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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 Megan MacInnes

Going stag to prom is a viable option

Megan MacInnes
April 26, 2015

Marvel beginning to introduce more diverse superheroes

Megan MacInnes
April 23, 2015

Fremont Older offers scenic hiking

Megan MacInnes
March 27, 2015

Robinson: School to switch to rolling block schedule in 2016-17

Megan MacInnes and Jason Zhao
February 11, 2015

Robinson: School to switch to rolling block schedule in 2016-17

Megan MacInnes and Jason Zhao
February 10, 2015

Watson’s speech to the UN a first step towards gender equality

Megan MacInnes and Shreya Tumu
December 2, 2014

Marvel or DC, who owns the media?

Megan MacInnes
October 30, 2014

Dress code violates ‘right to bare arms’

Michelle Cen and Megan MacInnes
September 17, 2014

Gold Award Gives Girl Scouts opportunity to help the community

Larissa Chiu and Megan MacInnes
September 10, 2014

Illegal immigrants’ children can access public education; let’s keep it that way

Megan MacInnes
May 23, 2014

‘Elementary’ a good start for diversity in TV; smackdown against ‘Sherlock’

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
May 1, 2014

AP testing a substitute for second semester finals

Megan MacInnes
May 1, 2014

Tumblr recipes: cookie in a cup and hot chocolate mix pudding

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
May 1, 2014

Dance team takes first place title at NorCal Dance Competition

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
March 28, 2014

Great America set to reopen for the spring

Megan MacInnes
March 28, 2014

Local lessons available at Stevens Creek archery range

Megan MacInnes
March 9, 2014

Sochi: a bad template for future Games

Helen Wong and Megan MacInnes
March 3, 2014
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Cheer team finally has permanent coach

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
January 9, 2014

Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity

Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes
November 13, 2013

Cheer squad: no coach or routine

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
November 10, 2013

Marvel’s Newest Creation: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Megan MacInnes
October 10, 2013

Halloween Reality Check: Aren’t you a little old for this?

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
October 7, 2013

Dance team and cheer squad without a coach

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
October 3, 2013

Teachers find Wednesday collaboration beneficial

Megan MacInnes and Maya Ravichandran
September 26, 2013

New teacher takes up psychology and government

Megan MacInnes
September 5, 2013
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SHS dance team returns to the dance floor

Allison Lin and Megan MacInnes
August 29, 2013
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