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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 David Eng

A shifting perception: Demystifying the LG-SHS athletic rivalry

David Eng
April 5, 2011

Alumni cherish high school leadership opportunities

David Eng
February 15, 2011

Ferocious tiger mother scars her own children

David Eng
February 5, 2011
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Chemistry teacher finds solace in writing

David Eng
January 19, 2011
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Where is Freddie Falcon? The tale of a missing mascot

David Eng
December 18, 2010
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Tim Lugo named Sports Boosters top coach of the fall season

David Eng
December 17, 2010

Insiders’ guide to college apps

David Eng
November 9, 2010

Mohnike scripted as next year’s drama teacher

Christine Bancroft and David Eng
June 6, 2010

Seniors say bittersweet good bye

David Eng and Emily Williams
May 27, 2010

Baseball Season Recap: Count this one as a rebuilding year

Roy Bisht and David Eng
May 24, 2010

Pancake breakfast: musical recipe for success

David Eng and Vivien Lu
May 17, 2010

Baseball: Injuries plague diminished Falcon roster

Roy Bisht and David Eng
April 23, 2010

From high school all-star to aerospace engineer

David Eng
April 8, 2010

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

Roy Bisht and David Eng
March 31, 2010
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Little known chess team aims for sixth straight state championship

David Eng and Anna Shen
March 23, 2010

Baseball adjusts to changes all around the diamond

Roy Bisht and David Eng
March 16, 2010

Garbage, garbage, everywhere

David Eng
March 16, 2010

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

David Eng
March 8, 2010

Contest seeks to find ‘Olympic level’ young chemists

David Eng
March 8, 2010

Boys’ basketball: CCS hopes rim out

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
February 22, 2010

Chess team solidifies county dominance

David Eng
February 22, 2010

Boys’ basketball: Inconsistency overshadows road victory

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
February 10, 2010
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Boys’ basketball: Streaky Falcons look to improve in league

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
January 28, 2010

Falcon to receive national award

David Eng and Tiffany Tung
January 26, 2010

Spanish, Social Studies departments prepare for trips

David Eng and Aanchal Mohan
January 26, 2010

Senior thrives in Middle College

Arnav Dugar and David Eng
January 19, 2010

Freshmen ballers take on varsity challenges

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
December 10, 2009

Boys’ Basketball: Falcons finish in fourth at Westmont Invitational

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
December 10, 2009

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

Karthik Annamalai and David Eng
December 1, 2009

Boys’ basketball adjusts to fewer seniors

David Eng and Jenny Zhang
November 20, 2009

Can you live a week without watching television?

David Eng
November 17, 2009

Behind closed doors: what happens when someone gets expelled

David Eng and Karthik Sreedhara
November 16, 2009

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

David Eng
November 16, 2009
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Homecoming festivities wrap up

Christine Bancroft, David Eng, and Karen Lyu
November 10, 2009

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

David Eng and Karen Lyu
November 5, 2009

Roundup and review: Freshmen pull off a quad day routine

David Eng and Karen Lyu
November 5, 2009

New website adds to list of CCC resources

Arnav Dugar and David Eng
October 20, 2009

Football: Falcons hopes of CCS still alive

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng
October 20, 2009

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

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng
October 20, 2009

Odd rules prevail in high school sports

David Eng
October 12, 2009

To eat or not to eat

David Eng
October 12, 2009

Cross Country: NFHS battles jewelry with strict regulations

David Eng
October 6, 2009

Football: Saratoga wins first game against Westmont

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai
September 16, 2009

Resurfacing of tennis court completed

David Eng and Sarah Hull
September 14, 2009

Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai
September 11, 2009

Football: Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng
September 10, 2009

Football: Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng
September 10, 2009

‘Court of Dreams’ a reality

David Eng and Sarah Hull
September 8, 2009
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Football: Falcons host scrimmage to prepare for upcoming season

David Eng
September 3, 2009
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