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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
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
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Elicia Ye

Mayor hopes to increase collaboration with students

Kaylene Morrison and Elicia Ye
March 20, 2018

Junior creates YouTube channel as part of artistic journey

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
March 7, 2018

‘I Love Hue’: A perfectionist’s confession of an undying love for ombré

Elicia Ye
January 26, 2018

Even Hogwarts rejected us

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye
January 25, 2018

NBC Bay Area anchor Scott McGrew encourages cultivation of curiosity

Elicia Ye
January 25, 2018

Rom-coms can reflect the truth about love

Amith Galivanche and Elicia Ye
January 21, 2018

For Chen, DACA repeal hits close to home

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
November 27, 2017

Casual racist remarks, actions are not OK

Elicia Ye
November 27, 2017

Memes based on movies going viral

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
November 16, 2017

Celebrities to build their own makeup empires

Elicia Ye and Jayne Zhou
October 13, 2017
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Read this: the humble essay that got me into my dream school

Elicia Ye
October 13, 2017
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Athletics department fighting debt after lack of donations

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
October 12, 2017

Alumni’s lives as minorities

Elicia Ye
October 11, 2017

Brandy puts the “Mal” in Melville

Elicia Ye
September 16, 2017

Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
September 5, 2017
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Team welcomes female football player to JV squad

Alex Wang and Elicia Ye
September 5, 2017

Freshman advice from your Life editors: We only take L’s in life (with) style

Elicia Ye and Vivien Zhang
August 29, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse sees progress in season-ending loss to LG

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
May 30, 2017

From then to now: Class of 2017 to ‘glow up’ for Senior Prom

Stephen Ding and Elicia Ye
May 25, 2017

Rally welcomes underclassmen as additions to the commission

Elicia Ye
May 25, 2017

Election speeches needed to showcase leadership abilities

Elicia Ye and Katherine Zhou
May 24, 2017
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Saratoga’s adaptation of ‘Legally Blonde’ draws praise

Elicia Ye and Katherine Zhou
May 3, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse struggles with low numbers

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
March 30, 2017

Rebranded Spring Fling dance kicks off spirit week

Elicia Ye
March 30, 2017
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Leadership class pulls off first-ever Lip Dub

Elicia Ye
March 30, 2017

From the ‘50s to now: the evolution of Saratoga’s downtown

Aaron Choi and Elicia Ye
March 24, 2017

ICAC members lead dances in Bombay in the Bay

Patrick Li and Elicia Ye
February 28, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse faces challenge of small team

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
February 9, 2017

The hidden work behind Bombay in the Bay

Chelsea Leung and Elicia Ye
February 9, 2017

Junior recounts fear of curly hair from nightmare

Elicia Ye
February 1, 2017

Teachers to incorporate TV shows in enhancing curriculum

Alexandra Li and Elicia Ye
February 1, 2017

Overcoming loss of key players, girls’ soccer kicks off preseason without losses

Karissa Dong and Elicia Ye
December 15, 2016

‘Winter Warmth’ brings record attendance

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye
December 15, 2016
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Students adapting to the new SAT

Ryan Kim and Elicia Ye
December 15, 2016
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Self-taught sophomore singer places third at Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Elicia Ye
December 8, 2016

The last one standing: Senior reflects on years of debating

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye
December 7, 2016

French teacher’s experience studying abroad brings appreciation to language

Roland Shen and Elicia Ye
December 1, 2016

Leadership class leads Red Ribbon Movement through spirit week

Navin Tiwary and Elicia Ye
October 26, 2016

Winter Formal to be held off-campus for second year in a row

Jingyi Wang and Elicia Ye
October 20, 2016

MAP students participate in NYC film festival

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye
October 18, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

Elicia Ye and Phoebe Wang
September 29, 2016

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Jingyi Wang and Elicia Ye
September 9, 2016
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