The Student News Site of Saratoga High School

The Saratoga Falcon
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 Miles Albert

Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS

Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan
January 21, 2016

Fantasy football scandal causes debate

Miles Albert and Roland Shen
January 21, 2016

Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers

Miles Albert and Ami Nachiappan
November 15, 2015

Junior creates entrepreneurship club sponsored by MIT Launch program

Miles Albert
November 10, 2015

ASB and Leadership aim to create more inclusive student culture

Miles Albert and Elizabeth Lee
October 14, 2015

Students choose ACT to avoid new SAT

Miles Albert and Claire Rhee
October 4, 2015

Common Roots aims to improve its school presence

Miles Albert and Lauren Louie
March 12, 2015

“Humans of New York” Facebook page raises $1.5 million for students

Miles Albert and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 5, 2015

Leadership class grants wishes big and small

Miles Albert and Deepthi Sampathkumar
January 25, 2015

Cupertino bakery doesn’t live up to glowing reviews

Miles Albert and Gitika Nalwa
January 22, 2015

Startup site Ello fails to compete as a strong Facebook alternative

Miles Albert and Trung Vandinh
November 24, 2014

Streaming video games: the new reality TV?

Miles Albert
November 13, 2014

Announcements need to be more effective

Miles Albert
October 12, 2014

Saratoga prepares for council elections

Neehar Thumaty and Miles Albert
October 9, 2014

Juniors take the ‘Yo.’ app to the next level

Miles Albert
September 4, 2014

Baseball: Falcons repeat league championship title with win over Paly

Miles Albert and Allison Lin
May 23, 2014
Football 013

Faylors follow father’s footsteps in football

Miles Albert and Tiffany Zheng
May 1, 2014

Underclassmen should be able to go off campus

Miles Albert and Andrew Jiang
May 1, 2014

Students visiting college at younger age

Miles Albert and Andrew Jiang
April 30, 2014

Baseball team achieves victory over Homestead after long battle

Miles Albert
April 2, 2014

Homecoming: an opportunity to increase SHS spirit

Miles Albert
April 2, 2014

School hosts event that asks students what it means to be successful

Miles Albert
February 12, 2014

Senior high jumper signs with Division I school

Andrew Jiang and Miles Albert
February 7, 2014

Varsity baseball aims to duplicate last year’s success

Miles Albert
February 7, 2014

Snapchat: Is it really private?

Andrew Jiang and Miles Albert
February 7, 2014
JJwalters

The path back from concussions

Miles Albert and Ashley Chen
December 11, 2013

Student led hackathon plans to get teens involved with coding

Minu Palaniappan and Miles Albert
December 11, 2013

YouTube takes a step backward with paid channels

Miles Albert
November 21, 2013

Cheese, beef (albeit a bit burnt) and the American way

Miles Albert and Anant Rajeev
October 28, 2013

Application Developer’s Club joins the Hack revolution

Miles Albert and Minu Palaniappan
October 28, 2013

Table Tennis siblings both compete in Junior Olympics

Miles Albert
October 15, 2013

Freshmen find new relationships and continue old ones upon entering SHS

Miles Albert
September 23, 2013

New clubs spark interests

Miles Albert
September 23, 2013
Load More Stories
Donate to The Saratoga Falcon