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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Matthew Torrens Mathew Torrens stands next to his sign on Highway 85 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
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April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by David Eng

A shifting perception: Demystifying the LG-SHS athletic rivalry

David Eng

Alumni cherish high school leadership opportunities

David Eng

Ferocious tiger mother scars her own children

David Eng
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Chemistry teacher finds solace in writing

David Eng
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Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot

David Eng
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Tim Lugo named Sports Boosters top coach of the fall season

David Eng

Insiders’ guide to college apps

David Eng

Mohnike scripted as next year’s drama teacher

Christine Bancroft and David Eng

Seniors say bittersweet good bye

David Eng and Emily Williams

Baseball Season Recap: Count this one as a rebuilding year

Roy Bisht and David Eng

Pancake breakfast: musical recipe for success

David Eng and Vivien Lu

Baseball: Injuries plague diminished Falcon roster

Roy Bisht and David Eng

From high school all-star to aerospace engineer

David Eng

Falcons struggle with starting pitching, look for defense to improve chances

Roy Bisht and David Eng
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Little known chess team aims for sixth straight state championship

David Eng and Anna Shen

Baseball adjusts to changes all around the diamond

Roy Bisht and David Eng

Garbage, garbage, everywhere

David Eng

‘Molar Mass’ reigns supreme in chemistry teacher’s mole contest

David Eng

Contest seeks to find ‘Olympic level’ young chemists

David Eng

Boys’ basketball: CCS hopes rim out

David Eng and Jenny Zhang

Chess team solidifies county dominance

David Eng

Boys’ basketball: Inconsistency overshadows road victory

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
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Boys’ basketball: Streaky Falcons look to improve in league

David Eng and Jenny Zhang

Falcon to receive national award

David Eng and Tiffany Tung

Spanish, Social Studies departments prepare for trips

David Eng and Aanchal Mohan

Senior thrives in Middle College

Arnav Dugar and David Eng

Freshmen ballers take on varsity challenges

David Eng and Jenny Zhang

Boys’ Basketball: Falcons finish in fourth at Westmont Invitational

David Eng and Jenny Zhang

Football: Five turnovers lead to second round CCS loss to Seaside

Karthik Annamalai and David Eng

Boys’ basketball adjusts to fewer seniors

David Eng and Jenny Zhang

Can you live a week without watching television?

David Eng

Behind closed doors: what happens when someone gets expelled

David Eng and Karthik Sreedhara

Football: Falcons edge Homestead 10-7 for CCS berth; team to play Burlingame Friday

David Eng
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Homecoming festivities wrap up

Christine Bancroft, David Eng, and Karen Lyu

Roundup and review: Lack of an extension cord makes things tough for sophomore quad dance

David Eng and Karen Lyu

Roundup and review: Freshmen pull off a quad day routine

David Eng and Karen Lyu

New website adds to list of CCC resources

Arnav Dugar and David Eng

Football: Falcons hopes of CCS still alive

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng

Football: Falcons aim to end 29-year losing streak against Wildcats this Friday

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng

Odd rules prevail in high school sports

David Eng

To eat or not to eat

David Eng

Cross Country: NFHS battles jewelry with strict regulations

David Eng

Football: Saratoga wins first game against Westmont

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai

Resurfacing of tennis court completed

David Eng and Sarah Hull

Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai

Football: Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng

Football: Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng

‘Court of Dreams’ a reality

David Eng and Sarah Hull
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Football: Falcons host scrimmage to prepare for upcoming season

David Eng
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