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Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Klay Thompson holds his new Dallas Mavericks jersey, with a noticeable change to jersey #31 after having jersey #11 for over a decade with the Warriors.
With Klay Thompson gone, Warriors prepare for a major reset
September 9, 2024
The Falcons take a brief water break to regroup and prepare to return to the field.
Football secures 30-7 win against El Camino in first league game
September 8, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.
Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro
September 10, 2024

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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