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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

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All content by Cici Xu
Mary Campbell, Caroline Keogh, Leena El Ashmawi, Casey Gilligan run together against their home game against Palo Alto on March 30, which they won 9-7

Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up

Serena Li, Anjali Nuggehalli, and Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

Serena Li, Lihi Shoshani, Sarah Thomas, and Cici Xu
February 8, 2022

All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food

Christina Chang and Cici Xu
December 2, 2021
Wu instructs her Chinese 3 students to recite a passage from the textbook.

Chinese curriculum undergoes major staff changes

Cici Xu
October 22, 2021
This iconic picture captures Lake Mead’s dropping water level and the exacerbating drought in the western United States.

Tackling the worst drought in 1,200 years: Why Saratogans should care

Cici Xu
October 17, 2021

A Disney miracle: reminiscing on It’s a Small World

Cici Xu
September 7, 2021
Omkar Kulkarni and his parents posted in front of Kulkarni’s solo jet after finishing his three consecutive 7-minutes solos in the South County Aviation flight school at San Martin, California. 

Flying solo: 2021 alumni immerses himself in unconventional summer activity

Cici Xu
September 1, 2021
Thank you, March For Our Lives!

March For Our Lives San Jose plans town hall meeting to address the emerging trend of mass shootings

Cici Xu
April 16, 2021
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Academy Award prediction: ‘Nomadland’ will win

Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
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Companionship is key to overcoming mental health issues in the pandemic

Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
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Staff prepares the campus for 3A in-person learning

Cici Xu
March 16, 2021
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Celebrating the Year of the Ox in a pandemic

Cici Xu
March 1, 2021
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Into thin air: Sophomore and senior siblings climb in the Himalayas for the second time

Cici Xu
January 16, 2021
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‘The Prom’: an oversimplified lesson on love and acceptance

Anjali Nuggehalli and Cici Xu
January 10, 2021
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Students second-guess opinions on social media

Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
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Weir leads maintenance staff in preparation for eventual in-person school

Andy Chen and Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
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Sophomore dedicates herself to pre-season running

Nika Bagherian and Cici Xu
December 3, 2020
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Class officers hope for outdoor, socially distanced proms

Cici Xu
November 29, 2020
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From history pages to Zoom call: Famous Supreme Court litigant advocates for the power of youth voices

Cici Xu
October 15, 2020
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Climate Clock urges people to act

Cici Xu
October 11, 2020
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TV show ‘Modern Family’ demonstrates power of acceptance

Cici Xu
October 9, 2020
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Family’s guidance is crucial on supporting children’s social-emotional growth in quarantine

Cici Xu
September 14, 2020
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Walking: an unexpected cost of online learning

Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
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WeChat users in America should be given a choice

Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
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I flattened the curve of my exponentially growing screen time

Cici Xu
August 29, 2020
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Students find unexpected advantages as well as flaws to online AP exams

Cici Xu
May 20, 2020
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Green Team brings Earth Week online as COVID-19 crisis continues

Cici Xu
May 13, 2020
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
April 30, 2020
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Junior finds new ways during quarantine to express love for saxophone

Cici Xu
April 13, 2020
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‘The Crown’: a Netflix masterpiece worth watching

Cici Xu
April 12, 2020
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Dad, a three-hours marathoner, becomes my marathon pacer

Cici Xu
April 11, 2020
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Common Roots embraces Sources of Strength on campus

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
April 3, 2020
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Scared to stare

Cici Xu
April 1, 2020

Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
February 11, 2020

Female freshman wrestler grapples with self-acceptance

Cici Xu and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Administration threatens area closures if students don’t pick up their lunchtime trash

Cici Xu and Samantha Yee
February 10, 2020

What about this year’s Academy Awards?

Cici Xu
February 10, 2020

Badminton team starts more rigorous training

Cici Xu and Christine Zhang
February 10, 2020

The time for solar panels is now

Cici Xu
February 10, 2020
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Traditional sports connects students to cultural heritage

Serena Li and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Wrestling team switches regimen to start from scratch, promotes stronger team bonding

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Dance, Verma show they belong in state race

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Breaking Down the Walls got me involved in our community

Cici Xu
December 2, 2019

Composting comes to campus to protect the environment

Cici Xu
December 2, 2019
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School finally installs new kiln to replace one damaged in 2017 fire

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019

Dance places first in prestigious Mt. Sac competition

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019

Girls’ cross country poised to finish the year strong

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 28, 2019

If you like Troye Sivan, then Maggie Rogers is for you

Cici Xu
October 15, 2019

Promising freshman runners join girls’ cross country, season starts with high hopes

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019

Harder practices encourage boys’ cross country to reach their full potential

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019

Reduced-waste lifestyles combat overflowing landfills

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
September 18, 2019
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