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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

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All content by Leo Cao
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Lil Baby brings the heat with new album ‘My Turn’

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
March 30, 2020
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
March 21, 2020

Why the San Francisco 49ers will win the Super Bowl

Leo Cao
January 28, 2020

It seems very rare to have customers at RareTea

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
January 17, 2020

Football ends with loss to Carmel in CCS Quarterfinals

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
November 25, 2019

Mario Kart Tour offers fun and simple take on classic series

Leo Cao
November 15, 2019

100 Word Rants

Kaitlyn Tsai, Kaasha Minocha, Manasi Garg, and Leo Cao
October 17, 2019

Football: Falcons lose first league game at home to Gunn

Leo Cao and Siva Sambasivam
October 15, 2019

There are many reasons to avoid Season 3 of ‘13 Reasons Why’

Leo Cao
October 14, 2019

The 49ers rebuild is over: It is time to win

Leo Cao
October 9, 2019

Football team looks build on 2-0 start

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
September 10, 2019

Solar panels save money and are step toward greener schools

Leo Cao
September 9, 2019

Sony announces ‘Spider-man’ to leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Leo Cao and Alan Zu
September 6, 2019
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From the archives: The Falcon looks back on the school’s first 60 years

Leo Cao
August 30, 2019

Golf team tops league standings, looks toward CCS

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
April 26, 2019

Teaching cursive outdated

Leo Cao
April 25, 2019

Why teachers should embrace technology in classrooms

Leo Cao
April 25, 2019

Golf: Talented team jumps to hot start

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 26, 2019

Facebook’s research app invades privacy

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 25, 2019

‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ exemplifies Dreamworks’ animation talent, impresses most

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
March 11, 2019

‘Sex Education’: intimate and relatable

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 11, 2019

CCS: Boys take a disappointing loss against Hillsdale, ending season

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
March 9, 2019

Too often self-help books enrich authors without benefiting readers

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
January 31, 2019

Boys basketball: Wilcox tops Falcons in close game at home, try to rally for high seed at CCS

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
January 30, 2019
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Why the Patriots will win Super Bowl LIII

Leo Cao
January 28, 2019

Boys’ basketball: A younger team faces a new season with optimism

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
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Football team’s season ends on heartbreaking, high-scoring CCS loss

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
November 27, 2018

‘Creed II’ a predictable but satisfying sequel

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
November 27, 2018
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Falcons bounce back from early-season losses

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
October 16, 2018

California’s gender quotas for corporate boards unnecessary

Leo Cao
October 16, 2018

Favorite sports moment: Curry cooks up a miracle

Leo Cao
October 15, 2018

YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI fight to draw in boxing match

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
September 10, 2018
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Season preview: Football looks to succeed after moving down

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
September 4, 2018

‘The Wizard of Oz’: Will it be a great theme?

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
September 4, 2018
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Boys’ golf ends CCS drought

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
May 6, 2018

Boys’ golf team looks to build on strong start

Leo Cao
April 1, 2018

Improved ‘Tomb Raider’ is still emotionally inadequate

Leo Cao
April 1, 2018

Movement participation: an individual, not group decision

Leo Cao
March 29, 2018

Boys’ basketball: Falcons pick up big wins to improve in league

Leo Cao and Patrick Li
February 13, 2018

Boys’ golf team ready for more successful season

Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Columnist: Team sports teach important life lessons

Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Mental toughness is key to athletes’ success

Kevin Sze and Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Cafeteria’s new ID card payment method has some flaws, many benefits

Leo Cao and Michael Zhang
February 8, 2018

Jimmy Garoppolo leads a 49ers reawakening

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
February 8, 2018

Boys’ basketball: Falcons pull off OT win vs. Branham

Leo Cao and Patrick Li
December 10, 2017
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Common Roots branches out

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
December 9, 2017

Athletes do not deserve lighter punishments for crimes

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017

Holiday Rally helps cap a first semester

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
December 9, 2017

Persistence, not protein, is key to fitness

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017

Strong familial relationships are vital to teenagers

Leo Cao
December 7, 2017

Column: When Trump bashes professional athletes, no one wins

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
October 27, 2017

U.S. is losing its status as world power

Leo Cao and Michael Zhang
October 19, 2017

The culture of hypebeasts

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
October 19, 2017

Why Adidas is surpassing the Swoosh

Leo Cao
October 19, 2017

Controversial ‘promposals’ at Los Gatos inspire district to take action against racism

Leo Cao
September 17, 2017

Sophomore Homecoming preparations can’t get a day off

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
September 14, 2017

ASMR: A great experience unexplainable in words

Leo Cao
September 14, 2017
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