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Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Seniors Shaan Janardhan and Naahur Sajwan face off in Bombay in the Bay’s All Male Dance.
Senior Indian Cultural Awareness club officers reflect on last month’s Bombay in the Bay performance
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Head Coach Archie Ljepava coordinates the home meet against Monta Vista and McDonald on March 13.
Ljepava returns to head coaching role for track and field
March 21, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025
Jump into your spring cleaning era now!
It’s finally spring — so it’s time to clean
March 22, 2025
The endless possibilities you can do with a scribble of colors…
How to craft a letter for someone special
March 21, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
Kara Nikfar

Kara Nikfar, Reporter

All content by Kara Nikfar
Jump into your spring cleaning era now!

It’s finally spring — so it’s time to clean

Kara Nikfar
March 22, 2025
Pluto TV deserves to be recognized and supported as a free streaming service.

Pluto TV: the indulgent streaming service for the cost conscious

Kara Nikfar
March 16, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.

The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films

Kara Nikfar
March 1, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.

Photo or Graphic for: What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?

Linh Do
February 15, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.

New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions

Kara Nikfar
February 15, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.

Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research

Kara Nikfar
February 14, 2025
Compared to the state of California and Santa Clara County rankings, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Unified School District came out on top with stark differences.

State testing — some key numbers behind the results

Kara Nikfar
December 13, 2024
Make sure to include these songs in your Christmas playlist.

Christmas songs for when Mariah Carey’s high notes become mind-numbing

Kara Nikfar
December 10, 2024
The balance of the justice system has teetered due to the corruption.

The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice

Kara Nikfar
December 5, 2024
New California bills protect child influencers’ earnings acquired from likes and engagement on their page.

California needs to take stronger action to protect child influencers

Kara Nikfar
October 28, 2024
The VHS TV I watched “The Aristocats” and many other movies on.

One of my most nostalgic childhood memories: watching ‘The Aristocats’ on VHS

Kara Nikfar
October 28, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.

Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools

Kara Nikfar
September 26, 2024
Through the outlined steps, deepfakes are capable of swapping faces and emulating mouth-movement to create misleading videos.

Deepfakes take dangerous steps forward in authenticity, blurring the lines between fiction and reality

Kara Nikfar
September 19, 2024
Kristen Thomson (left), Isla Thomson (right) and Spencer Thomson (top) on their first day all at the same school, 2024.

The three Thomsons find comfort in having family on campus

Kara Nikfar
September 19, 2024
Henry Arellanes starts the school year by working to advance the softball batting cages and implement water stations.

New plant supervisor looks to improve athletic facilities

Kara Nikfar
September 18, 2024
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