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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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Callia Yuan

Jay Lee: Saratoga alumnus shares his successes, aspirations and struggles in the acting industry

Selena Liu and Callia Yuan
March 28, 2019

Library now offers students free printing

Callia Yuan
March 28, 2019

I can’t connect to the school Wi-Fi

Callia Yuan
March 27, 2019

Finding ‘worth it’ Tacos proves tough

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 26, 2019

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
March 26, 2019

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
March 26, 2019

Baking a cake without a recipe proves harder than anticipated

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 14, 2019

Voting system fixed for class office elections after possible ASB election tampering

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan
March 14, 2019

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang
January 31, 2019

Ugly photoshoot challenge goes off target

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
January 31, 2019

Staff editorial: Speak Up Week is laudable, but won’t cause real changes without reform

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
January 31, 2019
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Community, students protest district’s decision to continue school during bad-air days

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou
November 28, 2018
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Internet safety: Alum targets Saratoga girls on Facebook with sexually explicit messages

Callia Yuan and Jayne Zhou
November 27, 2018

NCT 127 debuts on Billboard 200

Callia Yuan
November 27, 2018

District justified in keeping schools in session

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan
November 27, 2018

We aren’t the champions: Novice gamers struggle playing League of Legends

Megan Chen and Callia Yuan
November 14, 2018

Petition for business class results in proposal

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
October 12, 2018

Juniors compare different Hot Cheeto knockoffs

Callia Yuan and Emilie Zhou
September 25, 2018

School welcomes alum back as comp sci teacher

Callia Yuan and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018

New hall rules to stop JUULing are ineffective, backfire

Jeffrey Xu and Callia Yuan
September 10, 2018

Harker alumni finds success in the music industry

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
September 10, 2018

The gap between appropriation and disrespect

Callia Yuan
June 8, 2018

Saratoga summer basketball camp almost canceled after increase in fees

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
May 10, 2018
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Sophomores play Fortnite during their free time

Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Dancers and cheerleaders more friends than rivals

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

Junior overcomes hardships through dancing

Elaine Sun and Callia Yuan
March 15, 2018

Juniors visit campuses during breaks

Callia Yuan
March 14, 2018

Junior recounts his involvement in Bitcoin craze

Howard Tang and Callia Yuan
January 25, 2018
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Senior runs photography accounts on Instagram

Callia Yuan and Kaylene Morrison
January 25, 2018

Smrithi Balebail: the Falcon’s most loyal fan

Amy Tang and Callia Yuan
January 21, 2018

Crime rates fall after residents, deputies make changes

Elaine Toh and Callia Yuan
November 28, 2017

Reaction channels must show creativity to be worthwhile

Alex Wang and Callia Yuan
November 27, 2017

Upperclassmen inspired to go to the gym

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
November 17, 2017

Speaking Chinese: Do not attempt without prior experience

Jayne Zhou and Callia Yuan
November 13, 2017

Saratoga High is not prepared for an earthquake

Anishi Patel and Callia Yuan
October 17, 2017

4-day weekend benefits students

Callia Yuan and Anishi Patel
October 17, 2017

Freshman spins flag at first halftime performance

Anna Novoselov and Callia Yuan
September 23, 2017

Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
September 5, 2017
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