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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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Lina Kim, Claire Rhee, Kyle Wang, and Sophia Zivanic
February 13, 2018

Seniors devise plan to build automated solar panel cleaner for engineering project

Caitlyn Chen and Claire Rhee
March 15, 2017

Oscars shocks audience with biggest mistake in show history

Claire Rhee
March 7, 2017

Alumni encourage taking AP classes, doing own chores to prepare for college

Claire Rhee
January 25, 2017

Administration encourages more communication between parents and students to limit underage drinking

Claire Rhee and Kyle Wang
November 29, 2016

Expensive housing makes the Bay Area a tough fit for teachers and other government employees

Leena Elzeiny and Claire Rhee
September 9, 2016

Scanners are not the way to increase class spirit

Claire Rhee and Isabelle Yang
April 18, 2016

Concerns surface over earlier start time of new schedule

Claire Rhee and Summer Smith
March 10, 2016

Young adult books aim to interest all readers

Claire Rhee
March 6, 2016

Mystery Club: Students investigate and role play puzzling riddles

Claire Rhee and Katherine Zhou
March 6, 2016

Sequel to beloved show fails to fulfill high expectations

Claire Rhee
March 6, 2016

Students discover better fit away from name-brand schools

Claire Rhee and Oksana Trifonova
March 4, 2016

Inspiring stories and videos form strong student connections

Claire Rhee
January 22, 2016

School works to prepare for new security technology

David Fan and Claire Rhee
January 17, 2016

Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics

Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee
January 17, 2016

Blocked Aeries just causes more stress

Claire Rhee
January 16, 2016

Worldwide messaging apps simplify global communication

Julia Miller and Claire Rhee
January 15, 2016

School leaders share ideas on student wellness

Spring Ma and Claire Rhee
January 15, 2016

Girls’ volleyball advances to CCS despite losses in A league

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
November 13, 2015

Teachers share unique Thanksgiving traditions

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
November 7, 2015

Volleyball: Girls hang tough despite coach’s absence

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
October 9, 2015

Students choose ACT to avoid new SAT

Miles Albert and Claire Rhee
October 4, 2015

Sending juveniles to adult prison detrimental, unnecessary

Claire Rhee
September 30, 2015

‘The Italian Job’: Stealing gold 34 years later

Claire Rhee
September 30, 2015

Girls’ volleyball brings A-game

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
September 4, 2015

Ross substitutes for Ryan

Claire Rhee
September 3, 2015

Facebook’s usefulness wanes

Claire Rhee
September 2, 2015

Say ‘hey’ to Heher: Saratoga welcomes Judi Heher to the Falcon family as another computer science teacher.

Claire Rhee
September 1, 2015

‘Fantastic Four’: OK not fantastic

Claire Rhee
August 31, 2015
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