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Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Elaine Sun

Why is ‘Thotiana’ considered a ‘bad’ song?

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
April 22, 2019

Freshman-led Leo Club proves to be active, engaged service club

Elaine Sun and Jeffrey Xu
March 12, 2019

Petty grading doesn’t help us

Elaine Sun
November 27, 2018

The Sims Mobile impressive for a free game

Elaine Sun
November 14, 2018

Senior finds passion in writing

Elaine Sun
May 30, 2018

Teacher finds inspiration for novel

Elaine Sun
May 30, 2018

Junior overcomes hardships through dancing

Elaine Sun and Callia Yuan
March 15, 2018

Bay Area figure skaters achieve success in Winter Olympics

Elaine Sun and Howard Tang
January 25, 2018

Catalina trip a unique learning opportunity for students

Elaine Sun
January 25, 2018

Junior year lives up to its reputation for difficulty

Elaine Sun
January 25, 2018

Re-established photography club attracts many students

Lina Kim and Elaine Sun
January 25, 2018
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Synesthesia: a unique characteristic, not a medical condition

Elaine Sun and Phoebe Wang
December 6, 2017

Cross country teams try to keep pace

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
October 19, 2017

Local pumpkin patch welcomes visitors of all ages

Kaylene Morrison and Elaine Sun
October 13, 2017

Why some sports occur in different seasons

Elaine Sun
October 12, 2017

Students flourish in Middle College environment

Connie Liang and Elaine Sun
October 12, 2017

Saratoga students opt out of public school program

Anishi Patel and Elaine Sun
October 12, 2017

Senior and alumnae films to be played in Times Square

Elaine Sun
October 12, 2017

YouTubers branching out on the tree of money

Elaine Sun and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 11, 2017

Cross Country Preview

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
September 5, 2017

Junior volleyball player recruited by top-notch schools

Elaine Sun
September 1, 2017

Once-in-a-century solar eclipse viewed on campus

Sherrie Shen and Elaine Sun
September 1, 2017

Athletes break personal records at league finals

Christopher Lee and Elaine Sun
May 30, 2017

‘Everything, Everything’ falls below expectations

Elaine Sun
May 26, 2017

Students take steps toward independence through driving

Karen Chow and Elaine Sun
May 22, 2017

Common Core standards alter math curriculum

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
March 26, 2017

PTSO speaker discusses the effect of the digital age on students

Ethan Ko and Elaine Sun
February 13, 2017

Struggle with new winter guard requirements brings difficult practices

Jenny Qian and Elaine Sun
February 10, 2017

Joining the stars on the board: track and field athletes aspire to break records

Victor Liu and Elaine Sun
February 10, 2017

School’s social media provides a window to school life

Frederick Kim and Elaine Sun
December 8, 2016

Not an average Christmas: sophomore receives strange present

Elaine Sun
December 5, 2016
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Junior’s short film on feminism to be screened in Times Square venue

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
September 29, 2016

Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity

Ami Nachiappan and Elaine Sun
September 27, 2016
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