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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

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AP Administration 3 would the be the ideal test

Edwin Chen
March 27, 2021
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The rap albums that helped me get through 2020

Edwin Chen
January 26, 2021
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RIP SSS hopes and dreams

Edwin Chen
January 23, 2021
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The U.S. should follow Portugal’s lead and decriminalize drugs

Edwin Chen
December 10, 2020
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Thank God I didn’t apply to UChicago

Edwin Chen
December 7, 2020
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There is nothing to celebrate about Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2020
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How I plan to prepare for the robot takeover

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2020
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Why you should still take the SAT

Edwin Chen
September 17, 2020
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The fastest a video can be

Edwin Chen
September 14, 2020
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The transition back to school was less painful than expected

Edwin Chen
September 9, 2020
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Online school is better than in-person school

Edwin Chen
May 1, 2020
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I bought super expensive shoes on impulse

Edwin Chen
April 25, 2020
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We need to destroy Tik Tok for good

Edwin Chen
April 19, 2020
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Ranking Lil Uzi’s Eternal Atake

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
April 1, 2020
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Relieving stress: Two juniors attempt to get their Instagram account verified

Jun Lee and Edwin Chen
March 31, 2020

Junior year breeds Imposter Syndrome

Edwin Chen
March 9, 2020

SAT vs. ACT: How do you know which is the right test to take?

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
February 10, 2020

Student productions: actors showcase their talents through self-guided performances

Edwin Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

The 2010s saw a great evolution in music

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
February 8, 2020

Drama department’s Comedy Sportz team puts on last Xmas- themed improv show

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Road rage is fine to a certain degree

Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

It turns out Sean Spicer isn’t a good dancer either

Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Top ten things to do during the power outage

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
October 30, 2019

Cast works to perfect adaptation of Austen classic as play nears debut

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
October 24, 2019

Why Kenny Beats deserves more praise

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2019

Fall play cast list released; auditions focus on vocal poise, depth

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
September 22, 2019

AP registration moves up to Sept 27 from February

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
September 22, 2019

A vision of the future: How to improve Saratoga’s downtown

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
September 21, 2019

Despite long daily commute, Nicholson feels no regrets about teaching at SHS

Edwin Chen, Kevin Sze, Kaitlyn Tsai, and Michael Wong
May 22, 2019

Top 3 issues our generation is facing

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

Pair of incompetent reporters fail at recreating Instagram-famous tin foil balls

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

The best of the best: Leaderboards recognize school’s historic sports accomplishments

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
April 3, 2019
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Photo or Graphic for: App Dev begins digitizing campus trophy cases

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
April 3, 2019

Library checkouts for independent reading increases

Edwin Chen and Emilie Zhou
April 2, 2019

School board’s search for new principal draws from community feedback

Edwin Chen and Aaria Thomas
April 2, 2019

The cheating dilemma: Students take homework ‘help’ to a new level

Edwin Chen and Nitya Marimuthu
April 1, 2019

No pluses or minuses leads to higher GPAs and less stress

Angelina Chen and Edwin Chen
March 29, 2019

Milk before cereal is better

Edwin Chen
March 27, 2019

Speech and debate team looks to replicate success from last year at the four major final tournaments

Edwin Chen and Siva Sambasivam
March 26, 2019

Five good things Trump has done

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
March 26, 2019

Speech team experiences success at CFL Evergreen tournament

Edwin Chen
March 11, 2019

Doordash ban should be more strictly enforced

Edwin Chen
March 8, 2019

AP Tests increase to $110, up from $100 last year

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
February 26, 2019
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Photo or Graphic for: Orchestra will travel to Chicago to perform at The MidWest Clinic during finals week

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
December 11, 2018

Fundraisers evolve with new laws and less volunteerism

Edwin Chen and Justin Guo
December 10, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Tacos for Paradise brings Saratoga, Los Gatos together to support Camp Fire victims

Kaitlyn Wang and Phoebe Wang
December 4, 2018
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Classroom technology improves school experiences and learning

Aaria Thomas and Edwin Chen
October 29, 2018

Alarmed at the direction of politics? Don’t give up. Vote.

Edwin Chen and Justin Guo
October 29, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: As usual, freshmen face learning curve for Homecoming week

Rahul Vadlakonda
September 25, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Classrooms benefit from academic tutors

Aaria Thomas and Kaitlyn Tsai
September 24, 2018

Administration emphasizes old and new safety measures

Edwin Chen and Kaitlyn Wang
September 22, 2018
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