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Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 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
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 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
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 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
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
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Karen Sung

32 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Nick Chow and Karen Sung
September 11, 2013
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The story of how I became a Directioner

Karen Sung
September 4, 2013
Student Reaction

Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung
April 13, 2013

Mock trial has no objections to a successful season

Karen Sung and Ashwini Velchamy
March 12, 2013

AP classes create chasm between sophomore and junior year

Karen Sung
February 26, 2013
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Things that make me cry (aka Les Mis)

Karen Sung
January 29, 2013
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Public humiliation serves as an unwise form of punishment

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
January 22, 2013

Solar panels would reap monetary benefits for Saratoga

Karen Sung
November 21, 2012
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Tweety bird gone wrong

Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung
November 21, 2012
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Students who drive cope with high gas prices

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
November 15, 2012
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Junior finds new pursuits following devastating injuries from gymnastics

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
October 29, 2012
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In-Depth editors? More like angels sent from above

Karen Sung and Ashwini Velchamy
October 18, 2012

Cross country: a sport of endurance and mentality

Karen Sung
October 10, 2012
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Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing

Karen Sung
October 10, 2012

Colorado shooting shocks students, showing the randomness of violence in the U.S.

Allison Chang, Grace Ma, and Karen Sung
September 6, 2012

Chik-Fil-A shows lack of judgment, less chicken eaten

Carol Suh and Karen Sung
September 4, 2012

Despite time strain, coaching helps teachers reap benefits

Karen Sung and Ashwini Velchamy
August 31, 2012
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Pearl milk tea, a tea-rific beverage

Karen Sung
May 8, 2012

Why Broadway’s actors are more deserving than Hollywood’s

Karen Sung
April 25, 2012

Seniors present winning poetry with renowned writers

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
April 25, 2012
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Senior, grad knew Lin before fame

Karen Sung
March 14, 2012

Students embrace meme mania on Facebook

Kelly Liu and Karen Sung
March 10, 2012

Lawbreakers serve their sentences by doing weekend community service on campus

Samuel Liu and Karen Sung
March 10, 2012
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Dancing isn’t my forte

Karen Sung
March 9, 2012

Difficulties lead to Invisible Children dance cancellation

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
March 6, 2012

Sparknotes aids confused students who read confusing books

Karen Sung
March 3, 2012

Students volunteer time to brighten lives on MLK day

Karen Sung
January 18, 2012

Social media negatively impacts student productivity

Karen Sung
January 17, 2012

AP Biology courses to be revised for upcoming school year

Karen Sung
January 10, 2012

Softball: Sophomores strike close bond together

Jay Mulye and Karen Sung
January 10, 2012
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Girls’ tennis places second at NorCals and CCS; Monta Vista edges out Falcons twice

Amy Jan and Karen Sung
November 21, 2011
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Student interest in politics varies in depth

Aasim Naqvi and Karen Sung
November 17, 2011

Construction of replacement wall for Thermond Center begins

Paul Jung and Karen Sung
November 13, 2011

Questionable behavior tars sophomores’ reputation

Anushree Dugar and Karen Sung
October 14, 2011

Girls’ Tennis: Second the best

Amy Jan and Karen Sung
October 14, 2011

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal a step toward ending discrimination

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 10, 2011

Photos illustrate music program over the years

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 9, 2011

Art room sings Cher

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 6, 2011

New schedule leads to stress-free winter break

Karen Sung
September 9, 2011

Girls’ Tennis Preview 2011

Karen Sung
September 3, 2011

Now that you’re a sophomore…

Karen Sung
September 2, 2011

Now that you’re a sophomore…

Karen Sung
September 2, 2011
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We are the E-Generation

Karen Sung
October 27, 2010
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