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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
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July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

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New editors bring promise of a revamped Falcon

Sierra Smith and Denise Lin

Senior learns from the best during week in D.C.

Jennifer Jin and Denise Lin

Annual Souper Bowl scores funds for art department

Andy Fang and Denise Lin

Annual Souper Bowl scores funds for art department

Andy Fang and Denise Lin

MAP students attend annual film festival

Allison Chang and Denise Lin

The understandable outrage: UC Davis pepper spray accident

Denise Lin and Elijah Yi
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Band show ‘In the Beginning’ comes to a glorious end

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu
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Mantle’s musical history: The math teacher’s past as a band member

Denise Lin

Choir traveling to Italy; band, orchestra seniors welcome

Denise Lin and Ashley Tang
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9-11 commemorative wine is in bad taste

Denise Lin
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Attempts to beautify downtown cause major parking issues

Megan Benzing and Denise Lin

Commission continues to think ‘green’

Denise Lin

Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets

Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin

Track season ends with varsity girls’ success

Justine Huang and Denise Lin

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
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Inside the mind of a fanatical foodie

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Inside the mind of a fanatical foodie

Denise Lin

The Budget: Where do we stand and where do we go from here

Brandon Judopresetijo and Denise Lin

The Budget: Where do we stand and where do we go from here

Brandon Judopresetijo and Denise Lin

Death row inmates can alleviate organ shortage

Denise Lin and Aanchal Mohan

Students keep one eye on the class cup

Denise Lin
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Track: Athletes are on the right track

Justine Huang and Denise Lin

We’re taking the difficult AP road despite all the warnings

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu

E-learning does not trump real learning

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu

Google director of research speaks to students

Denise Lin

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar

English classes explore novel through motif fair

Lillian Chen and Denise Lin

Striving for ‘respect for all’

Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala

Playing detective to reveal mysterious rooms

Denise Lin and Grishma Athavale

The beauty (and danger) of classroom controversy

Denise Lin

Fall election welcomes new school board members

Denise Lin

What you’re missing… The College and Career Center

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu

How it feels to be preggo

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu

San Bruno pipe explosion exposes trend

Denise Lin

Value-added teaching ranking system not so valuable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Denise Lin

Track sprints home stetch

Denise Lin and Aanchal Mohan

21 things, 2 months: Senior counts down to graduation with a bucket list and blog

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin

Harvard freshman recounts enriching first year

Denise Lin and Christine Tseng

Craigslist needs to step up and crack down

Denise Lin
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Lack of sign-ups forces school to cut poetry and other electives for next year

Roy Bisht and Denise Lin

Girls’ Track: Nguyen hopes to leap to the state meet

Aanchal Mohan and Denise Lin

New crossroad for anti-vaccine movement

Alex Ju and Denise Lin

Poaching devastates oceanic critters

Denise Lin and Kim Tsai

Davis incorporates experiences into teaching

Denise Lin and Christine Tseng

Red Cross Club leads Haiti efforts

Denise Lin
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Websites that rely on anonymity present many dangers

Denise Lin and Kim Tsai

True Life: Ally Doles

Denise Lin

Legitimate appointment or political ploy?

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Crazy about crepes: Club celebrates French week

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Faithwalk stages the story of Christmas

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Girls’ tennis: Falcons fall to Monta Vista at NorCal tournament, finish second

Denise Lin and Lauren Kuan

Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin
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Falcons upset Monta Vista to become CCS tennis champions

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin

Girls’ tennis: Team defeats Mitty in semifinals and moves on to finals and NorCal

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin

Students find different ways to study

Denise Lin and Synthia Ling

Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda

Denise Lin and Christine Tseng

Girls’ tennis: Team is fired up to face rivals in CCS

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin

Girls’ Tennis: Team expects to excel with strong line-up

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin

Close loss to Monta Vista motivates tennis team to excel in future matches

Denise Lin and Lauren Kuan

Some students choosing public over private school

Christine Tseng and Denise Lin

New clubs promise thrilling battle of the brains

Denise Lin

It is time to end an era of tainted tunes

Denise Lin
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