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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Jeffrey Ma

Top 10 ways to become a National Merit Semifinalist

Jeffrey Ma and Brandon Wang

School’s webstore’s presence expanded

Jeffrey Ma and Sina Salehi

Top 10 social-emotionally appropriate activities for tutorial

Jeffrey Ma and Brandon Wang
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Nguyen to depart SHS after more than a decade

Jeffrey Ma, Elaine Toh, and Ananya Vadlakonda

Students participate in science fairs, receive recognition

Jeffrey Ma

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Students hold commemorative March for Our Lives walkout

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Top 10 ways to get over a rejection of any kind

Victor Liu and Jeffrey Ma

Music department keeps in time with March Madness

Andrew Li and Jeffrey Ma

SHS doesn’t need more humanities courses

Jeffrey Ma

Survey well intentioned but implemented poorly

Jeffrey Ma

Staff editorial: Speak Up Week is laudable, but won’t cause real changes without reform

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Memo to moderators of new confessions page: Beef up your standards or risk doing real harm

Jeffrey Ma and Alex Wang

Neuroscience club fosters discussions in field topics

Jeffrey Ma and Christine Zhang

Journalism in the age of Trump: Free speech and the American responsibility

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma

Plastic, battery-powered ‘instrument’ proves difficult to master

Jeffrey Ma and Elaine Toh

Harvard lawsuit outcome affects student perspectives on admission standards

Selena Liu and Jeffrey Ma

Top ten ways to get into the holiday mood

Victor Liu and Jeffrey Ma

District justified in keeping schools in session

Jeffrey Ma and Callia Yuan

Band ends season on a high note despite not making finals

Andrew Li and Jeffrey Ma

Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows the process is flawed

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma

Band places first in division at Cupertino competition

Andrew Li and Jeffrey Ma

Statute of limitations should be repealed for sex crimes

Jeffrey Ma

Halloween: distraction from stress for some but nuisance to others

Jeffrey Ma and Elaine Toh
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Marching band prepares a ‘dream’ show

Andrew Li and Jeffrey Ma
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New superintendent adjusts to new school district

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma

E11 Honors summer reading worries misguided

Jeffrey Ma

AP Social Studies courses shift to better suit teachers and students

Andrew Li and Jeffrey Ma

Analysis: Community service overseas is valuable but is the cost too high?

Andrew Lee and Jeffrey Ma
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