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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 Lina Kim

Hard Work and time commitment pay off for college athletes

Lina Kim and Kaylene Morrison
May 7, 2018

Student activism: A part of something bigger

Lina Kim
May 4, 2018

Hero Club and Chinese Club collaborate to deliver care packages in SF

Lina Kim and Connie Liang
March 20, 2018
black panther

Black Panther: A rallying cry for cultural identity

Lina Kim and Alex Wang
March 7, 2018
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Bellarmine Broads blog: Boys rated female teachers’ looks, attractiveness online

Lina Kim, Claire Rhee, Kyle Wang, and Sophia Zivanic
February 13, 2018

Dividers in boys bathrooms greeted positively

Lina Kim
January 29, 2018
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13-Word Love Stories

Lina Kim
January 26, 2018

Re-established photography club attracts many students

Lina Kim and Elaine Sun
January 25, 2018

Memes based on movies going viral

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
November 16, 2017

Girls’ golf puts itself in strong position

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim
October 19, 2017

Friday Night Work Shifts: Kick Poelmann and Anya Srivats

Colleen Feng and Lina Kim
October 12, 2017

The plug has not been pulled on rigged game and reality TV shows

Lina Kim and Anna Novoselov
October 5, 2017

Leadership students learn sensitivity through workshop

Lina Kim
September 5, 2017

Not such a high price to pay: City should legalize permit-based marijuana cultivation

Lina Kim
September 1, 2017
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Low enrollment leads to dance fitness-intermediate PE merger

Ananya Vadlakonda and Lina Kim
August 31, 2017

Girls golf anticipates good season

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim
August 31, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse sees progress in season-ending loss to LG

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
May 30, 2017

Softball and basketball’s mom: Kerri Spirakis

Lina Kim
May 26, 2017

Urban Decay’s Basquiat collection proves controversial in cosmetics community

Lina Kim
May 25, 2017

Junior adapting well after recent move from Korea and Japan

Frederick Kim and Lina Kim
May 25, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse struggles with low numbers

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
March 30, 2017

Student organizations gain profit from Club Rush

Lina Kim and Roland Shen
March 26, 2017

College tours, preparation season has already come for some

Lina Kim and Alex Yang
March 23, 2017

Teachers were students once, and most say they didn’t feel nearly the same pressures as today’s teens

Lina Kim and Alexandra Li
March 22, 2017

Truth: If I won the lottery

Lina Kim
March 16, 2017

Torn apart: Trump ban echoes in immigrant community of Saratoga

Lina Kim, Austin Wang, and Phoebe Wang
February 13, 2017

Club field hockey strengthens team friendships and skills

Lina Kim
February 10, 2017

Girls’ lacrosse faces challenge of small team

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye
February 9, 2017

Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique

Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim, and Ami Nachiappan
February 9, 2017

Fresh off the boat: Understanding that I’m more than my racial stereotype

Lina Kim
February 2, 2017

Field Hockey bids season farewell, prepares for CCS

Lina Kim and Neil Rao
November 1, 2016

‘Daveyland’ teaches MAP students about campaigning

Lina Kim and Jason Zhao
October 31, 2016

College counselor and former assistant principal Karen Hyde guides ‘Path to Success’ in talk to parents

Lina Kim
October 27, 2016

Students perform in city’s 60th anniversary parade

Karen Chow and Lina Kim
September 27, 2016

Field hockey looks to continue solid start

Lina Kim and Neil Rao
September 26, 2016

Student assumes leadership role, helps with Homecoming preparation

Lina Kim and Neil Rao
September 22, 2016
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