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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
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
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
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 team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
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
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
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 three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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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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