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Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Members of the Saratoga debate team pose for a group picture during the James Logan Invitational.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
March 1, 2025
Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
After controversial lawsuits, photos of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy resurfaced on the internet.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
March 1, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
The team huddles during their CCS quarterfinals game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Boys’ basketball team falls to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in CCS Division-III quarterfinals
March 2, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
March 2, 2025
Seniors lock your cars before the underclassmen sneak in.
100-word rant: Underclassmen, wait your turn and stop sneaking off campus during lunches
March 2, 2025
It’s about time to rebalance the scale of power.
America’s allies must limit Trump’s power grab
March 1, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025
New year’s goals are written down, surrounded by the mess of daily life.
‘New Year, new me’ is sadly a myth
March 1, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…
Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro
March 1, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
Ariia Blanco

Ariia Blanco, Reporter

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Team posing for a picture after a win at home.

Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
March 6, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment

What’s your biggest accomplishment?

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.

Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals

Ariia Blanco
February 2, 2025
Dr. Philip Fine lecturing at the speaker event

Air quality expert inspires students through an engaging talk

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
January 31, 2025
Galentines food spread.

How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive

Ariia Blanco
January 28, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.

Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
January 23, 2025
One of the cards donated.

Showing kindness through art

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
December 13, 2024
The girls practicing for their upcoming season

Girls’ soccer starts the pre-season strong: securing two wins and gaining confidence for the upcoming season

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
December 12, 2024
Junior Sahaana Potti has committed to Pepperdine.

Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
November 1, 2024
Newest season of Outer Banks

Top show ‘Outer Banks’ makes its return with Season 4

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
October 28, 2024
Nicole Hao’s winning art piece “Mindspace.”

Junior’s art submission wins gold medal at national art competition

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
October 26, 2024
Someone walking on the sidewalk (where they should)

100-word rant: People should walk on sidewalks

Ariia Blanco
October 23, 2024
Stationery products from Muji

Top 10 best stationery brands

Ariia Blanco
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

Ariia Blanco, Melinda Su, and Kathy Wang
September 21, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.

Junior artist wins local art competition

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su
September 7, 2024
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