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Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Members of the Saratoga debate team pose for a group picture during the James Logan Invitational.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
March 1, 2025
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
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
After controversial lawsuits, photos of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy resurfaced on the internet.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
March 1, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
The team huddles during their CCS quarterfinals game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Boys’ basketball team falls to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in CCS Division-III quarterfinals
March 2, 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
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
March 2, 2025
Seniors lock your cars before the underclassmen sneak in.
100-word rant: Underclassmen, wait your turn and stop sneaking off campus during lunches
March 2, 2025
It’s about time to rebalance the scale of power.
America’s allies must limit Trump’s power grab
March 1, 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
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025
New year’s goals are written down, surrounded by the mess of daily life.
‘New Year, new me’ is sadly a myth
March 1, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…
Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro
March 1, 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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Amulya Vadlakonda

‘Tis the season for sambar, tacos and fondue

Amith Galivanche, Amulya Vadlakonda, and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 16, 2016

Staff editorial: Schoolwide switch to Canvas leads to many conveniences for students

Amulya Vadlakonda
September 8, 2016

Columnists: Double standards for female athletes made obvious at Rio

Amulya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Yang
September 7, 2016

Cheaper by three fourths of a dozen

Amith Galivanche and Amulya Vadlakonda
May 21, 2016

AP classes should have finals before the AP exam

Amulya Vadlakonda
May 18, 2016

Too many Prom-blems: Junior laments the exorbitant cost of prom

Amulya Vadlakonda
April 25, 2016
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Your India is not my India

Amulya Vadlakonda
March 28, 2016

Musicians belt out controversial messages for social change

Katherine Sun and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 19, 2016

‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps

Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda
February 8, 2016

Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation

Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang
February 7, 2016

SNL on the decline with the loss of slapstick comedy

Shazia Gupta and Amulya Vadlakonda
February 3, 2016

Federal enforcement of regulations only way to solve country’s gun violence

Michelle Lee and Amulya Vadlakonda
February 2, 2016

Both sides of the couch: Examining the stigma surrounding therapy from two perspectives

Caitlin Ju and Amulya Vadlakonda
February 1, 2016

Tumblr feminism goes too far

Nidhi Jain and Amulya Vadlakonda
December 10, 2015

Reactions to the Paris attack both heartwarming and disturbing

Amulya Vadlakonda
November 26, 2015

Junior joins speech and debate

Divya Rallabandi and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 26, 2015

GPA boost shouldn’t boost stress

Ryan Kim and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 22, 2015

ISPE program rejects Indian classical dance

Amulya Vadlakonda
October 21, 2015

Celebrity fame furthers causes

Katherine Sun and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2015

Senior creates documentary about autistic children

Divya Rallabandi and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2015

‘I am Cait’ raises awareness for transgender community

Amulya Vadlakonda
September 13, 2015

More uniform grade policies necessary for academic fairness

Caitlin Ju and Amulya Vadlakonda
May 18, 2015

Ong, Raj win 2nd place in parliamentary debate at state tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
April 23, 2015

Team pranks on another level with “ugly Facebook photos” and fake parking tickets

Caitlin Ju and Amulya Vadlakonda
April 16, 2015

Season nears end with the state qualifying tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 11, 2015

“Humans of New York” Facebook page raises $1.5 million for students

Miles Albert and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 5, 2015

Two different successes, two different seniors: Was it worth it?

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 4, 2015

Rape cases: focus should be shifted to preventative measures

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 4, 2015

Speech and debate team successful at MLK Invitational

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
January 22, 2015

Can you: speak in Spanish for an entire day?

Saya Sivaram and Amulya Vadlakonda
January 22, 2015

Big expectations for pitch perfect sequel

Jenny Qian and Amulya Vadlakonda
January 20, 2015

Meninism as backlash to radical feminism

Amulya Vadlakonda
January 20, 2015

Speech and debate starts off on a good note

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
November 20, 2014

Feminism crashing down by a wrecking ball

Jade Bisht and Amulya Vadlakonda
November 13, 2014

Is Common Roots forgetting its roots?

Kevin Chow and Amulya Vadlakonda
October 14, 2014

Can you talk like Miranda Sings for an entire day?

Amulya Vadlakonda
October 2, 2014

Not just stuck in the middle

Amulya Vadlakonda
September 4, 2014

Speech and debate faces more changes

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
September 4, 2014
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Falcon Focus: I am a time juggler

Amulya Vadlakonda
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