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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

Florence Wei, Entertainment Editor

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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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