Rob’s successor — someone like P-Rob

Allison Hartley and Krithi Sankar
March 26, 2019

Supplementary class offers alternative credit fulfillment online

Allison Hartley
March 14, 2019

That’s hype: What can be done to increase support for sports

Allison Hartley
March 12, 2019

Girls’ basketball loses again to Aptos in CCS semifinals

Allison Hartley
March 6, 2019

Fast fashion festering in a consumerist world: slow fashion rising to quell environmental, human rights impacts

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
March 1, 2019
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Coglitore uncovers willpower in light of mother’s lasting tenacity

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 1, 2019

Alumna wrestled to confront her personal identity, eventually winning a medal at the Olympics

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
February 12, 2019

Basketball: Girls charge through injuries as players are forced to learn new positions

Allison Hartley
January 31, 2019
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SEL advocates for campus connectedness, compassion

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

SUFC’s culture fair showcases individuality, forges connections

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

Garden project to translate classroom learning to hands-on experience

Allison Hartley and Selena Liu
January 28, 2019

Meme account satirizes the Silicon Valley teenage experience

Allison Hartley
January 22, 2019

Girls basketball drives forward from previous season’s injuries

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
November 27, 2018
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By embracing change, Boys Scouts of America separates from controversial history

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
November 27, 2018
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Sunlit English Palace honors retired teacher with pun

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
November 27, 2018

Grant me the salvation of paper towels

Allison Hartley
November 26, 2018

Midterm elections bring new city council member

Allison Hartley
November 18, 2018

My experiences as a Wasian girl in very different climates

Allison Hartley
November 14, 2018

Rubbing elbows with Ronan Farrow

Allison Hartley
November 14, 2018

City council works toward common goals, with candidates promising to preserve city culture

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Spirit Commission to host first ‘Trunk-or-treat’

Allison Hartley and Muthu Palaniappan
October 15, 2018

Field hockey incorporates new blood

Allison Hartley
October 15, 2018

Youth Commission represents Saratoga teens, organizes community events

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
October 15, 2018

4-sport alumnus athlete declined D1 scholarship, but landed in education

Allison Hartley
October 12, 2018

Hot off the presses: P-Rob keeps community updated with his weekly emails

Allison Hartley and Shreya Katkere
October 10, 2018

WiSTEM club rebrands itself to encourage participation

Allison Hartley
October 10, 2018

Freshman elections held within first weeks of school

Allison Hartley and Muthu Palaniappan
September 10, 2018

New English teacher embraces Saratoga High

Allison Hartley
September 10, 2018
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Season Preview: Field hockey aims to improve young players

Allison Hartley
September 4, 2018

On a mission to teach

Allison Hartley
September 4, 2018
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