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Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Members of the Saratoga debate team pose for a group picture during the James Logan Invitational.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
March 1, 2025
Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
After controversial lawsuits, photos of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy resurfaced on the internet.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
March 1, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
The team huddles during their CCS quarterfinals game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Boys’ basketball team falls to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in CCS Division-III quarterfinals
March 2, 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
February 25, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
March 2, 2025
Seniors lock your cars before the underclassmen sneak in.
100-word rant: Underclassmen, wait your turn and stop sneaking off campus during lunches
March 2, 2025
It’s about time to rebalance the scale of power.
America’s allies must limit Trump’s power grab
March 1, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025
New year’s goals are written down, surrounded by the mess of daily life.
‘New Year, new me’ is sadly a myth
March 1, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…
Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro
March 1, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Carolyn Wang
Left to right: Seniors Jenny Chan, Nithya Krishna and Carolyn Wang sit on the bleachers at theTrack and Field home meet on April 18.

Senior Mag 2023: The Three Run-Sketeers: Cross country friends maintain 4-year running ‘cult’

Carolyn Wang
June 27, 2023
Carolyn (left) and Christina (right) in their newly-purchased Target T-shirts.

No drive, no life: Second-semester seniors go to Target on a $15 budget

Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang
April 25, 2023
Trees fall after the recent storm.

Photo or Graphic for: Opinion: School should enhance its storm response in preparation for the future

Skyler Mao
March 30, 2023
The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1.

School seeks new assistant principal for next year

Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang
March 28, 2023
Caro—what? Perks and struggles of having a common name that sounds like other popular names

Caro—what? Perks and struggles of having a common name that sounds like other popular names

Carolyn Wang
November 9, 2022
Resident Baratta-Lorton’s monthly expenses and national inflation statistics.

Recent inflation upends living costs, poses health risks for the elderly

Carolyn Wang
October 12, 2022
The comfortable environment Brad Ward sets up for the new location of the College & Career Center (CCC)

College specialist creates warm, encouraging space for students during college visits

Carolyn Wang and Zack Zhang
September 25, 2022
Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Shannon Ma and Carolyn Wang
September 11, 2022
From Disney Songs to Musical Theater: Junior’s odd song preferences triumph over mainstream music

From Disney Songs to Musical Theater: Junior’s odd song preferences triumph over mainstream music

Carolyn Wang
June 5, 2022
 Juniors Sunny Huang and Aanika Jain glue tesserae onto their flower mosaic. 

Juniors install mosaic to commemorate pandemic’s mental health toll

Carolyn Wang
May 30, 2022

With decisions coming out — sometimes via hacks — seniors learn their college possibilities

Carolyn Wang
April 1, 2022
Saratoga Cleaners, a dry cleaning shop situated in downtown, continues to struggle financially.   

Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
March 31, 2022
 

Arm injury resets priorities and teaches lessons

Carolyn Wang
March 15, 2022
Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) and Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo Di Caprio) try to convince President Janie Orlean (Meryl Streep) and Jason Orlean (Jonah Hill) about an incoming meteor.

‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
March 12, 2022
For second year, school hosts virtual electives night for incoming freshmen

For second year, school hosts virtual electives night for incoming freshmen

Carolyn Wang
February 8, 2022
An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
February 8, 2022
Linguistics is a widely underrated field of study

Linguistics is a widely underrated field of study

Carolyn Wang
February 4, 2022

Green Team tests indicate low water quality from fountains

Carolyn Wang
February 4, 2022

City’s ‘Let’s Work’ program clears invasive plants from Quarry Park

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
January 31, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: America may be the land of the free, but that doesn’t mean college should be

Sarah Zhou
January 20, 2022

Instaspecial: Girls cross country captures memories on social media

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
December 13, 2021
The Odd Fellows manor would be obscured by a new building under the current plan.

Senior and local residents advocate for an alternative to the proposed construction at the Saratoga Retirement Community

Carolyn Wang and Sara Bright
December 3, 2021
San Jose Mercury News reporter Ethan Baron (not shown in picture) and Bay Area News Group photographer Aric Crabb cover the 2020 CZU fires in the Santa Cruz mountains

Local newspaper industry struggles to meet shifting expectations

Carolyn Wang
December 2, 2021
This is obviously a cheese jellyfish, yes?

Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind

Carolyn Wang
November 28, 2021
The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context

The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context

Carolyn Wang
November 4, 2021
Commissioners pose with their DIY scarecrow for the city’s scarecrow contest

Students serve as representatives of youths in city government

Carolyn Wang
October 28, 2021
Danny Moon bringing his wife Madelyn in as she is finishing her 10k race, two weeks after they both completed the Boston Marathon in 1988.

Danny Moon: from paperboy to marathon runner and coach

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
October 22, 2021
Protestors line up on Sept. 18 near West Valley College farmer’s market.

Some residents continue to voice objections to COVID-19 vaccines

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
October 17, 2021
Are textbooks the best way to learn history?

Are textbooks the best way to learn history?

Carolyn Wang
September 17, 2021
Girls cross country captains explain a run to early session one athletes

Cross country set to make strong comeback this season

Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang
September 9, 2021
A brutally honest college essay: how I overcame two daunting challenges

A brutally honest college essay: how I overcame two daunting challenges

Carolyn Wang
September 7, 2021
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Distance team makes progress

Carolyn Wang
May 21, 2021
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Students discuss cultural misconceptions in media and history textbooks

Carolyn Wang
May 13, 2021
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Teachers prepare students for AP World Language exams remotely

Carolyn Wang
May 3, 2021
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Revisiting the chaos of lockdown day

Carolyn Wang
April 26, 2021
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Juniors search for alternative ways to take standardized testing

Carolyn Wang
April 15, 2021
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Local teens hold TED-style entrepreneurship speaker event

Carolyn Wang
April 2, 2021
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Saratoga community responds to rise in anti-Asian violence with calls for change

Selina Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Carolyn Wang
April 1, 2021
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‘The Sound of Music’: the family film that develops with age

Carolyn Wang
March 30, 2021
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Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames

Christina Chang, Anjali Pai, and Carolyn Wang
March 23, 2021
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Local sixth graders return to school for in-person learning

Carolyn Wang
March 21, 2021
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City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19

Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang
March 8, 2021
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Time traveling back into the past with the school’s 10 principals in 62 years

Carolyn Wang
February 23, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Phone addict takes a break

Lily Zhang
February 9, 2021
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Hello? I’d like to order a pizza and some toilet paper

Carolyn Wang
February 2, 2021
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Post-its, simple and tactile, are superior organizational tools

Carolyn Wang
February 2, 2021
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Art Club gains higher participation online

Carolyn Wang and Tiffany Wang
December 15, 2020
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Photo or Graphic for: AP Gov students lean democrat in mock election, giving President elect Joe Biden landslide victory

Oliver Ye
December 10, 2020
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District cancels all sports for the rest of 2020

Jonathan Li and Carolyn Wang
December 4, 2020
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Photo or Graphic for: Sophomore dedicates herself to pre-season running

Nika Bagherian and Cici Xu
December 3, 2020
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New girls’ volleyball coach adjusts strategy to bring team together

Carolyn Wang
December 2, 2020
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Welcome to the Salem Witch Trials, mafia style

Carolyn Wang
December 1, 2020
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Bizarre nicknames originate in bizarre ways

Carolyn Wang
November 20, 2020
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Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble

Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang
November 2, 2020
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Students from music department organize wildfire relief concert

Serena Li and Carolyn Wang
October 31, 2020
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A pandemic birthday gave me an opportunity to reconnect with my sister

Carolyn Wang
October 22, 2020
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Teachers should consider replacing online tests with pen and paper assessments

Carolyn Wang
October 8, 2020
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Photo or Graphic for: An extrovert’s guide to surviving quarantine

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 16, 2020
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Should runners wear masks on their jogs?

Carolyn Wang
September 10, 2020
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Dermont joins Saratoga community after 5-year teaching career

Carolyn Wang and Oliver Ye
August 29, 2020
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100 Word Rants

Selina Chen, Carolyn Wang, Chris Chen, and Vicky Bai
August 26, 2020
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