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Senior Aria Zhang and sophomore Sophie Poon (bottom right) perform in their SSAA ensemble among other talented students from other schools
Nine students qualify for the Coastal Regional Honor Choir
November 21, 2024
One of the school’s top-of-the-line AEDs
School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Acting superintendent Heath Rocha speaks during the Nov. 12 board meeting.
New concerns arise over former superintendent Sanderson’s 2022 hiring
November 20, 2024
The flyer for this year’s Winter Formal hangs up around school and is posted on social media.
Tickets for Winter Formal sell out before purchase window closes
November 20, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
With a love for the warm weather in San Diego, Coghlan commits to UCSD and plans to major in molecular and cell biology.
Coghlan commits to Division I rowing at UC San Diego
November 21, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Arman Vaziri

Operation Benefit: Fashion show salutes troops with fundraiser

Arman Vaziri and Deepthi Sampathkumar
March 9, 2015

Seniors lead boys’ golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
March 8, 2015

Girls’ soccer works toward CCS playoff

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri
January 26, 2015

Benefit fashion show aims to repeat success

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri
January 22, 2015

Parents should not help students with college applications

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Tuition hikes dooming and deterring students

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Freaking out in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

Borders should be closed to Ebola-stricken countries

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

College presentations prove ineffective

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

FootGolf proves pointless to golfers and soccer players alike

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri
October 16, 2014

Girls’ golf working on improving away play

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

College Apps are getting out of hand

Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

Rejected by ‘dream college,’ 2014 graduate lands in better spot

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

National Merit scholarships should be about more than one test

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri
October 9, 2014

Levi’s Stadium’s facilities are an upgrade on outdated Candlestick Park

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
September 4, 2014

Key additions boost girls’ golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
September 2, 2014

What to do against ISIS

Arman Vaziri
August 31, 2014

Originality is lost with the Common App

Jade Bisht and Arman Vaziri
August 31, 2014

Students miss out on social skills with online classes

Arman Vaziri
August 31, 2014

Busy week ahead for seniors

Anant Rajeev, Simi Srivastava, and Arman Vaziri
May 28, 2014

Galvin represents boys’ golf in CCS finals

Arman Vaziri
May 14, 2014
Common Core Photo

Juniors administered Common Core test

Arman Vaziri and Devin Zhao
May 1, 2014

Don’t let another day speed by, get a driver’s license

Arman Vaziri
April 27, 2014

Boys’ golf team off to a hot start

Arman Vaziri
March 28, 2014

Obamacare provides helpful services to Americans

Arman Vaziri
March 28, 2014

Warning labels on sodas: A step in the right direction

Arman Vaziri and Nelson Wang
March 24, 2014

Columnist prefers summer Olympics

Arman Vaziri
March 3, 2014

Sochi poor location to host the Winter Olympics

Arman Vaziri
February 12, 2014

School cracks down on drug use and sales

Bruce Lou, Grace Ma, and Arman Vaziri
February 12, 2014

Boys’ golf aims to win the league title

Arman Vaziri
January 31, 2014

Improvements made in Code Red drill

Bruce Lou and Arman Vaziri
January 28, 2014

Another year has passed and Christmas traditions are back

Arman Vaziri
December 11, 2013

Another year has passed and Christmas traditions are back

Arman Vaziri
December 11, 2013
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SHADY IS BACK: Black to yellow. A hair’s journey

Arman Vaziri
December 6, 2013

Has the Nobel Peace Prize lost its credibility?

Ashley Chen and Arman Vaziri
October 28, 2013

Students watch ‘Macario’ at Mexican Heritage Plaza

Rohan Hardikar and Arman Vaziri
October 28, 2013

What does the fox say?

Arman Vaziri and Nelson Wang
September 26, 2013

YouTubers gaining popularity at SHS

Arman Vaziri
September 23, 2013

AP Chemistry will focus more on inquiry

Carolyn Sun and Arman Vaziri
June 2, 2013

Softball triumphs in first round of CCS, falls short in second

Bruce Lou and Arman Vaziri
May 23, 2013

Golf Team wins El Camino Division, goes to CCS

Arman Vaziri
May 23, 2013

Palma reminisces on woodshop and autoshop

Arman Vaziri
April 3, 2013

Boys’ volleyball team works its way up the league table

Jay Mulye and Arman Vaziri
April 3, 2013

Roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day grams

Arman Vaziri and Sudeep Raj
February 4, 2013

Roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day grams

Arman Vaziri and Sudeep Raj
February 3, 2013

Boy’s volleyball looks to prove themselves strong

Jay Mulye and Arman Vaziri
February 2, 2013

Definition of a party game

Jay Mulye, Arman Vaziri, and Lauren Louie
December 7, 2012

Senior Day, a way for underclassmen to say thanks

Sudeep Raj and Arman Vaziri
October 27, 2012

Bui vs Stanford blood donation lawsuit

Sanj Nalwa and Arman Vaziri
October 23, 2012
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SHS drops in magazine’s public school ranking

Arman Vaziri and Sanj Nalwa
September 19, 2012
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