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The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
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
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
January 23, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Shrines like the Kotoku-in Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan, are great sights, but they are also filled with tourists who take away from the location’s atmosphere.
Off the beaten streets: I spent my winter break visiting Japan’s hidden gems
January 23, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.
Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test
January 22, 2025
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 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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