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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

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All content by Austin Wang

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Austin Wang and Alex Yang
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Even Hogwarts rejected us

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye
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Victor Liu and Austin Wang
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November 1, 2017

Asian snacks are wack

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October 27, 2017

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October 25, 2017

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There ain’t no soul in the bay

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October 10, 2017

Emoji Movie: It’s ‘meh’

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May 30, 2017

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May 24, 2017

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May 16, 2017

Harsh reminder that ‘model minority’ myth won’t protect Indian Americans in Trump’s America

Amith Galivanche and Austin Wang
March 24, 2017

Spamchat: the takeover of Snapchat fakes

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
March 23, 2017

In class project, speech and debate president hopes to help younger students overcome fear of public speaking

Muthu Palaniappan and Austin Wang
March 23, 2017

Student basketball coaches develop NJB players’ abilities

Roland Shen and Austin Wang
March 21, 2017

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Ryan Kim and Austin Wang
March 19, 2017

Low scores, high curves necessary for challenging courses

Austin Wang
March 19, 2017

Torn apart: Trump ban echoes in immigrant community of Saratoga

Lina Kim, Austin Wang, and Phoebe Wang
February 13, 2017

Trumping hate with dialogue, not alienation

Austin Wang
February 9, 2017

They don’t spit fire, they spit water

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
February 6, 2017

Living in an animated shadow: the obscurity of celebrity voice actors

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
February 5, 2017

The Robotics reality: 200 hours to build, 2 minutes to play

Victor Liu and Austin Wang
February 4, 2017

Reform, not remove: It’s time to fix the teacher tenure system

Austin Wang
December 8, 2016

‘Frozen’ soundtrack finally finds competition

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
December 8, 2016

Getting high to get by: Student perspectives on marijuana

Navin Tiwary and Austin Wang
December 8, 2016

The last one standing: Senior reflects on years of debating

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye
December 7, 2016

Trump: America’s rude wakeup call

Ian Fu and Austin Wang
December 4, 2016

AP Government class holds mock election

Amith Galivanche and Austin Wang
November 1, 2016

Girls’ golf ends season with disappointing performance at SCVAL

Neil Rao and Austin Wang
November 1, 2016
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Columnist: Why media must stop ignoring Asian votes

Austin Wang
October 26, 2016

Life hack: a freezing failure in laundry

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October 20, 2016

Making the homeless feel more at home

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September 21, 2016

Transition to Canvas needs backup

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September 21, 2016

Pokemon Go-es downhill

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September 19, 2016

Dead gorilla immortalized as meme

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
September 8, 2016

Cochrum reflects on past teaching experiences

Amith Galivanche and Austin Wang
May 24, 2016

History bowl team falls short of goal at Nationals

Ryan Kim and Austin Wang
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Students change lives by building homes in Mexico

Stephen Ding and Austin Wang
May 19, 2016

Harvard’s proposed admissions plan will fail to promote genuine altruism

Divya Rallabandi and Austin Wang
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Students seek awareness for life-threatening allergies

Cassandra King and Austin Wang
March 24, 2016

Feb. 12, 2016

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“Run, Hide, Defend”: Reason revealed for replacement of Code Red term

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Prison reforms: Obama takes steps in the right direction

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