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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

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All content by Harshini Velchamy
Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 9, 2022

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 2, 2022

With declining numbers, track hopes to excel by training new recruits

Esther Luan and Harshini Velchamy
March 20, 2022
Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Harshini Velchamy
March 15, 2022
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021

School holds hybrid versions of the 2021 AP Exam

Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2021
Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Harshini Velchamy and Joann Zhang
October 7, 2021
Derek Hsu was thrown into the air by his fellow dance members during senior stunt dance practice. 

Homecoming participation rises after school starts back up

Lena Aribi and Harshini Velchamy
September 10, 2021

Senior’s guide to high school: naptime edition

Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2021
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Performance activism can be a cop out without meaningful change

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
June 5, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Talking about sexual assault and harrassment should never be referred to as a mere trend

Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
May 1, 2021
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
April 25, 2021
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After losing most of their starters to graduation, the girls’ golf team aims to rebuild

Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2021
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SHS should hold an SAT testing date for juniors

Harshini Velchamy
March 11, 2021
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‘Falling Leaves:’ an emotional reflection on overcoming childhood trauma

Harshini Velchamy
February 23, 2021
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Dear College Board, I (sort of) hate you

Harshini Velchamy
February 6, 2021
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Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly

Harshini Velchamy
December 1, 2020

Christmas music never goes out of season

Harshini Velchamy
November 11, 2020

Social contact is overrated

Harshini Velchamy
September 21, 2020

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
September 18, 2020

Young people: Stay inside!

Harshini Velchamy
April 19, 2020
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Staff, students adjust plans in light of school closure

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
April 16, 2020

Girls’ basketball makes it to quarterfinals of CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
March 31, 2020
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Trump places new restrictions in attempts to limit spread of virus

Harshini Velchamy
March 18, 2020

School adjusts to post-coronavirus reality 

Esther Luan, Harshini Velchamy, and Tiffany Wang
March 13, 2020

Boys’ golf team dominates competition, looks to make history yet again

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2020

New rules say upperclassmen presidents must have had one year of Leadership

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 9, 2020
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Celebrity documentaries reveal hidden struggles

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
March 5, 2020

Shamed but defiant, Olivia Jade returns to YouTube

Harshini Velchamy
February 12, 2020

Girls’ basketball team prepares for CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
January 30, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

Government and individual efforts needed to ensure data privacy

Harshini Velchamy and Alan Zu
January 26, 2020

New Wellness Center aims to help students destress

Harshini Velchamy and Sina Salehi
November 25, 2019

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

ASB combines with Relay for Life and Turkey Trot for pre-holiday event

Harshini Velchamy and Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

Lilly Singh’s new talk show exhibits diversity in the industry

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

New Club Penguin game falls short of original

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

Girls’ basketball optimistic due to skill of returning players

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
November 18, 2019

Clueless cooking: how to bake a pumpkin pie

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019
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Girls’ volleyball sustains numerous injuries, including to key libero Hansen

Harshini Velchamy
October 16, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Junior’s uncle reflects on his relationship with fame

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2019

2 staff members depart school

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 24, 2019

Viewers saddened by Disney Channel star’s early death

Kaasha Minocha and Harshini Velchamy
September 16, 2019

Girls’ volleyball hopes to uphold success from last year

Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Social media: Is it enough to post about causes?

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Link proves successful despite major changes

Shama Gupta and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019

SHS and RMS chess clubs are combining

Shreya Katkere and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019
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