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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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Jex Popov

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The fast fashion industry really is Hell.

‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise

Jex Popov
December 12, 2024
Wrestlers must adjust their diets according to their weight

Photo or Graphic for: Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight

Ruiyan Zhu
December 5, 2024
I’ll finally be able to achieve my academic weapon dreams with my ideal schedule.

Photo or Graphic for: My ideal schedule — goodbye, 7th-period math.

Annika Gho
November 27, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work

Caitlin Stoiber
October 28, 2024
Democracy is not preserved through violence.

Photo or Graphic for: Politics should have no room for violence

Ruiyan Zhu
October 27, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: Excuses for being late

Preksha Jain
October 23, 2024
TikTok has created a variety of new opportunities for music artists to go viral but this has also come with a negative impact on the music industry.

Photo or Graphic for: TikTok’s short-form approach undermines the quality of today’s music

Renisha Mandal
October 18, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.

Photo or Graphic for: This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment

Caitlin Stoiber
October 9, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.

Photo or Graphic for: YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation

Preksha Jain
September 24, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.

Photo or Graphic for: The allure of true crime documentaries

Medha Sunkara
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.

Photo or Graphic for: A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?

Medha Sunkara and Sanyukta Ravishankar
September 17, 2024
New worst fear: falling into the habit of doomscrolling

Photo or Graphic for: Admit it — ‘bedrotting’ means gaslighting yourself

Florence Hu
September 16, 2024
Glasses and Contacts

Photo or Graphic for: Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?

Minghui Zhao
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.

Photo or Graphic for: Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race

Sanyukta Ravishankar
September 11, 2024
Boycotting is a great method to let small voices be heard, but it has become less promising in recent years.

Photo or Graphic for: Why boycotts usually miss their mark

Zack Zhang
September 8, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.

Child influencer accounts have a predator problem

Jex Popov
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.

‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie

Jex Popov
September 7, 2024
Late nights doom-scrolling.

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to procrastinate

Sunny Cao
May 9, 2024
Seniors Quit Sports Story - Caitlin Stoiber

Photo or Graphic for: Senior year vs sports participation: why some are opting out of their seasons

Caitlin Stoiber
April 5, 2024
P.E. classes combined with sports will overwork our already busy student-athletes.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: The unintended (and unfortunate) consequences P.E. policy change on sports and athletes

Bill Huang
March 15, 2024
A person crying after losing all of their money

Photo or Graphic for: Sports gambling in the digital age fuels underage addiction

Sam Bai and Victoria Lin
March 14, 2024
Time is slipping away…

Photo or Graphic for: I would like to relive a day in the future

Jex Sammael Popov
February 3, 2024
The joy of aesthetics spilling out into one’s world.

Beauty is pain: tips on an aesthetic phone layout 

Jex Popov
November 3, 2023
“...Until all I could think about is neon green, pastel yellow, pink and eye-splitting cyan.”

Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
Goth boy’s first ever pumpkin spice latte.

The pumpkin spice latte doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
RIP air mattress — you will be missed.

An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell

Jex Popov
October 1, 2023
Greulich works in her office at the Wellness Center.

New Wellness Center therapist swears to advocate for students’ mental health

Jex Popov
September 29, 2023
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