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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 Matt Foley

Robotics club member receives a dream niche gift: a cat-fighting-robot

Matt Foley
January 31, 2014

Movie hustles to top spot

Matt Foley
January 28, 2014

Punishing investors Bit by Bit

Matt Foley
January 14, 2014

Sophomore finds community, fame in Instagram

Helen Chen and Matt Foley
October 4, 2013

Order mandating cyber security guidelines benefits private sector

Matt Foley and Nelson Wang
May 28, 2013

PSY-cho fan speaks out about artist’s success

Matt Foley
May 22, 2013

Sexism against women still a problem

Matt Foley and Nikil Ramanathan
April 6, 2013

Falcons fall to Gilroy in first round of CCS

Matt Foley
March 12, 2013

Falcons look to score CCS spot in second half of season

Matt Foley
February 2, 2013

New area code 669 for region

Matt Foley and Trung Vandinh
November 27, 2012
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iPad Mini makes a small splash

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
November 21, 2012

Just another iPhone

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
October 10, 2012

Freshman class seeing doubles

Matt Foley
September 19, 2012

Freshman class seeing doubles

Matt Foley
September 10, 2012
English teacher Meg Battey

English teacher recovering from severe hand injury

Matt Foley and Brandon Judoprasetijo
May 17, 2012
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Yim to take MathCounts team to nationals

Matt Foley and Derek Sun
May 9, 2012

Falcons glide over competition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Falcons glide over competition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Falcons completely outclass opposition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Falcons completely outclass opposition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

ComedySportz provides laugh for SHS students

Matt Foley and Nikil Ramanathan
January 29, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Star senior does not fall short

Jay Mulye and Matt Foley
January 18, 2012

The rising tide for dubstep and techno

Matt Foley
January 10, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Preseason coming to an end

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
January 10, 2012

DECA allows students to get a taste of business

Roy Bisht and Matt Foley
December 7, 2011

Girls’ volleyball: team pleased with overall performance despite season’s setbacks

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
November 17, 2011

Talented boys’ soccer team sees no limits this year

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
November 17, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball: Mollahan sets team up for victory

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
October 14, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball Preview 2011

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
September 9, 2011

Inconvenient Homecoming date yet again

Matt Foley and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011
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