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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Anika Jhalani

Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

Anika Jhalani

Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

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Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

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Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

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A modest proposal: the 5-minute lunch

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Cheer team prepares for Day of Dance

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Cheer and football teams bond during banquet

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Sophomore prepares for upcoming Girls’ basketball season

Anika Jhalani

Presidential bracket: How the Republican challengers stack up

Anika Jhalani and Will Edman

An unforgettable swim: ‘09 team breaks national record in relay race

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The Elephant in the room: Columnist reflects on the stigma against conservatives, at school and otherwise

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Needed: Freddie Falcon

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Pee Wee cheer camp wows the crowd

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SHSTV hits ground running with weekly broadcasts

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Cheer starts new season

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Vandals break classroom windows over break

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Senior directors dazzle in student productions

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Musical runs through this weekend

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Increase in crime warrants increasing importance of safety

Anika Jhalani, Paul Jung, Priyanka Nookala, and Will Edman

Students increase financial ‘stocking’

Anika Jhalani

The evolution of cheating

Olivia Chock, Wiill Edman, Anoop Galivanche, Albert Gu, Anika Jhalani, and Priya Nookala

Professional actors perform student-written plays

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When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi

Real relationships, marriage disrespected across the world

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A forbidden forest: Girl tries her own No Shave November experiment

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Public homophobia undermines gay security

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‘Woman in Black’ sets the stage for student productions

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14th Amendment increases problems with illegal immigration

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Girls’ Water Polo: Optimistic attitude to make splash

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Successful Club Day kicks off school year

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Whitman fit to lead as governor

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Junior hopes one day to occupy the White House . . . but as the First Lady

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