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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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All content by Anjali Nuggehalli
Mary Campbell, Caroline Keogh, Leena El Ashmawi, Casey Gilligan run together against their home game against Palo Alto on March 30, which they won 9-7

Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up

Serena Li, Anjali Nuggehalli, and Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
The girls’ soccer team victoriously poses after a 2-1 CCS quarterfinals win against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ soccer team falls to Santa Cruz in CCS semifinals

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2022
The varsity girls’ soccer team poses together after a 6-0 away game win against Monta Vista High School on Feb. 3.

Girls’ soccer: 8-0-1 record comes despite obstacles

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 4, 2022
Student section at varsity boys’ basketball game against Los Gatos on Jan. 14.  

Instagram account @toga6thman highlighting athletics across campus

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 20, 2022

Four-year varsity athletes look to past mentors as examples of exceptional leadership

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021

Senior co-captain reflects on mental growth following ACL tear

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021
Mithil and Meghna pose together during Diwali celebrations this year. 

The Chakrabortys: Alumni siblings take center stage in the entertainment industry

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 18, 2021
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Group projects: the overlooked key to successful online learning

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 3, 2021

Boys’ lacrosse: Falcons adapt to low numbers and intense trainings to prepare for upcoming season

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 2, 2021
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Girls’ lacrosse begins practices as season nears

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 1, 2021

Sunright Tea Studio: Costly and out of the way, but great boba

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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‘The Great Gatsby’: juniors debate the excesses of pursuing the American Dream

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Former cross country captain misses out on her final season

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Field hockey kicks off their competitive season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 12, 2021
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From the runway to the pages: Benefit Fashion Show changes to fashion magazine

Andy Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 6, 2021
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Save your tears: The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance fell flat

Anjali Nuggehalli and Amanda Zhu
February 12, 2021
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AP Literature class hosts Shakespeare professor as guest speaker

Anjali Nuggehalli and Nicole Lu
January 29, 2021
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De Anza Force teams continue to train during the pandemic

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 20, 2021
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Senior gives talk on mental health issues afflicting Bay Area teens

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 16, 2021
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New technical theater class introduced

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 16, 2021
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Senior recovers from once career-threatening injury

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 15, 2021
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Field hockey player contemplates loss of season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 15, 2021
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‘The Prom’: an oversimplified lesson on love and acceptance

Anjali Nuggehalli and Cici Xu
January 10, 2021
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Ceramics classes adjust to online learning

Allen Luo and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 4, 2020

Holiday season in 2020: a different approach but the same spirit

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 3, 2020
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School hosts successful SAT and PSAT for students

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 1, 2020
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Embracing my inner LA girl with avocado toast

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 24, 2020
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Dancing in an empty room

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020
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Climbing to the ultimate goal: summiting Mount Shasta

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020

Teachers’ assistants readjust their roles online

Anjali Nuggehalli and Martin Xu
October 15, 2020

An overlooked perspective: what teachers wish students would would do differently

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 12, 2020

Shuffling study spots: venturing into the great unknown

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020

Athletes fight declining motivation due to COVID restrictions

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Senior organizes virtual neuroscience summer camps for elementary school students

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Combating the awkwardness of breakout rooms

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 8, 2020
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Fall play to be replaced by fall film festival

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 14, 2020
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Freshmen react to entering high school in an online world

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 5, 2020
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Woodsy-themed album ‘folklore’ exposes new side of Taylor Swift’s song writing

Angelina Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 4, 2020

School hopes to host SAT on Oct. 14 and PSAT on Oct. 17

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 4, 2020
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Online language classes preserve interactive nature

Anjali Nuggehalli
August 29, 2020
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Screen time sanity in shelter-in-place

Anjali Nuggehalli
August 29, 2020
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The final chapter: senior year closes on an unfinished note

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 25, 2020
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Behind the frontlines: Students’ parents combat COVID-19 pandemic

Anjali Nuggehalli and Anouk Yeh
April 24, 2020
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The recruiting process during the ‘dead period’: Clubs need to stay on top of educating athletes

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 23, 2020
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A student’s voice: the most powerful asset to a rich education

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 23, 2020
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Fit tips: how to achieve health and well-being in our new reality

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 21, 2020
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Facetime: grasping onto my only remaining social life

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 16, 2020
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Lockdown encourages a spontaneous new mindset for two girls

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 16, 2020
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Calvin and Hobbes: transporting me to a world where imagination flourishes

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 14, 2020
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The not-so-glamorous side of competitive sports

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 1, 2020
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Game film: the weapon behind understanding sports

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 30, 2020
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‘Rainbow Magic’: an adventure that took me to fairyland and back

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 21, 2020

Health officials must act faster a to combat potential epidemics like coronavirus

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
February 11, 2020

Boys’ lacrosse: taking initiative to prep for vigorous season

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
February 10, 2020

Team suffers injuries but maintains morale through season’s end

Kavita Sundaram and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

Student productions: actors showcase their talents through self-guided performances

Edwin Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

Umpiring gives baseball player a new perspective

Anjali Nuggehalli
February 1, 2020

Don’t panic, just breathe

Jeanette Zhou and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 31, 2020

A vicious cycle: eating disorder takes over student’s life

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 26, 2020

From Drake to Queen: a music taste transformation

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 17, 2020

Drama department’s Comedy Sportz team puts on last Xmas- themed improv show

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Key outside forward tears ACL

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
December 9, 2019

Recreational drug use has nothing but downsides

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 6, 2019

RHOC: seven wealthy women who shop and fight 24/7

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 18, 2019

California later school start law met with differing opinions

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

Repeated injuries in sports: Cheerleading is no exception

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

The importance of pre-game prep: soccer

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

Behind the scenes of the student-driven MAP Speaker Series

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 28, 2019

Cast works to perfect adaptation of Austen classic as play nears debut

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
October 24, 2019

Declan Mckenna: music that means something

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 16, 2019

MAP 10 students bond during annual field trip to ropes course

Anjali Nuggehalli and Jonathan Li
September 24, 2019

Fall play cast list released; auditions focus on vocal poise, depth

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
September 22, 2019

Sophomore sensations: ‘Lemonade Mouth’ debuts as HC theme

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundram
September 21, 2019

Profiles in involvement: how three students found their way

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 20, 2019

Extreme sports: shredding double blacks

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 19, 2019
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