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Juniors Jack Dong and Nathan Liu (left to right) interview Dr. Tony Masri about sleep.
Students receive expert advice at ‘Sleeping Can Be Your Secret Hack’ Q&A
November 11, 2024
The marching band and color guard take the field for their final performance of their 2024 field show, “The Show Must Go On.”
Marching band closes its season placing second at the WBA Regional Championships in LA
November 11, 2024
Students in the marching band and color guard perform their show “The Show Must Go On” at the Oct. 26 Cupertino Tournament of Bands.
Marching band takes fourth place at Cupertino High competition
November 4, 2024
A child presses on the button, triggering the smasher.
Robotics hosts its 3rd annual SMASH event, fueling Halloween excitement and offering new activities
November 3, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Anson Hulme dresses up as his coach Archie Ljepava, capturing his signature baseball cap, glasses and beard.
Annual Halloween parade showcases clever costumes, tributes to staff and friendship groups
November 3, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
Out of the five chemical showers in the science hall, this chemical shower lies outside chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.
Chemical showers act as essential safeguards in science wing
October 30, 2024
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
October 28, 2024
Receiver Sawyer Chao driving through Gunn’s defense.
Injury-plagued Falcons limp to the end of season with three losses
November 11, 2024
Senior Sydney Riera makes a pass during the team’s senior night game on Oct. 30.
Field hockey misses CCS after tough loss vs Presentation High on penalty shots
November 7, 2024
Junior Sahaana Potti has committed to Pepperdine.
Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine
November 1, 2024
A Fantasy Premier League squad’s performance on game week 5
Sophomores find fantasy leagues make professional sports more entertaining to watch
October 28, 2024
Senior Sarah Lim practices her swing at the Saratoga Country Club range.
Star golfer Sarah Lim cards all-time low score in recent home match vs. Gunn
October 28, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
An assortment of differently colored onions — all of which taste terrible.
A 200-word perspective on the terrible taste of onions
October 28, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024
The warmth of the holiday season can come from a variety of foods other than meaty dishes.
Vegetarian alternatives to staple Thanksgiving foods
October 31, 2024
We went to Costco to review their Halloween selections and were immediately drawn to this adorable squishmallow.
Costco’s Halloween essentials: our recommendations
October 30, 2024
My initial fervor started to decline in June, as my stress levels went down, and my days began to become very standardized.
New year, new me?: My journey through journaling
October 30, 2024

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
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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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