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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

The Saratoga Falcon

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Photo or Graphic for: Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate

Christina Chang
March 18, 2022

Senior explores the nuances of humanity through film

Anouk Yeh
March 4, 2022

2021-22 Homecoming Court crowned

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021

Class of 2022 National Merit Semifinalists announced

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021
KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

Meher Bhatnagar, Atrey Desai, and Anouk Yeh
September 10, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Students compete in showjumping, despite pandemic

Anouk Yeh
April 1, 2021
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‘We’re all going to the World’s Fair’: a haunting meditation on loneliness and digital obsession

Anouk Yeh
March 22, 2021
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Student athletes partake in trash talk culture

Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021

History teachers respond to capitol insurrection, historic current events with discussions

Nicole Lu and Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021
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Speech and debate team hosts first ever virtual tournament fundraiser

Anouk Yeh
January 16, 2021
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The U.S. needs to prioritize vaccinating essential workers and social distance from hypocritical politicians

Anouk Yeh
January 11, 2021
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Delayed WASC process concludes

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 11, 2020
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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of Nextdoor

Anouk Yeh
December 7, 2020
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Competitive gymnastics…. on horseback?

Anouk Yeh
December 3, 2020
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Underclassman rising star debates his way to the top

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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Call it what it is: Political friendship break-ups aren’t just ‘political’

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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How to make it to the adult table this Christmas

Anouk Yeh
November 27, 2020

Top 10 things to dress up as this Halloween

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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Class of 2020: Zooming through college from home

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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How phonebanking changed my perspective on politics

Anouk Yeh
November 1, 2020
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Hollywood, stop harping on the Asian American immigrant trope

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2020
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Harris’ vice presidential appointment and where we go from here

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Speech and debate team reckons with familiar enemy: fundraising

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Senior appointed as the National Student Poet of the West

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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String of vandalism and break-ins plague campus over summer, continue into school year

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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How at-home speech and debate tournaments have turned me into an activist

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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Change becomes constant theme for administration team

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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‘Americanah’ fearlessly explores Blackness and prejudice in post-modern America

Anouk Yeh
September 5, 2020
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Annexation of the Mountain Winery struck down, owners refunded money used to hire contractors to study effects

Allison Hartley and Anouk Yeh
May 30, 2020
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Yeilding retires after 20 years of teaching Spanish at the school

Anouk Yeh
May 21, 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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Glowing up while locked down

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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‘Until Tomorrow’: social media challenge’s side effects may last longer than just one day

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Coping with cancelations: students responding to changes in long-awaited summer plans

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Recent spike in Instagram challenges are important and soothing

Anouk Yeh
April 14, 2020
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Gender identity diversity in educators: important, yet often overlooked

Anouk Yeh
April 2, 2020
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One short day in the Flower Conservatory

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
March 30, 2020
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To all the movies that I’ve hated before: this was definitely one of them

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
March 12, 2020

Sophomore pursues comedic passion

Andy Chen and Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Alumna fencing her way through NYU

Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020

Ellis appointed interim assistant principal for second semester after Safine’s departure

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
January 29, 2020

English teacher dives into work after first-semester maternity leave

Oliver Ye and Anouk Yeh 
January 28, 2020
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Campus vandalism and graffiti a little-known but harmful problem, says maintenance staff

Esther Luan and Anouk Yeh
January 28, 2020

Impeachment is symbolism for rejection of injustice

Anouk Yeh
January 26, 2020

Asian-American students in the arts react to recent gains in professional world

Anouk Yeh
January 26, 2020

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

Political double standard emerges in Canadian election

Anouk Yeh
November 21, 2019

Tik Tok Famous: not as easy as it looks

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

I got the horses in the back (page)

Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Lessons learned from teachers and staff

Anouk Yeh and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019

Top 10 Ways to be Thankful

Tiffany Wang and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Working mothers evaluate the implications of their choice of parenthood

Anouk Yeh 
October 28, 2019

Folklore Dancer connects with her culture through conventions and performances

Anouk Yeh and Shama Gupta
October 17, 2019

Pumpkin Patch: fun for fall

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 17, 2019

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

Anouk Yeh and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2019

Should athletes just shut up and play?

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 15, 2019

Dig deeper and Kamala Harris isn’t the candidate she portrays

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Costa Rica trip proves to be a fun and enriching experience

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

#RickyRenuncia: My experience in a post-Rossello Puerto Rico

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

From the newsroom to the classroom: New U.S. History teacher discusses unique career changes

Manasi Garg and Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

New team mindset foreshadows a successful girls’ cross country season

Angelina Chen and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019

Unraveling freshman myths

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019
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