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During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Panian enjoys a weekly outing with his learners.
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
The inside of the Palace is equipped with a kitchen, plenty of desks, a paper cutting machine and a massive bookshelf — much cozier than it appears from the outside.
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
In May of 2022, baseball player Samanyu Ram stands on Saratoga’s home field after a CCS win against St. Thomas More.
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
September 19, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Junior Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Anthony Luo, In-Depth Editor

Anthony Luo, Class of '26, is an In-Depth Editor for the 2024-25 school year. Anthony has reported on topics ranging from age in politics and university protests to the school's speech and debate team and music program. Outside of journalism, Anthony enjoys playing the trombone and tutoring. In his free time, Anthony likes listening to music, watching movies and TV shows and taking photos with his digital camera.
All content by Anthony Luo
The album cover for “Bando Stone and The New World,” where Donald Glover plays the titular character in the accompanying movie with the same name.

Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona

Anthony Luo
September 18, 2024
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.

Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro

Jane Lee and Anthony Luo
September 10, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.

Board narrowly votes to add new director position

Anthony Luo and Madhura Natarajan
September 8, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.

Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories

Jane Lee and Anthony Luo
May 22, 2024
Students party on the dance floor of the San Francisco Hornblower Cruise on May 18.

Students enjoy a smooth sailing prom

Anthony Luo
May 21, 2024
Juniors Timothy Leung and Kinnera Potluri perform their Duo Interpretation speech, “Click,” at the Tournament of Champions on April 20.

Speech and debaters excel at Tournament of Champions

Anthony Luo
May 15, 2024
Disney+ has plummeted down my ranking of streaming services, while apps like Netflix maintain their quality.

The disappointing downfall of Disney+

Anthony Luo
May 11, 2024
Percussion students from Redwood Middle School and Saratoga High School blow bubbles at the end of the combined band concert.

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
Sophomore Beni Mercurio performs his show choreography at the SHS Electives night on Jan. 29.

Winter Percussion, now in highest division, preps for World Championship in Dayton, Ohio 

Anthony Luo
March 30, 2024
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler’s characters go head to head in the climax of the film.

‘Dune: Part Two’ blows the sci-fi genre out of the sand

Anthony Luo
March 26, 2024
Sophomore Jet Tsang, junior Ashish Goswami, alumnus Arnav Garg, sophomore Anthony Luo and junior Leonardo Jia stand outside Dwinelle Hall in Berkeley. 

Debate duo advances to competitive national tournaments

Emma Fung and Anthony Luo
March 24, 2024
Lou paid a visit to The Falcon on Jan. 26, where he previously was an opinion editor.

‘Bruce Almighty’: 2015 alum runs for Congress against former speaker Nancy Pelosi

Anthony Luo
March 16, 2024
David Letterman’s dry comedy failed to land with his audience when he hosted the 1995 Oscars.

Awards show hosts — the good, the bad and the awkward

Anthony Luo
February 8, 2024
Claudine Gay delivers her testimony in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Dec. 5, 2023.

The Israel-Palestine conflict reveals the weaknesses of our university system

Anthony Luo
February 8, 2024
Leung and Potluri pose with their first-place plaques from the John Lewis Invitational outside of Silver Creek HS.

Speech and debaters team up as a duo and qualify for nationals

Emma Fung and Anthony Luo
February 8, 2024
Lily Gladstone won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman, in “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Golden Globes 2024 Recap: a reassuring return to tradition

Anthony Luo
January 25, 2024
MESH, or Music Education @ Saratoga High, was founded in 2010 by alumnus Walter Hsiang and is currently led by president Jayden Ham

Outreach programs help bridge the gap between middle and high school students in the music program

Anthony Luo
December 3, 2023
Bojack gives the iconic “What is Christmas?” speech to Sabrina.

The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas

Anthony Luo
December 3, 2023
Athletes taking challenging classes often have to make tough decisions to balance their packed schedules.

Athletes must navigate academic hurdles as they take difficult classes

Anthony Luo
December 2, 2023
Sophomore Anthony Luo and junior Skyler Mao pose with their second-place trophies outside Presentation High School after the Nano Nagle Invitational on Oct. 8.

Public forum debate teams mark a strong start to the season

Emma Fung and Anthony Luo
October 23, 2023
The dormitories at Tsinghua University during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Photos like these had to be smuggled out of China when Wang immigrated to the United States, as the Chinese government had and continues to silence any mention of the demonstrations.

Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped

Anthony Luo
October 23, 2023
Junior Nathan Lee, senior Gabe Shyh, junior Aiden Chen and senior Cameron Nguyen lead the school’s Marching Band and Color Guard to the football field on Sept. 1, where they performed during halftime.

Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors

Jane Lee and Anthony Luo
October 16, 2023
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell gets a glimpse of the afterlife at a press conference on July 26, 2023. 

The era of re-electing the same ancient politicians needs to end

Anthony Luo
October 16, 2023
An exclusive poster given out to viewers in U.K. previews of the film, which was released publicly in U.K. theaters on Sept. 8, 2023.

‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way

Anthony Luo
October 1, 2023
The speech and debate team advertises their homemade cake pops along with bags of popcorn during the homecoming reveal on Aug. 15.

Speech and debate team dives into upcoming season with juniors at the helm

Emma Fung and Anthony Luo
September 24, 2023
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