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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 Koh

Journalism in the age of Trump: Free speech and the American responsibility

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
January 15, 2019

SB 826: legislative solution to lack of workplace diversity

David Koh and Krithi Sankar
October 26, 2018

Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows the process is flawed

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
October 16, 2018

Season Preview: Cross-Country picks up the pace

David Koh
September 12, 2018
Superintendent Michael Grove Picture

New superintendent adjusts to new school district

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
September 10, 2018

The first response to sexual harassment allegations should not be doubt

David Koh and Jayne Zhou
May 23, 2018

Students excel in math and physics competitions

David Koh and Howard Tang
May 23, 2018

Robinson clarifies the administration’s view of student protests

David Koh and Siva Sambasivam
May 23, 2018

‘Isle of Dogs’ sends a compelling message but doesn’t live up to expectations

David Koh
May 4, 2018

Falcon Focus: Junior becomes a radio expert

David Koh
April 3, 2018

Super Bowl attraction brings in extravagant celebrations

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

Feeding into the desire for food – a guide to cope with late night snacking

David Koh and Elaine Toh
January 25, 2018

Junior spends free time creating music

David Koh and Howard Tang
November 27, 2017

New assistant speech and debate coach impressed by student motivation

David Koh and Anna Novoselov
October 12, 2017

Sophomore finds new interests after moving to California

David Koh
September 5, 2017

An attack on democracy: Trump fires Comey

David Koh
May 25, 2017

MAP Seniors embark on final projects

David Koh
May 4, 2017
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Father-son stay on track

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
May 1, 2017

Team finishes season strong, makes final preparations for CA State Tournament and Nationals

Pranav Ahuja and David Koh
April 25, 2017

Hate crimes on the rise

David Koh
April 25, 2017

Taking a look inside Orre’s millennial classroom

Elaine Fan and David Koh
March 15, 2017

The paradox of political correctness

David Koh
March 8, 2017

Millions of children bid goodbye to Club Penguin

David Koh
March 8, 2017

Me in a decade – still struggling

David Koh
March 7, 2017

Team hype manager motivates crowd and players alike

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
February 10, 2017

Senior finds her ‘own little family’ in choir

David Koh
January 30, 2017

High stakes for the debate team in Arizona

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
January 25, 2017

Storage garage serves as hub for maintenance operations

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 21, 2016

The election heard ’round the world:Trump’s victory shows that our differences are too easy to exploit

David Koh
November 20, 2016

YouTube takes a step backward in limiting freedom of content

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 18, 2016

Sophomore with asthma continues to run cross country

David Koh
November 18, 2016

Sophomore with asthma continues to run cross country

David Koh
November 18, 2016

Frangieh and Obenour participate in Alcatraz swim

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 15, 2016

Building a fake resume: necessary or nearsighted?

David Koh
October 12, 2016

Columnists: Trump’s presidency to go down in history as the Great Cleanse

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 12, 2016

Debate team kicks off season with varsity tournament

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 11, 2016

New classes make their debut

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 8, 2016
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On Back to School Night, parents take a walk in children’s shoes

David Koh
September 8, 2016

Criticizing third world countries is not the way to go

David Koh
September 6, 2016
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