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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 Natalie Chua
Seniors Eric Norris (left) and Shreyash Das Sharma (right) stand with their stimulus pad project, which creates the feeling of resistance in conjunction with the new Apple Vision Pro. 

Engineering Design and Development students build their own designs for capstone project 

Natalie Chua and Beverly Xu
April 16, 2024
Natalie and Victoria’s tentative first bites.

Spicy ‘reaper’ tenders at Dave’s Hot Chicken fail to bring the heat

Leyna Chan, Natalie Chua, Victoria Hu, and Sarah Zhou
March 24, 2024
As their high school journey closes and practical incentives disappear, many seniors find themselves lacking the motivation to do schoolwork. 

Combating senioritis: trying to keep students engaged all the way to the finish line 

Natalie Chua and Parav Manney
February 19, 2024
My beloved legos displayed on my bedroom shelf.

Legos: late nights and never-ending fun

Natalie Chua
February 17, 2024
The office Giving Tree, tags completed and gifts delivered.

Cunningham: Change from Family Giving Tree donation campaign possible in future year

Leyna Chan and Natalie Chua
December 11, 2023
‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting 

‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting 

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
December 11, 2023
The team huddles and encourages each other during their senior night against Homestead on Oct. 18.

Varsity girls’ volleyball pulls members from JV due to low numbers

Natalie Chua and Sarah Zhou
October 21, 2023
Whenever I encounter a spider in my bathroom, I can’t help but cower in fear.

The itsy bitsy spider torments me every day

Natalie Chua
September 29, 2023
Tamashiro provides a therapy session to a student in the ASSIST program.

New ASSIST therapist provides support to struggling students

Natalie Chua and Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
The team huddles during a time out in a game against Christopher High School on Sept. 5.

Season preview: Girls’ volleyball adjusts to small roster and new coach

Natalie Chua and Sarah Zhou
September 9, 2023
Guidance counselor Frances Saiki works in her office.

Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters

Natalie Chua
June 6, 2023
Senior Mateusz Palusinski in action with junior Kali Duvvuri and sophomore Caleb Yu during the March Madness game on Mar. 15.

Photo or Graphic for: School March Madness tournament wraps up after a month of scintillating basketball

Anirudh Iyer
April 5, 2023
The piece creatively encapsulates her many passions and priorities.

Senior places first in ‘To Be Honest’ fall art contest 

Leyna Chan and Natalie Chua
April 3, 2023
Freshman Taewon Yim competes against a Los Altos Swimmer in the 200 IM event at a home meet on Mar. 10. 

Photo or Graphic for: Despite strong individual talent, small team size hinders team’s ability to win

Jonny Luo and Martin Xu
March 30, 2023
Boppana and her teammates’ satellite won 2nd place at the MIT BWSI CubeSat Competition in May 2022.

Junior Sannidhi Boppana wins Honorable Mention in prestigious women’s STEM competition 

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
March 20, 2023
Boys on the track team run during practice.

Canceled track meets due to dangerous weather conditions cause setbacks

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
March 20, 2023
Junior second baseman Vivienne Brooks runs to first base.

Despite integrating inexperienced players, softball’s team chemistry remains strong

Natalie Chua and Victoria Lin
March 20, 2023
Many MAP students are excited to travel to LA.  

MAP plans first post-COVID era LA trip

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
February 16, 2023
Co-captains junior Zinneerah Ahmed and senior Tanya Ghai command the court during the Lynbrook game.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely

Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar, and Ariel Zhou
January 31, 2023
Sophomore Timothy Leung spoke about being sexually assaulted while in seventh grade and his journey to acceptance.

Photo or Graphic for: At SUFC rally, trauma becomes central focus

Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang
January 29, 2023
Senior point guard Nick Tjaden shoots a floater in the game against Palo Alto on Jan. 20.

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ basketball edges out Gunn, but faces tough tests in De Anza

George Huang and Zack Zhang
January 29, 2023
Junior Lynn Dai extracts planaria after feeding them egg yolk.

Students continue honing hands-on research skills in Advanced Science Research

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
January 29, 2023
The three gray bins placed around campus are filled with donated food.

Hunger at Home club combats food insecurity through food drives

Natalie Chua
December 15, 2022
Field hockey defends their goal against Mitty.

Photo or Graphic for: Field hockey ends season in CCS loss

Amy Luo and Isabelle Wang
November 30, 2022
An overflow of people rush to get discounts on Black Friday.

For the love of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
November 28, 2022
Sophomore Dylan Wilson runs a footwork drill during the boys’ soccer tryouts.

Photo or Graphic for: Season preview: Boys’ soccer aims to use teamwork to make up for lack of returning juniors

Victoria Lin and Daniel Wu
November 18, 2022
Midfielder senior Gabi Golko dribbles the ball during practice on Nov. 16.

Photo or Graphic for: Preview: Girls’ soccer struggles to fill positions after loss of graduated players

Victoria Lin and Isabelle Wang
November 17, 2022
A fresh bowl of Laksa.

Food connoisseur recounts a day of dining in Malaysia

Natalie Chua
November 13, 2022
Senior libero Noor Khan hits the ball in their game against Lynbrook. The Falcons ultimately lost 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball pushes through injury-ridden season

Natalie Chua and Ariel Zhou
November 12, 2022
Zambon helps sophomore Samanvi Boppana with her work.

New Spanish teacher Claudia Zambon makes transition from private to public school setting

Natalie Chua and Aiden Ye
November 1, 2022
Defender junior Emma Green and midfielder senior Georgia Adams and defender senior Annika Muju guard the goal against Mitty.

Photo or Graphic for: Field hockey calls up JV players to fill roster

Amy Luo and Isabelle Wang
September 30, 2022
Sophomore Megha Horantur hits the ball at a tennis game.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ tennis: Falcons have mixed results in quest to return to De Anza

Hannah Lee and Victoria Lin
September 30, 2022
Junior Zitong Wang made chocolate truffles for her cultural project.

Photo or Graphic for: Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture

Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta
September 29, 2022
A typical representation of Gen Z with swag.

Top 10: slang words

Natalie Chua
September 29, 2022
Petersen instructs the class about an upcoming project during class on Sept. 14.

Photo or Graphic for: New computer science teacher joins teaching staff

Saachi Jain and Martin Xu
September 15, 2022
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