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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 Jun Lee

Boys’ soccer is optimistic for solid season after hiring new coaches

Jun Lee
March 11, 2021
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How a certain 7-year-old learned the truth about Santa

Jun Lee
December 10, 2020
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Quarantine fosters introspection and self-discovery for senior

Jun Lee
October 28, 2020
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Class of 2021 National Merit Semifinalists revealed

Jun Lee
September 17, 2020
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MLB’s failure, NBA’s success, what should the NFL do?

Jun Lee
September 17, 2020
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Former percussion director adjusts to new position as the online semester begins

Isaac Le and Jun Lee
September 5, 2020
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‘All American’ proves to be about more than just football

Isaac Le and Jun Lee
May 1, 2020
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Ranking Lil Uzi’s Eternal Atake

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
April 1, 2020
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Relieving stress: Two juniors attempt to get their Instagram account verified

Jun Lee and Edwin Chen
March 31, 2020

Fantasy Football teaches football knowledge

Jun Lee
February 13, 2020

Stuck in another winless season, boys’ soccer struggles tries to build fundamentals for future seasons

Andrew Lee and Jun Lee
February 10, 2020

The 2010s saw a great evolution in music

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
February 8, 2020

Boys’ soccer lacks upperclassmen experience, compensates with underclassman technical skill

Andrew Lee and Jun Lee
December 9, 2019

Holiday music spreads Christmas joy all year long

Jun Lee and Amanda Zhu
December 5, 2019

AP Classroom receives mixed reactions from teachers 

Jun Lee and Aaria Thomas
October 26, 2019

Keshi: potentially the next John Mayer

Jun Lee
October 15, 2019

A vision of the future: How to improve Saratoga’s downtown

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
September 21, 2019

World history teacher focuses on skills rather than memorization

Eileen Bui and Jun Lee
May 23, 2019

History Teacher attempts to present a balanced view of historical events

Eileen Bui and Jun Lee
May 22, 2019

Top 3 issues our generation is facing

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

Pair of incompetent reporters fail at recreating Instagram-famous tin foil balls

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

Soylent energy drink functions as a meal replacement, changes lifestyle

Jun Lee
May 20, 2019

Annual March Madness tournament culminates in close game

Jun Lee and Justin Guo
April 3, 2019

Juniors get recruited to play for college sports

Jun Lee and Kaylene Morrison
April 3, 2019

Leadership students visit senior center, hear speech by politician

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019

Due to dip in funds, sports teams look for other ways to raise money

Jun Lee and Howard Tang
April 3, 2019

Outreach commission works with Stanford on annual blood drive

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019

Old but gold: Taiwanese movie teaches important lesson about high school love

Jun Lee
March 26, 2019

History education is biased, should be impartial

Jun Lee
March 6, 2019
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Six contestants will compete in Mr. Saratoga

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
February 14, 2019

Work on WASC begins

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
February 14, 2019

Boys’ soccer struggles during early season

Jun Lee and Oliver Ye
December 12, 2018

Giving Tree gives chance to help others during the holidays

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
December 12, 2018
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Freshman duet wins Saratoga idol

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
December 12, 2018

Abe shares his Thai food with his students

Jun Lee and Michael Wong
December 10, 2018

Club commission simplifies club creation process

Jun Lee and Michael Wong
October 30, 2018

Seniors connect to elementary schoolers in annual ‘Toga reads’

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
October 30, 2018

Volleyball: Girls end season on a high note

Jun Lee and Oliver Ye
October 29, 2018

Spirit commission branches out with new Halloween event

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
October 29, 2018

Freshman teaches Chinese instrument after school

Jun Lee
October 26, 2018

Restrooms remodeled after Leadership class, administration act on complaints

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
September 25, 2018

Volleyball: Following in older sister’s path, Risa Carter keeps struggling squad in contention

Oliver Ye and Jun Lee
September 24, 2018

Going off campus: the secret menu of Panda Express

Jun Lee
September 20, 2018
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