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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 Brandon Yang

How to request a recommendation letter

Brandon Yang
April 30, 2010

Taiwanese should be treated like any other ethnicity

Jason Wu and Brandon Yang
April 26, 2010

PE dress code should be reformed

Brandon Yang
March 31, 2010

How to contact your guidance counselor

Brandon Yang
March 23, 2010
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Stoffers places second in College Jeopardy tournament

Brandon Yang
February 22, 2010

Finals before break not so bad, especially for students

Girish Swaminath and Brandon Yang
February 1, 2010

Rector recalls high school life at SHS

Brandon Yang
December 14, 2009

Life sentence for teens inhumane

Brandon Yang
December 6, 2009

Amazon’s Kindle is making more and more sense for schools

Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang
October 30, 2009

SHS needs to be regularly updated

Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang
October 12, 2009

UCs help all by removing SAT Subject Test requirements

Brandon Yang
September 9, 2009

People should not underestimate the swine flu disease

Brandon Yang
May 18, 2009

Digital versions preferable to school textbooks

Brandon Yang
April 20, 2009

Junior makes top 10 in literature contest

Brandon Yang
March 13, 2009

Second killing at VTech makes for concerns about student safety

Nandini Ruparel and Brandon Yang
February 12, 2009

Harvard should not favor international students

Brandon Yang
November 25, 2008

If colleges don’t consider the SAT, it will hurt Saratoga students

Brandon Yang
October 22, 2008

CTEL classes decrease quality of education

Brandon Yang
October 10, 2008

Long lines, crowded areas make oncampus lunches less than satisfying

Grishma Athavale and Brandon Yang
September 5, 2008
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Math teacher Navrides to teach at Los Gatos next year

Neyha Bhat and Brandon Yang
May 30, 2008

Don’t forget the printed newspaper!

Brandon Yang
May 8, 2008

Improvements needed for road safety

Alicia Lee and Brandon Yang
April 22, 2008

Improvements needed for road safety

Alicia Lee and Brandon Yang
April 22, 2008

Internet phrases infect teen speech

Brandon Yang and Melody Zhang
April 3, 2008
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