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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
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
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 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
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
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
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
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
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Karthik Sreedhara
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Former stage actor working as Activities Office secretary for SHS

Shivani Chadha and Karthik Sreedhara
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New assistant principal a familiar face

Karthik Sreedhara and Parul Singh

Researchers provide glance into future

Kevin Mu and Karthik Sreedhara

Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness

Karthik Sreedhara

Professionals share insight about social and interactive media

Karthik Sreedhara
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School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe

Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang

SHS continues grounds improvements despite budget crisis

Karthik Sreedhara

Teachers, students use less paper to save money, environment

Karthik Sreedhara

SafeRides commences for the second year

Karthik Sreedhara

Middle College provides junior with freedom

Albert Gu and Karthik Sreedhara

Behind closed doors: what happens when someone gets expelled

David Eng and Karthik Sreedhara
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New English teacher enjoys SHS experience

Karthik Sreedhara

Health hopefuls deluded by food and exercise myths

Karthik Sreedhara

German foreign exchange student adjusts to campus life

Karen Lyu and Karthik Sreedhara

Japanese student settles into Saratoga, misses home

Karen Lyu and Karthik Sreedhara

Former homeschool student comes to SHS

Karthik Sreedhara

Former SHS teacher accepts assistant principal position at Fremont High

Karthik Sreedhara

‘Court of Dreams’ ready by next school year

Karthik Sreedhara

H1N1 poses minimal threat to SHS

Mira Chaykin and Karthik Sreedhara

Open houses assist seniors in making college decisions

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath

College admissions rates down

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath

Pluses outweigh minuses for video games

Karthik Sreedhara and Melody Zhang

SHS to host first DUI trial

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
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School considers switch to full block schedule

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

SHS to host Challenge Day

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

School to update website

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

Obama favored by media bias

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

Colin Powell right to endorse Barack Obama

Karthik Sreedhara and Rahul Thakker

Investments in science worth the risk

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

‘History Nerd’ teaching World History and Government

Karthik Sreedhara

Saratoga High welcomes new librarian

Karthik Sreedhara

Saratoga High welcomes new librarian

Karthik Sreedhara

‘History Nerd’ teaching World History and Government

Karthik Sreedhara
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