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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
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

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An unexpected fluffy end to 2020

Angelina Chen
January 11, 2021
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Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’ stands out with elaborate storytelling

Angelina Chen
January 11, 2021
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With recruitment challenges conquered, senior commits to fence and study nanoengineering at UCSD

Angelina Chen
December 14, 2020
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Pandemic impacts my younger brother in unforeseen ways

Angelina Chen
December 11, 2020
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Teachers reminisce in-person school benefits previously taken for granted

Angelina Chen
December 11, 2020
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Falcon website undergoes major redesign

Angelina Chen and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 3, 2020
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Less experience should not make or break a chance to win an Emmy

Angelina Chen
October 20, 2020
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Athletics director Lugo’s job changes with lack of in-person sports

Apurva Chakravarthy and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2020
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Online learning forces teachers to adjust teaching goals

Angelina Chen
September 21, 2020
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Woodsy-themed album ‘folklore’ exposes new side of Taylor Swift’s song writing

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September 4, 2020
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Senior commits to rowing at UPenn

Angelina Chen
May 17, 2020
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Spring sports cancellation brings bittersweet feelings

Angelina Chen
May 1, 2020
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Dance commission hosts online TikTok competition

Andy Chen and Angelina Chen
April 14, 2020

Freshman discovers passion for running

Angelina Chen and Tiffany Wang
March 9, 2020

The real cost of falling donations

Apurva Chakravarthy, Angelina Chen, Brandon Wang, and Oliver Ye
October 24, 2019
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The hidden treasures of Saratoga Village

Angelina Chen and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 24, 2019

After hilly meet at Crystal Springs, girls’ cross country team sees promising future

Anouk Yeh and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2019

Granoff brings enthusiasm to his English classes

Angelina Chen and Tiffany Wang
September 11, 2019

New team mindset foreshadows a successful girls’ cross country season

Angelina Chen and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019

AirPods 2.0: Expensive doesn’t always mean better

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
May 28, 2019

Sneaking into a R-rated movie

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
May 21, 2019

Math teacher opts to teach in San Diego area next year

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 3, 2019
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Eating like an elf: sweet poison for humans?

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 3, 2019

Rainy week leads to postponing of Spring Fling activities

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 2, 2019

No pluses or minuses leads to higher GPAs and less stress

Angelina Chen and Edwin Chen
March 29, 2019
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Little Free Library: national phenomenon spreads to Saratoga

Angelina Chen and Sherrie Shen
February 14, 2019

Movies to get you through post-V Day sadness

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
February 12, 2019

How to get the true winter experience

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
January 31, 2019

Ten Ren Tea: worth it or not?

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
January 28, 2019

Finals schedule sparks different viewpoints

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
December 12, 2018

Freshman singing group In All Seriousness posts videos on Instagram

Angelina Chen and Anna Novoselov
December 10, 2018

Jamba Juice secret menu is refreshing any time of year

Neeti Badve, Angelina Chen, and Amanda Zhu
December 4, 2018

How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick

Angelina Chen and Rohan Kumar
November 28, 2018

Teachers drawn inspiration from iconic entertainers

Angelina Chen
November 26, 2018

Green team continues environmental work from the past

Angelina Chen and Samantha Yee
November 2, 2018

Girls’ tennis: Falcons battle injuries as they head to CCS

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
October 30, 2018

Girls’ tennis: Falcons trying to take flight in early season

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
September 25, 2018

Leaked albums irritate artists, may boost album sales

Angelina Chen and Connie Liang
September 24, 2018
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