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Juniors Jack Dong and Nathan Liu (left to right) interview Dr. Tony Masri about sleep.
Students receive expert advice at ‘Sleeping Can Be Your Secret Hack’ Q&A
November 11, 2024
The marching band and color guard take the field for their final performance of their 2024 field show, “The Show Must Go On.”
Marching band closes its season placing second at the WBA Regional Championships in LA
November 11, 2024
Students in the marching band and color guard perform their show “The Show Must Go On” at the Oct. 26 Cupertino Tournament of Bands.
Marching band takes fourth place at Cupertino High competition
November 4, 2024
A child presses on the button, triggering the smasher.
Robotics hosts its 3rd annual SMASH event, fueling Halloween excitement and offering new activities
November 3, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Anson Hulme dresses up as his coach Archie Ljepava, capturing his signature baseball cap, glasses and beard.
Annual Halloween parade showcases clever costumes, tributes to staff and friendship groups
November 3, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
Out of the five chemical showers in the science hall, this chemical shower lies outside chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.
Chemical showers act as essential safeguards in science wing
October 30, 2024
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
October 28, 2024
Receiver Sawyer Chao driving through Gunn’s defense.
Injury-plagued Falcons limp to the end of season with three losses
November 11, 2024
Senior Sydney Riera makes a pass during the team’s senior night game on Oct. 30.
Field hockey misses CCS after tough loss vs Presentation High on penalty shots
November 7, 2024
Junior Sahaana Potti has committed to Pepperdine.
Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine
November 1, 2024
A Fantasy Premier League squad’s performance on game week 5
Sophomores find fantasy leagues make professional sports more entertaining to watch
October 28, 2024
Senior Sarah Lim practices her swing at the Saratoga Country Club range.
Star golfer Sarah Lim cards all-time low score in recent home match vs. Gunn
October 28, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
An assortment of differently colored onions — all of which taste terrible.
A 200-word perspective on the terrible taste of onions
October 28, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024
The warmth of the holiday season can come from a variety of foods other than meaty dishes.
Vegetarian alternatives to staple Thanksgiving foods
October 31, 2024
We went to Costco to review their Halloween selections and were immediately drawn to this adorable squishmallow.
Costco’s Halloween essentials: our recommendations
October 30, 2024
My initial fervor started to decline in June, as my stress levels went down, and my days began to become very standardized.
New year, new me?: My journey through journaling
October 30, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Gitika Nalwa

Bell schedule debate: Where do we go from here?

Gitika Nalwa, Katherine Sun, and Rachel Zhang
February 13, 2016

Smoke and ashes

Gitika Nalwa
April 16, 2015

Block schedule draws praise, criticism

Caitlin Ju and Gitika Nalwa
March 5, 2015

Cupertino bakery doesn’t live up to glowing reviews

Miles Albert and Gitika Nalwa
January 22, 2015

Heads up! Former student returns as substitute teacher

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
January 20, 2015

Orchestra travels to Chicago to perform in high-level conference

Gitika Nalwa and Saya Sivaram
January 20, 2015

Recent budget cuts prompt sports teams to fundraise

Caitlin Ju, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa
December 17, 2014

Falling dominoes: the path to homelessness for one couple

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
December 4, 2014

Girls’ water polo loses at CCS quarterfinals

Gitika Nalwa and Nupur Maheshwari
November 18, 2014

Common Roots revamps efforts to encourage help-seeking behavior

Rachel Hull and Gitika Nalwa
November 9, 2014

Boys’ water polo fighting to keep heads above water after string of losses

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 12, 2014

Falcon staffers gain experiences at Paly journalism conference

Gitika Nalwa and Oksana Trifonova
October 9, 2014

Class of ‘84 reunion rekindles relationships

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
October 8, 2014

Measure E bond opens doors for school renovations

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
September 9, 2014

Sophomore reflects on older brother leaving for college

Gitika Nalwa
May 24, 2014

Battle hymn of a rising junior: reporter reflects on Chua’s book

Gitika Nalwa
May 23, 2014

Prom, then and now

Gitika Nalwa and Deepthi Sampathkumar
May 6, 2014
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Softball: Team reflects on strengths and rallies back for CCS

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
May 2, 2014

Close-knit team looks forward to season

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
March 9, 2014

June ballot to include G.O. Bond

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
March 9, 2014

Participation gone amok

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

Overachieving: It’s all relative

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

Looking for a mouthwatering meal? Look no further

Gitika Nalwa
February 27, 2014

School officials looking at bond measure to fund school renovations

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
February 6, 2014

Students celebrate Year of the Horse

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
January 31, 2014

Our all-too-human presidents

Gitika Nalwa
January 22, 2014

There’s no place like Holmdel

Gitika Nalwa
November 12, 2013

Vandinh family revisits past in Vietnam

Gitika Nalwa
November 10, 2013

Students volunteer over Thanksgiving break

Gitika Nalwa
November 5, 2013

Falcon staffers crowned Homecoming royalty

Gwynevere Hunger, Nupur Maheshwari, and Gitika Nalwa
October 14, 2013

Students show commitment to out-of-school athletics

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 8, 2013

Senior pursues career in arts

Gitika Nalwa and Vibha Seshadri
October 6, 2013

Dini helps principal manage school

Gitika Nalwa
October 4, 2013

Registrar Jeanne Jamieson records Falcons’ past and present

Gitika Nalwa
October 4, 2013

Prejudices against Indians emerge with selection of new Miss America

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
October 3, 2013

Administration cracks down on tardies and cuts

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
September 5, 2013

Lively Lauchlin Loeffler joins Math Department

Gitika Nalwa
September 3, 2013

‘Face to face’ campaign improves school dances

Nupur Maheshwari and Gitika Nalwa
August 31, 2013

Mathsanity at SHS

Gitika Nalwa
April 3, 2013
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