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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 Mathew Luo
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STEM contest prep: Asian American students fight or flounder in the toughest educational institutes in the Bay Area

Mathew Luo
March 28, 2020

Tutorial scanners provide many improvements

Mathew Luo
February 9, 2020

‘50s music has gems apart from popular rock songs

Mathew Luo
January 26, 2020

Nostalgia games are beautiful

Mathew Luo
December 2, 2019

Modern day Gulag: Santa’s Workshop is anything but merry

Mathew Luo
November 20, 2019
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Seniors step up enthusiasm for Homecoming quad day

Mathew Luo
September 26, 2019

Quiz Bowl team places second at Cal Cup 3

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Teacher wellness programs received positively

Mathew Luo and Aaria Thomas
March 26, 2019

Impactful history surrounds Saratoga’s Kevin Moran Park

Kaitlyn Tsai and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Art should be enhanced by minority experiences, not defined by it

Mathew Luo
March 8, 2019

Wrestlers send three members to CCS after a season of rebuilding

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
February 14, 2019

History Bowl’s varsity A falls to Pi-oneers

Mathew Luo
February 14, 2019

The Gen Z Rosetta Stone

Mathew Luo
February 12, 2019

Wrestling: Team’s increase in membership makes up for key losses

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
December 12, 2018

Flipped learning is often counterproductive

Mathew Luo
December 11, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

History Bowl team places second at regional tournament

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
November 2, 2018

As concerns grow, training and regulation improve safety for high school football players

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Supercell, buff Elite Barbarians please

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Boys cross country: Despite the lack of superstar runners, team anticipates solid results at CCS

Mathew Luo
October 30, 2018

Quiz Bowlers place second at the first California Cup

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018
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What is it really like to become a doctor?

Neeti Badve and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018

Boys’ cross country team ramps up intensity

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

Physical textbooks are physical burdens

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

It’s time to join the race

Mathew Luo
May 23, 2018

JV History Bowl team places 5th nationally

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Standardized testing necessary as metric for aptitude

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Boys’ tennis: Team suffers disappointing defeat in second round of CCS

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
May 9, 2018

Team tries to rebuild itself after key losses

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
April 1, 2018

XuBin Liu adjusts to new country and school environment

Connie Liang and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2018

Wrestling: Blom and Liddle make CCS tourney

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Extracurricular STEM classes little more than expensive daycare

Mathew Luo
January 25, 2018

Actress decides to pursue theater in college after participating in unique plays

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
January 25, 2018

Substitute finds joy in teaching teens

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 28, 2017
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Wrestling team looks to increase participation

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Wrestling: Coach confident freshman will do well for small team

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Students find RMS and SHS electives similar in name but different in content

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 27, 2017
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Superscoring benefits colleges, not exemplary students

Alex Wang and Mathew Luo
October 25, 2017

Cross country teams try to keep pace

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
October 19, 2017

Library experiences decline with physical books

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
October 17, 2017

Counselors describe their side of college application process

Mathew Luo and Alex Wang
October 13, 2017

New music building opens to a chorus of praise

Michelle Lee and Mathew Luo
September 7, 2017

Cross Country Preview

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
September 5, 2017
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