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Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Technology in Sports: Athletes using recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics
May 21, 2024
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024
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All content by Anika Kapasi
Proposition 28 brings in over $140,000 to benefit school’s arts programs
Anika Kapasi
May 21, 2024
50 years of Saratoga Music Boosters celebrated at annual Pancake Breakfast
Saachi Jain
,
Anika Kapasi
,
Jane Lee
,
Anthony Luo
, and
Angela Tan
May 6, 2024
Junior concerto competition winner shines in spring orchestra concert
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
April 5, 2024
Attending a prestigious college doesn’t guarantee future success
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
April 4, 2024
Prom to be held on San Francisco Bay cruise
Anika Kapasi
March 30, 2024
Dear SHS parents, PLEASE let me back out of the parking lot after school
Anika Kapasi
March 7, 2024
Lessons outside the classroom: teachers’ dos and don’ts for a first date
Anika Kapasi
and
Beverly Xu
February 15, 2024
Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division
Anika Kapasi
February 14, 2024
Rolling through life as a certified third wheel
Anika Kapasi
February 14, 2024
The Charcuterie Board Beatdown: which reporter will make the breaking board?
Anika Kapasi
,
Derek Liang
,
Tara Natarajan
,
Kathy Wang
, and
Beverly Xu
February 14, 2024
Months of lengthy rehearsals pay off for Symphonic Wind Ensemble at state-wide conference
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
February 9, 2024
Parenting advice from teens: I wish…
Anika Kapasi
and
Jane Lee
February 6, 2024
Music program aims to foster community through holiday performances
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
December 13, 2023
Falcons search for answers at goalie even as their offense jumps to a fast start
Anika Kapasi
December 11, 2023
[Photo] Turnovers contribute to close losses in boys’ basketball preseason
Neal Malhotra
December 9, 2023
A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously
Anika Kapasi
December 7, 2023
Staff editorial: Why holding Winter Formal at Dave and Buster’s this year was a bust
Anika Kapasi
December 7, 2023
Summer programs, while sometimes useful and engaging, can handicap students heading into the challenging honors and AP classes
Anika Kapasi
December 2, 2023
[Photo] Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season
Shirina Cao
and
Jessica Li
November 20, 2023
Marching band closes out season with sweepstakes win at Folsom Fall Festival
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
November 16, 2023
[Photo] Falcons lose senior night game to Jefferson in controversial fashion after officials reset clock
William Cao
October 21, 2023
Marching band places third at Cupertino tournament
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
October 21, 2023
Dear Toga students: You aren’t ‘too cool’ to attend rallies
Shirina Cao
and
Anika Kapasi
October 19, 2023
A junior-year guide to self-care
Anika Kapasi
October 11, 2023
Symphonic Wind Ensemble prepares for statewide music conference
Anika Kapasi
and
Angela Tan
September 28, 2023
[Photo] Freshmen make strides during quad day performance
Alan Cai
September 21, 2023
[Photo] Cheer preview: New head coach buoys team’s hopes
Derek Liang
September 23, 2023
[Photo] Dance team kicks off to powerful start while adjusting to new coach
Shirina Cao
and
Jessica Li
September 23, 2023
Senior verbally commits to play Division I soccer at UC San Diego
Anika Kapasi
September 12, 2023
2023 Falcon Sports Rankings
Anika Kapasi
,
Victoria Lin
,
Aiden Ye
, and
Andy Zhu
June 1, 2023
Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago
Anika Kapasi
and
Divya Vadlakonda
May 23, 2023
1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
Anika Kapasi
May 20, 2023
Leadership unable to host spring dance for the fourth year in a row
Anika Kapasi
May 17, 2023
Athletic trainer stresses the importance of early rehabilitation for injuries
Anika Kapasi
April 26, 2023
School alumni choose to become teachers and return to California
Anika Kapasi
and
Beverly Xu
April 3, 2023
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes
Anika Kapasi
,
Neal Malhotra
,
Nidhi Mathihalli
, and
Stephanie Sun
March 30, 2023
Baseball: Playing better defense key to winning close games
Anika Kapasi
March 30, 2023
The perfect dating advice from a relationship ‘expert’
Anika Kapasi
March 24, 2023
Junior and senior selected to tour with National Youth Orchestra over summer
Anika Kapasi
and
Divya Vadlakonda
March 23, 2023
Female candidates claim sexist culture often taints student government elections
Anika Kapasi
March 8, 2023
Student-run nonprofit hosts concert to support underprivileged special education students
Anika Kapasi
February 27, 2023
Drama program selected to perform at the 2024 summer Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland
Anika Kapasi
February 13, 2023
Boys’ soccer disappointed with a tie on their long-anticipated senior night
Anika Kapasi
February 12, 2023
Freshman starter proves to be key player for girls’ soccer team’s playoff hunt
Anika Kapasi
and
Kavya Patel
February 12, 2023
Two sensational romantic comedies that will forever hold a special place in my heart
Anika Kapasi
February 8, 2023
My banger experiences and impactful advice as a three-time concussed athlete
Anika Kapasi
February 6, 2023
Sophomore organizes art auction to help raise money for educational crisis in Uganda
Anika Kapasi
and
Divya Vadlakonda
January 27, 2023
Girls’ soccer adjusts to moving up a division with small roster
Anika Kapasi
and
Kavya Patel
December 10, 2022
Athletic recruitment or college applications: Which one’s harder?
Anika Kapasi
and
Neal Malhotra
December 10, 2022
The state of the rivalry: How does SHS stack up against Los Gatos sports?
Anika Kapasi
and
Beverly Xu
December 6, 2022
Santa Claus is real — don’t believe what your friends say
Anika Kapasi
December 1, 2022
Senior cellist wins prestigious 2023 YoungArts finalist award
Anika Kapasi
and
Divya Vadlakonda
November 30, 2022
‘Enola Holmes 2’: An overhyped and underwhelming sequel
Anika Kapasi
November 30, 2022
Around campus, leaders are selected through strong peer and teacher relationships
Anika Kapasi
and
Beverly Xu
November 10, 2022
Six songs and artists that should be played at school dances
Anika Kapasi
and
Avani Kongetira
November 8, 2022
Sophomore discusses the insecurities and pressure she has faced as a national-level fencer
Anika Kapasi
November 5, 2022
Senior running back carries leadership role for Falcons
Anika Kapasi
October 20, 2022
Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween
Anika Kapasi
October 20, 2022
For immigrant who couldn’t speak much English, middle school media class offered a path forward
Anika Kapasi
October 19, 2022
Falcon almost upset Fremont after injured-caused forfeit to El Camino
Anika Kapasi
October 18, 2022
New football head coach Steve Matos steps in, hopes to improve players’ mentality and work ethic
Anika Kapasi
October 7, 2022
My three cents: a dummies’ guide to emojis
Anika Kapasi
September 24, 2022
Junior and sophomore march for Concord Blue Devils B over summer
Anika Kapasi
and
Divya Vadlakonda
September 14, 2022
Football team stays optimistic for a successful season
Anika Kapasi
September 11, 2022
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