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There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
For nearly three decades, Mr. Tyler’s mugshots have looked so similar, yet so different. The one on the left is from 1996, his first year teaching here; the one on the right is from earlier this year.
Top 10: Tyler yearbook mugshots
March 25, 2025
Products of the business come in different categories such as bird collection, summer special, or custom choice
Sophomore transforms crocheting hobby into a new business in only a year
March 25, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
Bill Huang

Bill Huang, Sports Editor

All content by Bill Huang
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18

Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly

Bill Huang
March 8, 2025
Spotify Logo

Spotify Premium is worth the cost

Addison Ma and Bill Huang
March 6, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.

Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode

Bill Huang and Andy Zhu
March 6, 2025
Some of the most notable players who have been traded during this year’s trade deadline. (Left to Right: Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis and Brandom Ingram)

NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades

Bill Huang and Dhatri Iyer
February 25, 2025
One of the millions of ads The Shen Yun Production puts out every year.

Shen Yun: the hidden cult behind a seeming culture-reviving play

Bill Huang
February 12, 2025
Students lay on elevated mattresses to get their blood drawn in the library.

Blood Drive returns for the first time since 2018

Bill Huang and Minghui Zhao
February 1, 2025
Recap of fall sports.

Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end

Bill Huang
November 16, 2024
Mascots and volunteers cheering runners on as they cross the finish line.

Saratoga 5K Fun Run: a blend of community and competition

Bill Huang and Derek Liang
November 13, 2024
Huan records shots for his short form content.

Sophomore photographer’s video edits for football team gain traction on social media

Bill Huang and Debesh Das Sharma
October 23, 2024
I say my line during my annual spring program.

From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced

Bill Huang
September 15, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?

Bill Huang
September 7, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team

Bill Huang and Sanyukta Ravishankar
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.

Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball

Bill Huang and Andy Zhu
August 24, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 

Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS

Richard Fan, Agastya Vitaldevara, Ruiyan Zhu, and Bill Huang
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.

Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements

Richard Fan, Bill Huang, and Grace Lin
May 21, 2024
Sports Drinks

Top 10 sports drinks

Bill Huang
May 20, 2024
Senior setters Kali Duvvuri sets the ball as junior middle Ryan Backhus approaches to hit on May 6 against Summit Shasta.

Boys’ volleyball wraps up season with league win and advances to CCS quarterfinals

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
May 19, 2024
Falcons huddle before the game to talk about strategies.

Boys’ volleyball defeats Los Altos, holding on to top spot in El Camino

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
May 1, 2024
Sophomore Esha Verma snaps the football back as sophomore Samantha Timmons rushes forward.

Amidst delays, sophomores maintain winning streak in annual Falcon Puff Games

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
April 22, 2024
Middle Blocker senior Eric Norris prepares to receive a spike against Los Altos on March 13.

Volleyball team starts season with winning preseason record

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
March 15, 2024
P.E. classes combined with sports will overwork our already busy student-athletes.

Staff editorial: The unintended (and unfortunate) consequences P.E. policy change on sports and athletes

Bill Huang
March 15, 2024
The addicting factors of social media affects millions of teens in America.

Please, take a break from social media

Bill Huang
March 11, 2024
Driving with my fastest car, the Alfa Romeo in Forza Horizon 4.

Racing with a controller

Bill Huang
March 7, 2024
Kyrie 3 Mac and Cheese

Different shoe, different feel

Bill Huang
February 9, 2024
Senior Bryan Wang brings up the ball against Monta Vista during a match on January 16.

Boys’ basketball: Wang’s buzzer-beating basket caps thrilling win over Monta Vista

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
January 30, 2024
Rector prepares to drive home after a long day teaching.

Rector’s proximity to school crafts strong bonds with students and staff

Bill Huang
January 25, 2024
Freshman Class President Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani helps set up for the night rally.

Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
January 25, 2024
The logo for Pandorax’s online website.

Student uses biology knowledge to help startup company dedicated to Olympiad mastery

Bill Huang
December 16, 2023
Sophomore Nathan Liu goes for a layup as both junior Daniel Jadali and senior Bryan Wang tail after him during practice.

Boys’ basketball team forged team chemistry in sweltering summer practices

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
November 16, 2023

When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester

Bill Huang
November 7, 2023
Damian Lillard arrives in Milwaukee at the Bucks welcome rally holding his two sons surrounded by fans.

Face the facts: The reloaded Milwaukee Bucks are winning it all

Bill Huang
November 3, 2023
Coach busy dishing out lessons on and off the court

Coach busy dishing out lessons on and off the court

Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
September 29, 2023
The sun set in the sky at XiAn.

Visiting China: same person, a completely different experience

Bill Huang
September 29, 2023
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