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During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Panian enjoys a weekly outing with his learners.
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
The inside of the Palace is equipped with a kitchen, plenty of desks, a paper cutting machine and a massive bookshelf — much cozier than it appears from the outside.
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
In May of 2022, baseball player Samanyu Ram stands on Saratoga’s home field after a CCS win against St. Thomas More.
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
September 19, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Junior Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Florence Wei, Entertainment Editor

All content by Florence Wei
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 11, 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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