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Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Navin Tiwary

Falcons compete in annual Physics Bowl

Navin Tiwary
May 31, 2017

H-Mart: a fantastic Korean salad of diversity

Ryan Kim and Navin Tiwary
May 31, 2017

Baseball team drops final two games to Homestead, ending losing season

Navin Tiwary
May 31, 2017

Youth Commissioners improve connection between city council and kids

Ethan Ko and Navin Tiwary
May 26, 2017

Logic’s third album ‘Everybody’ is great but not groundbreaking

Navin Tiwary
May 24, 2017
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Baseball team tries to find groove

Victor Liu, Navin Tiwary, Vivien Zhang, and Jason Zhao
April 2, 2017

Students question effectiveness of Club Rush

Patrick Li and Navin Tiwary
March 30, 2017

Link Crew hosts annual root beer social

Daniel Bessonov and Navin Tiwary
March 26, 2017

Alumnus remembers lessons as SHS leader

Amith Galivanche and Navin Tiwary
March 7, 2017

Baseball team steps up to the challenge after losing key graduating seniors

Victor Liu and Navin Tiwary
February 10, 2017

Movies have potential for expanding education and awareness

Amith Galivanche and Navin Tiwary
February 9, 2017

Boys’ soccer: Falcons learn lessons from difficult preseason matchups

Neil Rao and Navin Tiwary
December 11, 2016

School implements new policies to reduce student stress

Muthu Palaniappan and Navin Tiwary
December 8, 2016

Getting high to get by: Student perspectives on marijuana

Navin Tiwary and Austin Wang
December 8, 2016

Junior discusses obsession with ‘80s funk band ‘Zapp’

Navin Tiwary
December 4, 2016

Getting to know International Students

Navin Tiwary and Alex Yang
December 1, 2016

Leadership class leads Red Ribbon Movement through spirit week

Navin Tiwary and Elicia Ye
October 26, 2016

Safine steps up as interim principal with Robinson on brief leave

Alexandra Li and Navin Tiwary
October 26, 2016

Marvel’s movies and characters trump DC

Navin Tiwary
October 24, 2016

Album leaves legacy for former presidential nominee

Neil Rao and Navin Tiwary
October 23, 2016

Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary, and Sophie Zivanic
September 26, 2016

April 22, 2016

Navin Tiwary and Harshini Ramaswamy
April 22, 2016

Alumni discuss impact of Regents’ Scholarship

Divya Rallabandi and Navin Tiwary
March 28, 2016

Boys’ tennis starts off strong

Navin Tiwary and Jihau Yu
March 28, 2016

App Dev Club releases update for SHS App

Navin Tiwary
March 21, 2016

Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step

Navin Tiwary
February 8, 2016

Boys’ tennis aiming to add new players

Anant Rajeev and Navin Tiwary
February 5, 2016

Author of dystopian novel discusses real-life ramifications

Pranav Ahuja and Navin Tiwary
February 2, 2016

Best restaurant: Saratoga Bagels

Navin Tiwary
February 1, 2016

Students become semifinalists in Siemens Competition

Ryan Kim and Navin Tiwary
October 23, 2015

Biking takes senior to new heights

Navin Tiwary and Alex Yang
October 22, 2015

Social serves as bonding mechanism for Link groups

Anant Rajeev and Navin Tiwary
October 13, 2015

Junior finds her niche in Crew

Harshini Ramaswamy and Navin Tiwary
September 22, 2015

Juniors spearhead environmental trip to Costa Rica

Nupur Maheshwari and Navin Tiwary
September 18, 2015
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