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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 Minu Palaniappan
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The Exodus: Top athletes who live in Saratoga often don’t play for the Falcons

Ashley Chen and Minu Palaniappan
April 2, 2014

Boys’ lacrosse going strong

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao
April 2, 2014

Soccer teams participate in sportsmanship seminar

Minu Palaniappan and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014
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SHS median grade is a B+

Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling, and Minu Palaniappan
February 12, 2014

Boys’ lacrosse season preview

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao
January 29, 2014

Apple: a company of the past

Minu Palaniappan
January 6, 2014

Student led hackathon plans to get teens involved with coding

Minu Palaniappan and Miles Albert
December 11, 2013

Bringing sound to the inexpressable

Minu Palaniappan
October 30, 2013

California legislation gives minors rights to erase info

Minu Palaniappan and Nelson Wang
October 29, 2013

Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition

Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan
October 29, 2013

Application Developer’s Club joins the Hack revolution

Miles Albert and Minu Palaniappan
October 28, 2013

App Developers Club creates online goldenrod

Simi Srivastava and Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Facebook Graph Search: A powerful tool for discovery

Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Google Glass: a privacy blunder

Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Chess team places fourth at county tournament

Priyanka Nookala and Minu Palaniappan
April 3, 2013

Injury-prone tennis team looking to become a top league contender

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
April 3, 2013

Robotics fundraising seeing success

Minu Palaniappan
February 7, 2013

APUSH should allow typed notes

Minu Palaniappan and Rohan Rajeev
February 6, 2013
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Boys’ tennis looks to regain position as champions

Sudeep Raj and Minu Palaniappan
February 4, 2013
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FTC team heads to NorCal Championship

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
February 4, 2013

Senior delves into past in preparation for History Bowl

Nick Chow and Minu Palaniappan
February 2, 2013

Chess club plans intramural tournaments open to everyone

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
December 16, 2012

Research class would encourage hands-on learning

Minu Palaniappan and Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012

History Department offers trip to France

Minu Palaniappan and Jay Mulye
December 7, 2012

San Jose State student talks programming

Minu Palaniappan
October 29, 2012
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Chess team hopes to build on past success

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
October 27, 2012

SAT score drops irrelevant to education

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
October 27, 2012

Club builds iPhone application for Saratoga students

Minu Palaniappan and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2012
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Armstrong deserves Tour titles

Minu Palaniappan
October 10, 2012
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New clubs shine at Club Day, old ones merge

Rohan Rajeev and Minu Palaniappan
September 26, 2012

Off campus lunches

Minu Palaniappan
September 19, 2012
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Students launch website to inform teens about politics

Minu Palaniappan and Sanj Nalwa
September 13, 2012

MSET 649 makes history at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 11, 2012

MSET 649 excels at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 8, 2012

Developers Club competes in Bay Area coding tournaments

Minu Palaniappan
May 1, 2012

Boys track: Sophomore looks to lead 2012 season

Jonathan Young and Minu Palaniappan
March 14, 2012
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Sophomore Ivan France finds passion in robotics

Minu Palaniappan
March 9, 2012
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Seniors spend break playing Fugitive

Minu Palaniappan
March 9, 2012

Chess team falls short at county tournament

Minu Palaniappan
March 6, 2012

SHS Developers Club introduces computer science lessons

Minu Palaniappan
March 6, 2012

M-SET attends 2012 FRC Kick-off

Minu Palaniappan
February 1, 2012
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Sophomore finds success in green business

Minu Palaniappan
January 17, 2012

Juniors help develop Android Application; Presented to Gates Foundation

Minu Palaniappan
January 17, 2012

Chess teams hopes to continue great season for years to come

Minu Palaniappan
January 10, 2012
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Robotics team prepares for FRC Competition

Minu Palaniappan
December 8, 2011

Boys’ cross country: runners make State

Minu Palaniappan
November 21, 2011

Saratoga Cross Country season ends well, Steven Sum places 2nd overall at CCS

Minu Palaniappan and Nikil Ramanathan
November 21, 2011

Spanish Club celebrates Mexican holiday

Edward Dong and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Teachers assign video projects to broaden education

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Robotics team learns from Calgames

Minu Palaniappan
November 13, 2011

Saratoga finishes strong at Baylands and Lynbrook but suffers at Crystal Springs

Minu Palaniappan
November 12, 2011

SHS Application developers club goes big

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

649 MSET Preps for Cal Games

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

Chess Club hopes to go big

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

Memories of 9/11: staff members share tragic accounts

Dylan Jew and Minu Palaniappan
September 5, 2011
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