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Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Free speech is censored in certain countries
Analysis: Censorship to the point of murder, courtesy of two world powers
February 28, 2025
The common settings that SHS students use as third places.
From relaxing natural spots to quiet library corners: how having a so-called third place can relieve stress and boost productivity
February 27, 2025
Photo taken from the inauguration.
Analysis: How Trump’s policies, principles and cabinet picks seek to remake America in dangerous ways
February 26, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Some of the most notable players who have been traded during this year’s trade deadline. (Left to Right: Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis and Brandom Ingram)
NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades
February 25, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Florence Wei, Entertainment Editor

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Cellists Aryan Shrivastava, Mridhula Vudali and Katherine Zeng run along a route to Saratoga downtown.

Cellists preserve team-bonding tradition with the Accellorundo

Florence Wei
February 11, 2025
Students pack survival kits during the MLK Day of Service hosted by the IFA club.

Inspiring Future America explores different careers with guest speakers

Annika Gho and Florence Wei
February 7, 2025
A compilation of all the sagas in Epic

‘Epic the Musical’: An incredible musical that gives a refreshing take on ‘The Odyssey’

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 13, 2024
Members of the Foosball Club engage in an intense match during lunch.

Foosball Club fosters friendships over shared passion

Annika Gho and Florence Wei
December 12, 2024
Even though Christmas music gets annoying, we can’t imagine life without it.

Cold-weather classics: What makes festive tunes so festive?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 5, 2024
The perfect activity for Christmas: snuggling up by the fireplace.

How I wish to be a chestnut roasting over the open fire

Florence Wei
December 2, 2024
Seniors Hillary Gonzalez and Claire Zheng present their project with the help of the ASRC Club at the Synopsys Science Fair.

Advanced Science Research Club encourages students to further their learning beyond the classroom

Annika Gho and Florence Wei
December 2, 2024
TAB creative arts committee reviews submissions for The Butterfly Effect magazine.

Butterfly Effect teen-led magazine aims to spread creativity across community

Florence Wei
October 24, 2024
The new ponies are joining my nightmares.

Nostalgic childhood shows are rapidly deteriorating

Florence Wei
October 24, 2024
The complete 50 State Commemorative Quarter Series.

A priceless collection: my quarter-collecting hobby

Florence Wei
September 20, 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

Sanyukta Ravishankar and Florence Wei
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?

Florence Wei
September 10, 2024
You’ll be happier if your life is in your own hands.

Self-driving cars are the future, but how safe are they?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
May 13, 2024
Slither.io was certainly an era of my childhood.

The decline in IO games: What was the cause?

Florence Wei
May 8, 2024
President Andrew Wu volunteers to teach the fundamentals of 3D printing in the Saratoga Library.

3D Collective club expands beyond Saratoga

Florence Hu and Florence Wei
May 7, 2024
Pit orchestra members play under the McAfee Stage.

Under the stage: Pit orchestra elevates drama performance

Florence Wei
May 4, 2024
Tardy policy needs more uniformity

Tardy policy needs more uniformity

Florence Wei
March 27, 2024
One of the slides from the club’s meeting.

Modern Mystery club ‘solves’ past murder cases, such as the 1969 unsolved Zodiac Killer case of a serial killer

Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei
March 14, 2024
Soundings exhibition fails to raise enough funds for print issue

Soundings exhibition fails to raise enough funds for print issue

Florence Wei
March 14, 2024
Sophomore Mridhula Vudali poses for the camera as she spreads and flips the batter.  

Photo or Graphic for: Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
March 7, 2024
A playlist made up of non-classical songs.

Taking off my powdered wig and putting on the spiky boots

Florence Wei
March 4, 2024
The main “Like a Dino!” dinosaur listening to music.

Happiness is a dinosaur-themed rhythm game

Florence Wei
March 4, 2024
Saratoga Bike Club members rode to Shoreline on Nov. 25, 2023.

Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides

Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei
January 24, 2024
The golden nugget color is a concerning shade of silver.

Top 10: Crayola color names worth critiquing

Florence Wei
January 21, 2024
A clarinet duo from Lynbrook High School gathers a crowd at the Teen Coffeehouse event.

Saratoga Teen Advisory Board hosts events for the teen community to enjoy

Florence Wei
January 9, 2024
A bottle of #1 water.

Top 10: Types of Water

Florence Wei
January 8, 2024
Students roam around freely during business class as they work on assignments with each other on Nov 21.

Photo or Graphic for: Intro to Business teaches lessons through simulated examples

Jeremy Si
December 9, 2023
Urvi Iyer dribbles down the court towards teammate Ava Cai.

Season preview: Guided by new coach, girls’ basketball focuses on shoring up defense

Aiden Ye and Florence Wei
November 16, 2023
Kwon’s scene of her original character.

Freshman expresses creativity through mediums of art

Florence Wei
November 16, 2023
Students practice crocheting and knitting during Knit for Need Club’s second meeting on Oct. 25.

Knit for Need Club donates student creations to charities

Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei
November 8, 2023
Ever since flipped classrooms came into play, our worlds turned upside down.

Flipping out: Why we can’t stand flipped classrooms

Grace Lin and Florence Wei
November 8, 2023
“Inspired by my dreams under the moonlight, I write!”

Writing the dream: my experiences with dream journaling

Florence Wei
November 6, 2023
City council meeting held on Zoom on Sep. 6, when council members discussed the campaign to ban artificial turf.

Environmental Club takes action to improve public health by advocating for legislative policies 

Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei
September 28, 2023
A view of the Rhine Bank.

Sophomore’s summer visit to France and Germany: a world of stunning architecture and no tips

Florence Wei
September 27, 2023
If only we had the key to unlock these cages.

Free sheet music should be easier to obtain for young musicians

Florence Wei and Annika Gho
September 27, 2023
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