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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
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
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
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
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 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
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 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
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025
This year, I will be avoiding greasy fast food
New year, new diet
January 28, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Allison Tan

Senior Mag 2023: The places that defined our class

Shreya Rallabandi and Allison Tan
June 6, 2023

Senior Mag 2023: Signing off after four crazy years

Allison Tan
June 6, 2023
100-word rant: Students who write 27’ instead of ‘27 should be rescinded

100-word rant: Students who write 27’ instead of ‘27 should be rescinded

Allison Tan
April 1, 2023
Activities director Kristen Cunningham poses with rally commission after the bachelorette themed night rally.

Activities director announces she’ll be leaving for another position next year in Northern California

Allison Tan
March 30, 2023
Ally’s bible of rizz makes a return.

Much-needed tips for Falcons with no game when it comes to love

Allison Tan
March 28, 2023
Senior guard Julian Berklowitz-Sklar gets ready for a defensive possession late in the team’s game against Los Gatos on Feb. 8.

Photo or Graphic for: Wildcats deal blow to Falcons’ CCS chances

Neal Malhotra, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Andy Zhu
February 13, 2023
During practice, senior captain Dylan Sinton looks to find an open lane during their flying changes drill. 

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ soccer disappointed with a tie on their long-anticipated senior night

Anika Kapasi
February 12, 2023
Spring semester events deserve the same amount of hype as first semester.

Spirit — and event participation — should last the whole year

Allison Tan
February 12, 2023
Drama Club advertises sign ups for the New Works festival on social media.

Drama department spotlights student talent in New Works Festival

Allison Tan
February 10, 2023
Class President grapples with pleasing classmates with hoodies designs.

Will there be Class of ‘23 hoodie? The senior class president addresses the probing question

Allison Tan
February 10, 2023
The leadership conference attendees pose in front of Aurora’s castle on the last day of the trip.

Leadership class travels to Anaheim and learns leadership the ‘Disney Way’

Allison Tan and Tara Natarajan
February 10, 2023
Should senior commit day be advertised by leadership? 

Advertising Commit Day as an official day contributes to hyper-academic culture

Allison Tan
February 9, 2023
The fans want to know!

In college admissions, discussing mental health comes with frustrating downsides

Allison Tan and Shreya Rallabandi
January 31, 2023
Everyone dreads scrolling through the endless posts that come with the winter season. 

Top 10: Winter posts I don’t want to see

Allison Tan
December 16, 2022
During a timeout in a Dec. 8 game against Branham, Steven Ning motivates his teammates.

Photo or Graphic for: Sophomore JV basketball player hopes to play at the next level

George Hu
December 15, 2022
Junior midfielder and striker Kate Oberhauser dribbles the ball between two Wilcox players on Dec. 6.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ soccer adjusts to moving up a division with small roster

Anika Kapasi and Kavya Patel
December 10, 2022
Juniors listen to Professor Warren as he discusses Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Photo or Graphic for: English 11 Honors hosts ‘Hamlet’ discussion with Shakespeare professor

Jonny Luo and Victoria Hu
December 10, 2022
The Anti-Racism task force poses with speakers before the rally on Nov. 21.

Anti-Racism Task Force rallies to combat racism

William Norwood and Allison Tan
December 8, 2022
District PIO officer Tanya De La Cruz works in the LGSUHSD office.

Photo or Graphic for: Responding to calls for better communication, district employs public information officer for first time

Maggie Zeng and William Norwood
December 8, 2022
Hemmerich helps students with their projects on Dec. 1.

Photo or Graphic for: Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet

Divya Vadlakonda
December 6, 2022
Spirit commission takes on five unique dress-up days to increase Halloween spirit.

Leadership pleased with participation from Halloween spirit week

Allison Tan
November 20, 2022
Ally’s book of rizz never lies.

Top 10: effective rizz techniques

Allison Tan
November 16, 2022
Senior men are increasingly traveling in herds.

100-word rant: Senior men, stop traveling in packs

Allison Tan
November 10, 2022
Drum Major Petr Tupitsyn overlooks his marching band, ready to showcase their senior night performance.

Marching band shows promising season with their performance ‘Blossom’

Allison Tan and Zachary Zinman
October 25, 2022
The cheer team walks together along the track before the football game.

Photo or Graphic for: Cheer team prepares for competitions as sideline season comes to an end

Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang
October 21, 2022
After losing my spare key to my house while my parents were abroad, I finally found a place to sleep.

A day in the life of a bobarista from hell

Allison Tan
October 17, 2022
The class of 2023 is experiencing senioritis while drafting college essays.

Dear seniors, get a grip

Allison Tan
September 25, 2022
Nearly 50 seniors show up to the first day of Homecoming move-in.

Senior Homecoming participation increases

Allison Tan and Tara Natarajan
September 24, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Sophomore class office hosts first in-person boba fundraiser

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 29, 2021
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