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The chosen layout (out of two) plans for the installation of panels in the front parking lots.
Board of trustees approves solar energy system contract
November 22, 2024
Band volunteer parents Beryl Liu and Dongni Chen set up the band room for cookie dough distribution on Nov. 15.
Annual Music Booster cookie dough fundraiser clears hurdles and sets sales records
November 22, 2024
Senior Aria Zhang and sophomore Sophie Poon (bottom right) perform in their SSAA ensemble among other talented students from other schools
Nine students qualify for the Coastal Regional Honor Choir
November 21, 2024
One of the school’s top-of-the-line AEDs
School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
With a love for the warm weather in San Diego, Coghlan commits to UCSD and plans to major in molecular and cell biology.
Coghlan commits to Division I rowing at UC San Diego
November 21, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
Shakespeare’s place in English Curriculums is indisputable
Shakespeare, though challenging, remains an essential component of English curriculum
November 22, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Karthik Annaamalai

Speech and debate team wraps up season with strong performance at states

Karthik Annaamalai
May 3, 2011
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Speech and debate team shines at Cal, Stanford

Karthik Annaamalai
March 2, 2011

Round two loss ends solid season

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
March 1, 2011

Boys’ basketball: Teamwork taking team to new level

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
February 5, 2011
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Boys’ basketball: Team hopes to carry momentum into regular season

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
January 13, 2011
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Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 20, 2010

Boys’ Basketball: Coach Naas and seniors step up game

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
December 7, 2010

Boys’ basketball team ready to strike opposition

Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht
November 23, 2010

Falcons, plagued by turnovers, face undefeated Vikings in a ‘must-win’ game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 8, 2010
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Falcons take down Los Gatos to end 27-year losing streak

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana
October 23, 2010

Falcons open up their passing attack

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 22, 2010

Six incoming class officers run unopposed

Izzy Albert and Karthik Annaamalai
May 18, 2010

Israel treading on many toes

Karthik Annaamalai
April 30, 2010

California ought to revoke public initiatives

Karthik Annaamalai
March 16, 2010
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Brandon Pierce makes audience melt at Saratoga Idol

Karthik Annaamalai
March 16, 2010
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Boys’ tennis, ranked first in the state, looks to win national tournament

Karthik Annaamalai
March 16, 2010

Compromise is essential for an effective Congress

Karthik Annaamalai
March 11, 2010

Colts hold edge in Super Bowl

Karthik Annaamalai
January 31, 2010

Government ought not use racial profiling

Karthik Annaamalai
January 26, 2010

Community service should be left to students’ initiative

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris
January 21, 2010

AP US History class digs into local history with event at cemetery

Karthik Annaamalai and Jordan Waite
January 7, 2010

New teacher uses Motif Fair in hopes of increasing participation

Karthik Annaamalai
December 1, 2009

Football: Falcons run by Burlingame in first round of CCS playoffs

Karthik Annaamalai
November 21, 2009

3 athletes officially sign to colleges

Cullan McChesney and Karthik Annaamalai
November 19, 2009
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Toga falls to a tough Los Gatos team

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana
October 29, 2009

New music teacher views SHS as new home

Karthik Annaamalai
October 28, 2009

Football: Falcons hopes of CCS still alive

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng
October 20, 2009

Football: Falcons aim to end 29-year losing streak against Wildcats this Friday

Karthik Annaamalai and David Eng
October 20, 2009

Homecoming traditions not what they used to be

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris
October 14, 2009

Football: Saratoga wins first game against Westmont

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai
September 16, 2009

Football: Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” League

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 16, 2009

Falcons looking to prove they belong in the “A” league

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 14, 2009

Saratoga suffers first loss of season

David Eng and Karthik Annaamalai
September 11, 2009

Boys’ Baseball: Falcons clinch league title for baseball but fall short at CCS

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhi Venkataramana
May 29, 2009

Baseball: Falcons match up against Monterey in first-round of CCS tournament

Karthik Annaamalai
May 19, 2009

Debaters compete in states

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon
May 7, 2009

Top swimmers get recruited

Karthik Annaamalai and Tim Rollinson
March 10, 2009

Wasserman continues helping students through college services

Karthik Annaamalai and Guy Quanrud
March 2, 2009

ASB to launch website

Guy Quanrud and Karthik Annaamalai
February 11, 2009

Super Bowl Preview

Karthik Annaamalai
January 27, 2009

Series: Leave your rights at the school gate

Melody Zhang and Karthik Annaamalai
January 27, 2009

Football: Falcons fall to Wilcox in final seconds, knocking team out of CCS contention

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 17, 2008

Vikings plunder Falcons due to weak Falcon passing game

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 22, 2008

Football succeeds despite injury-plagued season

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 16, 2008

Saratoga-Los Gatos football rivalry continues

Karthik Annaamalai and Rebecca Nguyen
October 16, 2008

Students ignorant about America’s economy

Karthik Annaamalai and Tiffany Tung
October 15, 2008

SHS employs new contact system

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon
October 13, 2008

Falcons crush Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
October 8, 2008

Football crushes Los Altos due to thriving Wing T offense

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 7, 2008

Football shines in home opener vs. Westmont, winning 27-13

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 1, 2008

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
September 18, 2008

Falcons hope to build off of last season’s success

Abhishek Venkataramana and Karthik Annaamalai
September 18, 2008

PTSA changes name to PTSO

Karthik Annaamalai and Emily Chen
September 12, 2008

Falcons shut out in season opener due to 6 turnovers

Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 11, 2008
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