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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Ethan Lin
Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Ethan Lin
The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

Ethan Lin
The field hockey team runs onto the field at the beginning of their game against Homestead.

Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game

Christina Chang and Ethan Lin
The released finals schedule is set for the week of Dec. 13.

New finals schedule released

Ethan Lin
During college visits, colleges should not repeat information easily found on their website. 

College visits should humanize the admission process, focus less on numerical data

Ethan Lin
A typical four square layout at a school — surrounded by basketball courts and play structures. 

Four square: a monochromatic battleground of nostalgia

Ethan Lin
Senior Ethan Lin performing at the St. James Episcopal Parish in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons

Ethan Lin
The new bell schedule in all its glory.

New bell schedule lacks consistency and wastes too much time

Ethan Lin
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Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises

Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang
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School has put adequate COVID-19 protocols in place

Ethan Lin
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Entering hybrid model elicits mixed reactions from students

Ethan Lin

Lockdowns in the U.S. can be made more effective

Ethan Lin
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WASC gives school maximum six-year term

Ethan Lin
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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How to put more heart in HAERT modules

Ethan Lin
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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School hires new long-term subs, staff for second semester

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
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Consumers should frown on Amazon for its treatment of workers

Ethan Lin
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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‘Among Us’: enjoyable and rewarding

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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WASC, delayed by COVID-19, resumes in online format

Ethan Lin and Aaria Thomas
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Transition to online learning continues

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
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P.E. classes accommodate new quarantine conditions

Ethan Lin
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
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Gen Z teens should not be blamed for addiction to phones

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

Department chairs play an important role on campus

Ethan Lin and Brandon Wang
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
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Emotions should not be shared on social media after tragedy

Ethan Lin

Despite having some high-performing districts, California gets a C- in education

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang

Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

Ethan Lin and Oliver Ye

Boys’ water polo loses CCS first round

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

The invisible line that comedy should not cross

Ethan Lin

Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

Sophomore’s mother balances family life with piano career

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS 

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

Boys’ polo players shoulder new responsibilities with changed roster

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

Tutorial changes elicit mixed reactions

Ethan Lin and Kaitlyn Tsai
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