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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 Edward Dong

Response of administration to Pott situation draws criticism

Edward Dong and Devin Zhao
May 8, 2013

Rape culture: an issue on campus

Edward Dong and Aashna Mukerji
March 14, 2013

Forty-nine students trek to Mexico, find second alma mater

Edward Dong and Nikil Ramanathan
March 12, 2013
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Sophomore’s passing stuns and saddens community

Edward Dong and Kelly Liu
September 24, 2012

Why do you love sports?

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
April 11, 2012

Is downtime necessary for success?

Edward Dong
April 11, 2012

School allows double AP English enrollment

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
March 14, 2012

District follows November election, considers contingency plans if Brown’s plan fails

Edward Dong, Joanna Lee, and Sanj Nalwa
March 10, 2012

Spanish department anticipates visitors from Cuernavaca

Edward Dong
March 10, 2012

Students win awards in national art and writing contest

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
March 6, 2012
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Davis settles to teach after years in engineering, business

Edward Dong
March 3, 2012
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Is cheating on the rise?

Edward Dong
January 24, 2012

Honors courses demand more time, effort

Jonathan Young and Edward Dong
January 18, 2012

Saratoga graduate’s work published in Australia

Edward Dong
January 18, 2012

Math: a talent or a skill?

Edward Dong and Anushree Dugar
January 18, 2012

One year later, parking lot fence gains acceptance

Edward Dong
January 17, 2012

Students pursue mathematics in community college courses

Edward Dong
January 17, 2012

Facebook forges new era of communication

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
January 13, 2012

Modern American culture should not trash tradition

Edward Dong
January 10, 2012

Falcon Focus: Senior achieves miracles, one step at a time

Edward Dong
January 10, 2012
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Triathlete achieves miracles, one step at a time

Edward Dong
December 16, 2011

Girls’ volleyball: team pleased with overall performance despite season’s setbacks

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
November 17, 2011

Spanish Club celebrates Mexican holiday

Edward Dong and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Small school advantages at Swarthmore

Edward Dong
November 12, 2011

A women’s school, not a girls’ school

Edward Dong
November 12, 2011

School considers repairing 52-year-old gym windows

Edward Dong and Dylan Jew
November 12, 2011

Can you speak in a foreign language in class?

Edward Dong
November 7, 2011

Boutique to kick off holiday season

Sanj Nalwa and Edward Dong
November 7, 2011

Students consider drugs in Saratoga inappropriate

Roy Bisht and Edward Dong
October 18, 2011
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New district superintendent announced

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 15, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball: Mollahan sets team up for victory

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
October 14, 2011

Attendance office hires new secretary

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 14, 2011

Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students?

Edward Dong
October 14, 2011

Runner meets high school pace

Edward Dong
September 9, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball Preview 2011

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
September 9, 2011
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Matsuoka becomes superintendent in Milpitas, district seeks new leader

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
September 9, 2011

Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
September 9, 2011
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