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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
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
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
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
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
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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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
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Ingrid Hong

Falcons project a strong season with new senior players

Ingrid Hong
March 28, 2014

Themed Spring Fling week hopes to encourage more participation

Jonathan Young and Ingrid Hong
March 6, 2014

Banks: new female artist to look out for

Ingrid Hong
March 1, 2014

Jimmy vs. Jimmy

Jonathan Young and Ingrid Hong
January 31, 2014

Field Hockey ends season with drive

Ingrid Hong
November 15, 2013

Problems mount for struggling Falcons

Ingrid Hong
October 10, 2013

Why ‘Suits’ can’t be touched

Ingrid Hong
September 23, 2013
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New face-to-face dance policy stirs controversy

Ingrid Hong and Oksana Trifonova
September 8, 2013

Field hockey playing with fewer players

Ingrid Hong
September 5, 2013

Rose Market meets halfway

Ingrid Hong
May 27, 2013

Boys’ determined to end strong

Ingrid Hong
May 10, 2013

Senior Prom themed “At Last”

Ingrid Hong
May 3, 2013

It’s YiaSSOO good

Ingrid Hong
April 29, 2013
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Boys’ lacrosse display drive at Watsonville Jamboree

Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Le Quy doesn’t let down

Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Red Carpet: the good and the bad

Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Chinese club comes to life

Catherine Tang and Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Can you: fake a proposal as a high schooler?

Ingrid Hong
January 26, 2013

Sushi Heaven lives up to its name

Ingrid Hong
January 21, 2013

Field hockey team suffers tough loss in CCS quarterfinals

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
November 21, 2012
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Chick-Fil-A fulfills high expectations

Ingrid Hong
October 10, 2012
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Field hockey team led by 12 seniors

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
October 9, 2012

Students park it to win it

Ingrid Hong
September 4, 2012

Field hockey team optimistic about upcoming season

Ingrid Hong and Sarah Finley
August 30, 2012

Falcons fall short of qualifying for SCVALs

Ingrid Hong
May 23, 2012

Mexican cuisine sets new standards

Ingrid Hong
May 1, 2012
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Girls’ lacrosse shows major improvements

Ingrid Hong
May 1, 2012
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Freshman and her family develop friendship with Sharks goalie

Ingrid Hong
April 24, 2012

Rea to the rescue: Sophomore does charity work with animals

Ingrid Hong
January 19, 2012

Headphone hierarchy: The most popular high-end headphones from Bose, Dr. Dre, and Ludacris compete to be number one in the competitive headphone market

Ingrid Hong
January 19, 2012

Field hockey: Girls lose to Lancers

Ingrid Hong
December 6, 2011

Kang does Kendo

Ingrid Hong
November 17, 2011

Girls’ field hockey falls to St. Francis in CCS

Ingrid Hong
November 17, 2011

Field hockey: Girls revitalize season

Ingrid Hong
November 3, 2011
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Nit picks on La Vick’s

Ingrid Hong
October 18, 2011

Field Hockey Preview 2011

Ingrid Hong
September 16, 2011

New foreign students arrive from around the world

Ingrid Hong
September 13, 2011

‘Pirates 4’ ratings drop anchor

Ingrid Hong
September 13, 2011
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