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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Megan Benzing

Bids for Wonderland not too pricey

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Juniors prepare to dance the night away

Megan Benzing

New coaching staff brings different perspective to team

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Girls’ lacrosse: New coach brings new hopes for season

Megan Benzing

Girls’ lacrosse: New coach brings new hopes for season

Megan Benzing

Shorter first semester garners mixed responses

Megan Benzing

Winter ball video contest encourages students to attend

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock

College consultants take guidance too far by providing ‘packages’ and essays

Megan Benzing

Leadership hosts In-n-Out fundraiser

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PC: Reality check: Your cars are valuable, treat them that way

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Are private schools really worth it?

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Field hockey goes far in ‘08

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Red Zone brings students together at games

Megan Benzing and Priyanka Nookala

Saratoga/Los Gatos rivalry pumps students up for big game

Megan Benzing

New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes

Megan Benzing and Serena Chan

Juniors say new A.P. US History grading policies weighing them down

Megan Benzing and Joanna Lee

Indiana University recruits Clark for D1 soccer

Megan Benzing

Guidance Department provides multitude of resources

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Attempts to beautify downtown cause major parking issues

Megan Benzing and Denise Lin

With testing over, AP classes look to fill the remaining school days

Megan Benzing

Saratoga Heritage Day shows off local history

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Girls’ Lacrosse: Season ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin

Lacrosse ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh
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Cost of Senior Prom surprises many

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

Girls’ lacrosse: Season almost through, team striving for victory

Megan Benzing

Girls’ lacrosse: Season almost through, team striving for victory

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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst

Benefit to aid Special Olympics

Megan Benzing

Students prepare for State History Day

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
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It’s not considered creeping if you’re having fun, right?

Megan Benzing

Seniors graduate out of NCL

Megan Benzing

New coaches for girls’ lacrosse bring hope for good year

Megan Benzing

Junior and senior proms say goodbye to limos

Megan Benzing and Allison Toh

New dance celebrates the past decades

Megan Benzing and Serena Chan
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You did what back in high school?

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Showing too much ‘Skins’

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock

APUSH students attend San Francisco walking tour

Megan Benzing

Special education department hosts alumni holiday celebration

Megan Benzing and Aanchal Mohan

Border laptop searches unconstitutional

Megan Benzing and Grishma Athavale
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Another year, another Rhodes Scholar; fifth alumni wins award

Megan Benzing

Harry Potter isn’t for everyone

Megan Benzing and Aanchal Mohan

Students mourn for recent gay suicides by wearing purple

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock

Sports are neither manly nor feminine

Aanchal Mohan and Megan Benzing

Alumnus hopes to become next Miss California

Allison Toh and Megan Benzing

Combining language classes proves challenging for teachers

Megan Benzing and Olivia Chock
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