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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 Michelle Wan
Is Taylor Swift the craftiest songwriter of our era? I think yes.

Top 10: Taylor Swift songs

Michelle Wan
December 11, 2023
Some songs shine brighter in playlists than others. The songs listed below are those songs.

Hidden gems: exploring underrated indie artists you need to know

Michelle Wan
June 5, 2023
Some migraine-inducing math concepts shouldn’t exist — or simply just calculus as a whole.

With or without calculus, your future can still be bright

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
June 2, 2023
Falcon families come together at the SHS Parents Holiday HAPPY HOUR event hosted by PTSO on Dec. 11th.

PTSO, seeing slump in donations, urges parents to support students, staff

Jonny Luo and Michelle Wan
March 30, 2023
Listening to music is euphoric.

Life works better when accompanied by music

Michelle Wan
March 28, 2023
Disclaimer! Drive safely when leaving campus—better safe than making school on time!

Ideal off-campus lunch locations to eat during school

Michelle Wan
March 15, 2023
AMD seniors rehearse their finale dance in preparation for the show.

Bombay in the Bay practices ramp up

Anirudh Iyer and Michelle Wan
January 31, 2023
Saratoga Dancers strike a pose during their pom routine.

Dance team prepares for the bright lights of competition season

Michelle Wan
January 26, 2023
Should hooking up be considered a norm in our developing generations?

Hook-up culture promotes unhealthy morals for younger generations

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
January 24, 2023
My 2022 Spotify Wrapped.

Spotify Wrapped: exposing my Taylor Swift addiction

Michelle Wan
December 17, 2022
Students dance together in the small space provided.

Rainstorm results in underwhelming Winter Formal

Michelle Wan and Parav Manney
December 16, 2022
Dream’s explosion on social media for simply uncovering his face.

Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame

Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou
December 6, 2022
What is considered to be socially acceptable throughout the years?

Dress code dilemmas: testing the limits

Michelle Wan
December 6, 2022
Anzalone subs for an APUSH class while Morelle is on leave.

Photo or Graphic for: History teacher takes maternity leave until second semester

Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou
November 17, 2022
Just a casual day in the Toga parking lot.

A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette

Michelle Wan
November 16, 2022
A compilation of some of our favorite BeReal’s

New photo app BeReal sparks transparency among teenagers

Meher Bhatnagar and Michelle Wan
September 22, 2022
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