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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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Emily Chen
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A family affair: The Parr sisters share one softball season together

Emily Chen
March 8, 2017

Weaseling out of Early Decision agreements unethical

Emily Chen
February 13, 2017

Field hockey: Season ends in semifinal round loss to Lancers

Emily Chen
November 17, 2016

Second semester: a time for productivity

Emily Chen
November 14, 2016

CCS field hockey: Come-from-behind victory over Gilroy leads Falcons to semifinals

Emily Chen
November 8, 2016

Field hockey: Intensity key to meeting goals

Emily Chen and Leena Elzeiny
October 19, 2016
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Senior plans to sail in college

Emily Chen
September 5, 2016

Viruses attack students’ emails

Emily Chen and Sherrie Shen
September 5, 2016

Field Hockey: Low numbers now a norm

Emily Chen
September 3, 2016

Individuals compete at states, fall short of previous times; defending champ Xie chooses to skip state meet

Pranav Ahuja and Emily Chen
May 24, 2016
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Rolling block schedule finalized

Emily Chen
May 19, 2016

Despite tough meets, swimmers meet CCS, CIFC times

Emily Chen
March 29, 2016

Junior prom to be held at Hayes Mansion

Emily Chen
March 23, 2016
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Rodriguex elects to teach one more year

Emily Chen and Caitlin Ju
March 23, 2016

IoT club builds for the future

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
March 19, 2016

Swim teams hopeful after disappointing season

Pranav Ahuja and Emily Chen
February 5, 2016

Senior in Democracy Matters exercises political voice

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
February 1, 2016

‘The play’s the thing’: Sophomore finds joy in acting, directing

Emily Chen
January 31, 2016

Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics

Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan
November 30, 2015

Freshman partners with ARK Club to spread holiday cheer

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
November 29, 2015

Field hockey team wows on field despite loss of key players

Emily Chen
October 22, 2015

Glee Club brings community joy through performances

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
October 21, 2015

Field hockey wins some early games despite shortage of players

Emily Chen
September 20, 2015

DECA revived by trio of juniors

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
September 14, 2015

Military summer camp teaches leadership, life lessons

Emily Chen and Michelle Lee
September 14, 2015

Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
May 27, 2015

Team loses in first round of playoffs; finishes season strong

Emily Chen and Gwynevere Hunger
May 21, 2015

Tutoring club offers a helping hand

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
May 20, 2015

Media begin to promote natural beauty

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
May 18, 2015

Social Justice Club sparks thoughtful discussions

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
April 30, 2015

Digital electronics to be offered next fall

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015

Culinary Club cooks up exciting experiences

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
April 1, 2015

March Madness teams make way to finals

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015

Students recount experiences with DMVs

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2015

Clubs struggle to maintain active membership

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2015

Coexist: Striving to achieve acceptance, not just tolerance for LGBTQ+

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
February 10, 2015

Girls’ soccer: Upcoming games critical for spot in CCS

Karissa Dong and Emily Chen
February 9, 2015

Students tested for level of fitness in PE classes

Emily Chen
February 6, 2015

Tracking students: sometimes pointless, sometimes beneficial

Emily Chen
February 5, 2015

Twins benefit from playing soccer together

Emily Chen and Karissa Dong
December 5, 2014

Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
December 4, 2014

Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
December 4, 2014

Junior spreads passion for photography

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
December 2, 2014

Alumni share experiences in collegiate sports

Emily Chen and Karissa Dong
December 1, 2014

Team places second in league, heads to CCS

Emily Chen and Shazia Gupta
November 12, 2014

Hiring overpriced college counselors: a difficult decision

Emily Chen and Nidhi Jain
November 3, 2014

Annual Saratoga Idol to occur in late November

Emily Chen
November 3, 2014

Student embraces Korean culture

Emily Chen and Rachel Zhang
November 3, 2014

Persian sophomore places pride in culture

Emily Chen and Rachel Zhang
November 3, 2014

Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport

Emily Chen, Spring Ma, and Ami Nachiappan
October 30, 2014

Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport

Emily Chen, Spring Ma, and Ami Nachiappan
October 27, 2014

Club policy to be reinforced

Emily Chen and Katherine Sun
September 17, 2014

New coach has high hopes for dance team’s second season

Emily Chen and Eileen Toh
September 16, 2014

Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
September 10, 2014

Alumni return to coach

Emily Chen and Ami Nachiappan
September 7, 2014

School expulsion policies should be upheld

Emily Chen
June 2, 2009

“Material Girl” should not be so young

Emily Chen and Elizabeth Cheng
March 16, 2009

Speech and debate competes at State Qualifiers

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Our testimony of senioritis

Emily Chen and Mabel Hsu
March 10, 2009

Economics, government subjects should merge into single year-long course

Emily Chen and Girish Swaminath
March 10, 2009

SHS Alum graduates to Broadway

Emily Chen and Mabel Hsu
January 27, 2009

SHS Alum graduates to Broadway

Emily Chen and Mabel Hsu
January 27, 2009
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Think that paper bag can fit over my head?

Emily Chen
January 27, 2009

Freshmen thrive in speech and debate

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
January 22, 2009

Novices shine at Milpitas Tournament

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
December 12, 2008

Shame over political views is a shame

Emily Chen
December 12, 2008

Speech and debate: Novices shine at Milpitas tournament

Saniha Shankar and Emily Chen
December 5, 2008

Speech and debate team kicks off season

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
October 21, 2008

PTSA changes name to PTSO

Karthik Annaamalai and Emily Chen
September 12, 2008

Staff editorial: Myanmar crisis requires foreign aid

Emily Chen, Gautham Ganesan, Aditi Jayaraman, and Tim Tsai
June 6, 2008

Myanmar crisis requires more aid

Gautham Ganesan, Tim Tsai, Emily Chen, and Aditi Jayaraman
June 4, 2008

Online mafia game infiltrates students’ lives

Emily Chen and Gautham Ganesan
May 2, 2008
Kandappan Paari Mug

Junior plays modern-day matchmaker

Emily Chen and Jocelyn Ye
April 11, 2008

German exchange student embraces Saratoga culture

Emily Chen
April 3, 2008
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