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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
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 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
Courtesy of Matthew Torrens Mathew Torrens stands next to his sign on Highway 85 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Hollywood Life Cyrus when she was in Hannah Montana compared to now.
Disney child star to pop music icon: Miley Cyrus’ journey in the spotlight
April 23, 2025
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 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
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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 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

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Jex Sammael Popov
Hello.

A letter to my senior year self

Falcon reporter (me) monologues to himself for 402 words straight.
Jex Sammael Popov
Inspired by the beautiful set design

The costuming of ‘Radium Girls’ let the characters shine

And not just because of the radioactive paint all over them!
Jex Sammael Popov
Rae’s new genre style of indie music shows a new side of her artistry, helping her music artist career gain significant popularity.

Photo or Graphic for: My guilty pleasure: Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’

Renisha Mandal
For visual reference.

Top 10: School hallways

Perfect for all your walking and strolling needs!
Jex Sammael Popov
The tension of banning TikTok in the U.S. rises again since Trump’s last attempt four years ago.

Photo or Graphic for: Despite politicians’ actions to ban TikTok, eradicating would come with costs

Zack Zhang
This rendering is based on a Siouxie and the Banshees album cover.

The ‘us v.s them’ mentality takes the fun out of fashion

Jex Sammael Popov
My contagious coughs irritated my tablemate and made it hard to focus on my test. 

Photo or Graphic for: Adventures in AP Testing

LGSUHSD are discussing with the The District Teachers Association about policy negotiations.

Photo or Graphic for: Teachers and district officials negotiating contract for next year

Nicole Lee
AP tests: a nightmare for all, a blessing for none.

Photo or Graphic for: AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
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Photo or Graphic for: New math class announced for next year

Alan Cai
The addicting factors of social media affects millions of teens in America.

Photo or Graphic for: Please, take a break from social media

Bill Huang
The poison is starting to take hold…

Artists wage techno-chemical warfare against AI — and let’s all support them

Jex Sammael Popov
 A.K.A how to NOT let depression bulldoze you!

Mental health at Saratoga High — a guide to staying sane

Jex Sammael Popov
I used to think the sky flying scenes were so dreamy as a kid.

There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake

Jex Sammael Popov
Time is slipping away…

I would like to relive a day in the future

Jex Sammael Popov
The legends together in Thomson’s classroom.

Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship

Jex Sammael Popov
Trans people belong in sports.

Stigmas and stereotypes undermine trans athletes’ efforts at inclusion 

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

Photo or Graphic for: Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

Jex Popov
Goth boy’s first ever pumpkin spice latte.

Photo or Graphic for: The pumpkin spice latte doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets

Jex Popov
RIP air mattress — you will be missed.

Photo or Graphic for: An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell

Jex Popov
A student bears the brunt of an A.C. system set far too close to their face.

100-word rant: Classroom temperatures do not represent me or the majority of other students

Jex Sammael Popov
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