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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 Daniel Bessonov

One Washington a day

Daniel Bessonov
March 28, 2019
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Benefit fashion show to be staged March 2

Daniel Bessonov
February 14, 2019

MAP Speaker Series: Drone expert discusses personal videography experiences

Daniel Bessonov and Ashley Feng
February 14, 2019

SAT and ACT classes: overpriced and antiquated

Daniel Bessonov
December 10, 2018
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Book by 2014 grad urges students to discover purpose behind going to the elite colleges they are applying to

Daniel Bessonov and Ashley Feng
November 1, 2018

PSA to parent drivers: Just because you aren’t a student doesn’t mean you can ignore school traffic rules

Daniel Bessonov and Francesca Chu
September 23, 2018

La Cueva edges out all other lunch pretenders

Daniel Bessonov
September 22, 2018

Toga Junior Math Club fosters young minds for excellence

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
May 30, 2018

Alum goes full time in music industry

Daniel Bessonov and Ava Hooman
May 30, 2018

Administration adds new feature to Canvas

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
May 30, 2018

Students place first in Stanford’s annual programming competition

Jeffrey Xu and Daniel Bessonov
May 25, 2018
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State testing is a pain, but it’s also important for students and the school

Daniel Bessonov
March 29, 2018

Comedy Sportz hosts exciting improv games

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
February 13, 2018
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Her father is the father of Bluetooth, but she’s just a normal kid

Daniel Bessonov and Muthu Palaniappan
February 9, 2018
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Increasing percentage of students enrolling in two AP science courses

Daniel Bessonov and Alexandra Li
December 11, 2017

Students prefer new schedule

Daniel Bessonov and Michael Zhang
December 9, 2017

Community college students save money, have abundant options

Daniel Bessonov and Michael Zhang
December 9, 2017

Teachers exercise to stay fit, relieve stress

Daniel Bessonov and Jeffrey Xu
October 22, 2017

Teachers exercise to stay fit, relieve stress

Daniel Bessonov and Jeffrey Xu
October 20, 2017

Seniors create art portfolios for college

Daniel Bessonov
September 16, 2017

Bursting the bubble: ‘Unsafe’ communities differ most in education

Daniel Bessonov and Ethan Ko
June 6, 2017

Computer science club members attend programming competition

Daniel Bessonov
May 26, 2017

Junior and seniors collaborate on website for Spanish program

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
May 24, 2017

Trying out Chipotle hacks to get more greens and beans

Ava Hooman and Daniel Bessonov
April 28, 2017

Swim team looks ahead to Los Altos meet

Daniel Bessonov and Charin Park
March 28, 2017

Participation soars in programming competition this year

Daniel Bessonov and Victor Liu
March 26, 2017

Link Crew hosts annual root beer social

Daniel Bessonov and Navin Tiwary
March 26, 2017

App Dev alumni invites SHS members to LA Hacks

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
March 22, 2017

Revamped grant system allows for increase in club activities

Daniel Bessonov and Phoebe Wang
March 21, 2017

Silicon Valley draws parallels to real life

Daniel Bessonov and Roland Shen
March 18, 2017

Administration spreads awareness about whooping cough incidents on campus

Daniel Bessonov
February 10, 2017

Seniors begin building foldable-bike

Daniel Bessonov and Jingyi Wang
February 9, 2017

Defying stereotypes: Male senior does makeup design

Daniel Bessonov and Esha Lakhotia
February 9, 2017

Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique

Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim, and Ami Nachiappan
February 9, 2017

Senior’s journey to Saratoga Idol

Daniel Bessonov and Ryan Kim
January 22, 2017

Senior’s journey to Saratoga Idol

Daniel Bessonov and Ryan Kim
January 17, 2017

‘Winter Warmth’ brings record attendance

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye
December 15, 2016

Two girls join wrestling team

Daniel Bessonov and Ami Nachiappan
December 9, 2016
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Junior inventor works with dad to create first foldable longboard

Daniel Bessonov and Roland Shen
December 8, 2016

Russian students adapt to life in America

Daniel Bessonov
December 5, 2016

Sophomore attends League Championship Game

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
December 4, 2016

Growing up with high achieving siblings

Daniel Bessonov
December 4, 2016

CollegeHumor: not so humorous

Daniel Bessonov and Patrick Li
December 2, 2016

The perfect Christmas gift: a small dose of zen

Daniel Bessonov
December 1, 2016

Run Hillary, run

Daniel Bessonov and Victor Liu
November 1, 2016
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Boys’ water polo: Falcons close out season as third-place team

Daniel Bessonov and Roland Shen
November 1, 2016

Senior class raffles Great America Haunt tickets

Daniel Bessonov
November 1, 2016
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‘Ring’ smart doorbell being used in an effort to prevent home burglaries

Daniel Bessonov and Amith Galivanche
October 29, 2016

Junior class copes with stressful month of October

Daniel Bessonov and Ryan Kim
October 27, 2016

The older they are, the harder they fall

Daniel Bessonov and Alex Yang
October 27, 2016

MAP students participate in NYC film festival

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye
October 18, 2016
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