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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
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 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
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.
Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes
April 20, 2025
Caption: Despite now mostly working as a writer, Mandell has acted in various productions — most recently, he starred in the self-written one-man-show “It’s a Phase” in 2022.
SHS alumnus pursues screenwriting career amid a turbulent Hollywood landscape
April 20, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2022.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 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
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
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
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 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
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Volume 49, Issue 1
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
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Benefit Fashion Show to take place on April 6

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Students to explore professions in Career Day

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Mathletes prepare to take on notorious AMCs

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Senior boys vote against changing the graduation gowns to red

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Senior boys vote against changing the graduation gowns to red

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Students notice new principal’s efforts to improve school’s atmosphere

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Falcon Focus: sophomore shares his love for math

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Homecoming fundraiser “Toys for Tots” canceled

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Amy Lin
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Breathalyzer warning successful, Sadies saved

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‘Tetralogy’ is the theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration

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The “you” in YouTube

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Virtual conversations made into reality

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Boys’ tennis team exceeds expectations at CCS

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Senior selected for national physics team

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English teacher recovering from severe hand injury

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Boys’ Tennis: Falcons lose important match to league rivals

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Tweeter-in-chief: Senior working in digital media for Obama re-election campaign

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Kial Kaiser: Tennis court king

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Wrestling captain uses mind to conquer muscles

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Facebook: Helpful or harmful?

Katherine Chang and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Middle school mathletes collaborate with high school

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Casas and Oliveri-O’Connor: Great friends, great teammates

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Wrestling: Falcons take first in two weight classes at tournament

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School preps for Code Red with drill

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Sophomore hones math skills

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School repeals controversial pass-fail grading policy affecting sports, cheer and band

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Teachers assign video projects to broaden education

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Minu Palaniappan

Boys’ water polo: Key loss stops CCS dreams

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Wrestling: Small team to take on big challenges ahead

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Falcon focus: Born in the early 1960s, Sparky the golf cart is still chugging along

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Derek Sun

Boys’ Water Polo: Team defeats rivals Wilcox and Lynbrook

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Steven Cho: sophomore phenom

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Freshman Homecoming performances soars above expectations

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Female mathletes compete in annual Math Prize contest

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From the archives: “Champ Gu” conquers at the IOI

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Boys’ water polo: Results arouse bittersweet feelings

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Boys’ water polo: Team dominates Watsonville tournament

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Senior’s percussion talent strikes on a national level

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Jonathan Young

New year yields drastic changes for math club

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo

School scores high in API

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Boys’ Water Polo Preview

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Badminton: Star athletes shine at CCS

Amy Jan and Brandon Judoprasetijo
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Big changes in school’s history of little spirit

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AP exams test students’ priorities

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Michael Lee
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Seniors score success in powderpuff

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Small team yields big achievements throughout season

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung

Math competitions add up to impressive results

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Wrestling team outstanding at Mid Cal Tournament

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Senior scores finalist title at Intel Science Fair

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Making weight makes wrestling a tough sport

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung

Even teachers can be inspired

Lillian Chen and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Team wrestles to success despite challenges early in season

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung

Boys’ cross country: Future looks bright for seniors, team

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon

Student catering business put to an end

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Paul Jung

Season wraps up as CCS nears

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Wrestling: New coach provides fresh start to season

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Playoff beards work their magic for two seniors

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Sophomore woes

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Boys’ XC team aims for state competition

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Jaycie Luo: Possible recruitment to the girls’ Chinese ice hockey team

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Boys’ Cross Country: Falcons flourish at Saratoga invitational, other events

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A greener school may lead a red balance sheet

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Virtual conversations made into reality

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