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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
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 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
Courtesy of Matthew Torrens Mathew Torrens stands next to his sign on Highway 85 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Hollywood Life Cyrus when she was in Hannah Montana compared to now.
Disney child star to pop music icon: Miley Cyrus’ journey in the spotlight
April 23, 2025
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 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
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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Ariel Zhou
A collection of a few crochet projects I’ve completed in my free time.

Senior Mag: What to do instead of studying  

Ariel Zhou
Maddy practicing lifting Vidhi for one of their stunts, preparing for their coming competition.

Senior Mag 2024: Saratoga High School’s favorite horse girls 

Ariel Zhou
Senior Zinnerah Ahmed rushes forward to score a layout against Mountain View on Jan. 24.

Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year

Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou
Crocheting: not just a granny craft

Crocheting: not just a granny craft

Ariel Zhou
The atrium lies at the center of the office, allowing sunlight in through the roof.

Historical atrium in office commemorates  impactful parent

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
Freshman Somei Ogata prepares a backhand in a match against Bellarmine

Boys tennis’ ends CCS run with semifinal loss to tough Menlo Park team

Daniel Wu and Ariel Zhou
Some of the worst characteristics a person can have.

Bottom 10: Worst genres of people at SHS

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
Rainbow Magic: The most captivating series for 8-year-old girls

Rainbow Magic: The most captivating series for 8-year-old girls

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
Seriously, find a new personality.

App users download personalities off the internet

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
Blom and Timmons pose at an ice rink in Palo Alto.

Lovestruck: The Falcon plays matchmaker

Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou
Co-captains junior Zinneerah Ahmed and senior Tanya Ghai command the court during the Lynbrook game.

Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely

Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar, and Ariel Zhou
Should hooking up be considered a norm in our developing generations?

Photo or Graphic for: Hook-up culture promotes unhealthy morals for younger generations

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan

2022 will be remembered as a year of celebrity infidelities

Ariel Zhou and Parav Manney
A sample of the wide array of foods Ettan provides.

Photo or Graphic for: Ettan is my new favorite restaurant for Indian food

Meher Bhatnagar
Dream’s explosion on social media for simply uncovering his face.

Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame

Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou
Anzalone subs for an APUSH class while Morelle is on leave.

History teacher takes maternity leave until second semester

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
Just a casual day in the Toga parking lot.

Photo or Graphic for: A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette

Michelle Wan
A student staring at the bleachers in shock, wondering where everyone is. 

Photo or Graphic for: Dear Toga student section: stop being so lame

Lena Aribi and Meher Bhatnagar
Senior libero Noor Khan hits the ball in their game against Lynbrook. The Falcons ultimately lost 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball pushes through injury-ridden season

Natalie Chua and Ariel Zhou
meher name story

Photo or Graphic for: The ups and downs of growing up with an uncommon name

Meher Bhatnagar
no racism graphic

Photo or Graphic for: ‘Diverse’ period dramas must choose between fact and fiction

Sarah Thomas
Boys’ volleyball player gets ready to serve during a game.

Boys’ volleyball finishes season 0-14

Ariel Zhou
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Photo or Graphic for: Drop Shah Rukh Khan for Rajnikanth: Give South Indian movies more hype

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas

Boys volleyball team seizes second chances

Selina Chen and Ariel Zhou
March Madness Graphic

Photo or Graphic for: Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney

Benjamin Li
New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture

New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture

Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou

Normalize natural bodies: Imperfections are beautiful

Sara Bright and Ariel Zhou
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Photo or Graphic for: Intro to Engineering and Intro to CS to be merged next year

Mitchell Chen and Daniel Wu
Healthy relationships require communication and mutual respect, not external pressure

Healthy relationships require communication and mutual respect, not external pressure

Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou
Noor and her friend model traditional Pakistani dresses before attending a wedding.

Few in number, Pakistani American students deal with common misunderstandings

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
Shows for young adults misrepresent serious issues

Shows for young adults misrepresent serious issues

Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou
Emerson Pak getting ready to pass a serve along with upperclassmen Lisa Fung and Noor Khan.

Freshman adjusts to new team and coach

Ariel Zhou

Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween

Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou
Sophomore Lexi Cleland gets ready to shoot a goal during practice.

Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
Early Halloween for Pets

Early Halloween for Pets

Ariel Zhou
Girls’ volleyball team warms up for their scrimmage against Del Mar.

Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics

Ariel Zhou
Girl’s team chatting and having fun during a quick break from practice

Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
Spirit commission pilots genderless Homecoming court

Spirit commission pilots genderless Homecoming court

Ariel Zhou and Sanjoli Gupta
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