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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

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Kelly Liu

Art teacher’s remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Sexist attitudes result from both societal pressure, family upbringing

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Athletes accept smack-talking as a part of playing sports

Kelly Liu
February 2, 2013
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Art teacher Steve McCue remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
January 21, 2013
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Expect to cry, laugh, wonder: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

Kelly Liu
December 7, 2012
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Sophomore’s passing stuns and saddens community

Edward Dong and Kelly Liu
September 24, 2012

Students embrace meme mania on Facebook

Kelly Liu and Karen Sung
March 10, 2012
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The sound of silence

Kelly Liu
January 17, 2012

Torrens takes APUSH students to San Francisco walking tour

Kelly Liu
January 12, 2012
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New student noted for stellar photography

Kelly Liu and Grace Ma
November 13, 2011

Juniors pave a successful yellow brick road toward a cleaner Homecoming

Kelly Liu
October 16, 2011

Juniors pave a successful yellow brick road toward a cleaner Homecoming

Kelly Liu
October 6, 2011

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar
September 9, 2011

Retweet this: Oxford’s new addition of words are outlandish

Kelly Liu
September 9, 2011

Mavericks owner too harsh about lack of real online journalism

Kelly Liu
May 24, 2011

Vaccination required for students by state law

Kelly Liu
May 14, 2011

Class offerings predicted to remain the same for next year

Kelly Liu
April 27, 2011

Class offerings predicted to remain the same for next year

Kelly Liu
April 27, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011
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‘Race to Nowhere’ exposes over-the-top high school pressures

Grishma Athavale and Kelly Liu
April 26, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

Swimming: Swim team holds chin high after defeat against Monta Vista

Kelly Liu and Stanley Yip
April 26, 2011

UCLA girl should not be punished for racist remarks

Kelly Liu and Allison Toh
April 6, 2011

Poll concludes a ‘yes’ from students to have AP tests and finals close together

Kelly Liu
March 30, 2011

A scope on the education system: An ideal curriculum for students

Paul Jung and Kelly Liu
March 23, 2011

The methods of avoiding traffic demand a proper solution

Kelly Liu
March 1, 2011

Girls’ swimming: Bright goals even with small numbers

Kelly Liu and Ashwini Velchamy
February 23, 2011

Tasers can be the solution, but with caution

Kelly Liu
February 15, 2011

E-learning does not trump real learning

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
February 10, 2011

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

Hidden rooms on campus: the science hallway and the boiler room

Kelly Liu
January 12, 2011

Winter Guard and Percussion seasons kick off with adjustments

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
December 20, 2010

Organization, hard work key to textbook room’s success

Will Edman and Kelly Liu
December 7, 2010

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010
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Deathly Hallows anticipated to top all previous movies

Kelly Liu
November 7, 2010

HC rules need another look

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
November 6, 2010

What you’re missing… The College and Career Center

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
November 3, 2010

How it feels to be preggo

Denise Lin and Kelly Liu
October 4, 2010
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Learning challenges for foreign students

Kelly Liu
September 26, 2010

Pakistan deserves aid from UN

Kelly Liu and Apeksha Sharma
September 25, 2010
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