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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 Christopher Chen

Senior Mag 2023: TikTokers share plans for the evolution of their social media personas

Christopher Chen
July 9, 2023
Reviews for recent games on aggregator site Metacritic.

More often than not, video game reviews miss the mark

Christopher Chen
April 9, 2023
 

Answers to “The Falcon March Crossword”

Christopher Chen
March 26, 2023
‘The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles’ is Fantastic! Faithful! Fun!

‘The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles’ is Fantastic! Faithful! Fun!

Christopher Chen
February 8, 2023
 

Answers to “The Falcon Crossword: Early 2010s web games”

Christopher Chen
February 4, 2023
Sample usage of ChatGPT.

The looming threat of using ChatGPT to cheat on essay assignments is overblown

Christopher Chen
January 31, 2023
For college admissions, the SAT is a necessary evil

For college admissions, the SAT is a necessary evil

Christopher Chen
November 17, 2022
The cheer team practices tumbling in a snaking pattern.

Cheer team takes on conditioning exercises and focuses on new season with new coaches

Sunny Cao and Christopher Chen
September 30, 2022
The newly updated computers in Room 303.

Journalism room updated with new computer lab

Christopher Chen
September 24, 2022
Los Gatos’s stage classroom, with desks and a projector set up.

Brotzman takes on joint-campus course with theater tech

Christopher Chen
September 22, 2022
Image of Putin styled after several online memes.

Memes dilute the severity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Christopher Chen
May 28, 2022
Seniors at the front of the stage prepare to take a bow after the show has concluded.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ overcomes hurdles presented by illnesses

Lena Aribi and Christopher Chen
May 22, 2022
Exploring the ground zero of social media

Exploring the ground zero of social media

Christopher Chen
March 16, 2022
Three seniors applied early decision to Cornell, Northwestern and Boston University. They will be majoring in chemical engineering, musical composition, computer science and applied mathematics, and pediatrics, respectively.

The process of Early Decisions: tips from two STEM-bound seniors

Lynn Dai and Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Senior Amarangana Tyagi reaches for the ball, pressing with the player from Wilcox next to her in the Jan. 19 game against Lynbrook.

Sometimes lacking players, girls’ basketball team has early-season struggles

Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Yee’s painting 28x22” oil painting, titled “Trapped in Curtains,” depicting a curtain wrapped around a figure seated on a couch.

Junior unwinds through oil painting

Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Riot’s ‘Arcane’ delivers a storyline enjoyable for any audience

Riot’s ‘Arcane’ delivers a storyline enjoyable for any audience

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
January 18, 2022
Freshman Krishnen Khanna plays Lysander, who has fallen in love with senior Gianna Cagliostro’s character Helena.

In masks but on stage: Drama students put on fall play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Lena Aribi, Christopher Chen, and Stephanie Sun
November 19, 2021
Junior post Mika Tippetts drives in for a floater in a scrimmage against Independence on Nov. 18.

Girls’ basketball starts season with 1-1 record

Christopher Chen and Brian Sheen
November 19, 2021
Photo of Culture of Consent, “wear[ing] white and denim to stand with survivors in solidarity.” 

Culture of Consent’s trigger warning email incites teacher backlash

Christopher Chen and Joann Zhang
November 19, 2021
Secret Sky Graphic

Secret Sky digital music festival features creative and flashy sets

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
June 5, 2021
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LitRPGs are pretty lit

Christopher Chen
March 7, 2021
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
February 8, 2021
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Social studies courses need changes to combat growing ethnic divisions

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
January 11, 2021
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Chess gets the recognition it deserves with the help of Twitch streamers and Netflix show ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

Christopher Chen
December 11, 2020
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Breakout rooms have no shortage of issues

Christopher Chen
October 29, 2020
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Decorating has become a chore in ‘Animal Crossing’

Christopher Chen
October 28, 2020
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Shameless transphobes and where to find them

Christopher Chen
October 28, 2020
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Experienced music teacher fills void left in vocal music

Christopher Chen and Oliver Ye
September 1, 2020
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