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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Nidhi Mathihalli
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Anika Kapasi, Neal Malhotra, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Stephanie Sun
“It Ends With Us” details the popularized trope of romanticizing abusive partners.

‘It Ends With Us’ should not set future precedent on romantic tropes

Nidhi Mathihalli
A very true conversation I have with my mother on a semi-daily basis.

I have a problem with losing my phone

Nidhi Mathihalli
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
Balancing between school work and having a job

Students with jobs offer differing viewpoints on the benefits and consequences

Derek Liang and Nidhi Mathihalli
Japanese 3 Honors teacher Yumiko Muneishi helping a student with their homework.

New Japanese 3 Honors teacher uses previous experiences to build connections with students

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Nidhi Mathihalli
20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

Nidhi Mathihalli
SWENext club meets in order to discuss future opportunities for females with an interest in STEM

MSET’s FTC team 6165 Cuttlefish integrates SWENext program as part of Robotics Club

Nidhi Mathihalli
The girls’ soccer team victoriously poses after a 2-1 CCS quarterfinals win against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ soccer team falls to Santa Cruz in CCS semifinals

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli

Students donated 700+ period products to homeless shelters for Ethnic Studies project

Nidhi Mathihalli

Math teachers encourage students to volunteer via peer tutoring in math classes

Sanjoli Gupta and Nidhi Mathihalli

Foreign language teachers find ways to help larger group of students stuck at home for COVID-related reasons

Nidhi Mathihalli

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra

Alumna pursues passion for music through professional girl group

Avani Kongetira and Nidhi Mathihalli
The varsity girls’ soccer team poses together after a 6-0 away game win against Monta Vista High School on Feb. 3.

Girls’ soccer: 8-0-1 record comes despite obstacles

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
The NSDA Campus competition room during the CFL 2 tournament on Dec. 5

Speech and debate tournaments continue to be held virtually despite return of in-person learning; competitions may change in January

Kavya Patel and Nidhi Mathihalli

Senior co-captain reflects on mental growth following ACL tear

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

Nidhi Mathihalli
Horantur getting ready to serve during a practice match.

Freshman makes varsity girls’ tennis as No. 2 singles player

Nidhi Mathihalli
National trend of substitute shortage affects school

National trend of substitute shortage affects school

Nidhi Mathihalli

American Math Competition (AMC) moved earlier, catching some off guard

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
Doja Cat gives her acceptance speech while looking like a worm. 

The best and the worst of the 2021 VMAs

Sara Bright and Nidhi Mathihalli
Social studies teacher Mike Davey teaches his ethnic studies class

After enduring criticism from some parents, new ethnic studies class garners positive responses from freshmen

Nidhi Mathihalli and Minsui Tang
All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

Nidhi Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
Junior Jeremy Lu (bottom right) works on the lab report for a candy chromatography lab with his group members

SHS students taking science research class at LG enjoy working on open-ended projects

Nidhi Mathihalli and Howard Shu
The lessons I learned from horror movies

The lessons I learned from horror movies

Nidhi Mathihalli

Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism

Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli
Halsey’s album cover for “If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power”

Don’t worry Halsey, you will always have my love

Nidhi Mathihalli

Students and teachers criticize new bell schedule

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
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Entertainment bringing awareness to societal issues helps audiences engage in advocacy

Nidhi Mathihalli

Top 10 books to read over summer

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
Pineapples

A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
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MSET 649 submits robot videos, capping off their online season

Nidhi Mathihalli and Atrey Desai
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Online TedX hosts presentations on social and political issues

Serena Li and Nidhi Mathihalli
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Social media trends becoming a part of teens’ everyday lives

Nidhi Mathihalli
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Seniors hope for in-person Grad Night

Nidhi Mathihalli
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How to be funny: The scientific method

Nidhi Mathihalli
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Pandemic drastically changes college sports recruitment process

Nidhi Mathihalli
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November elections frazzle nerves but teach valuable lessons

Preston Fu and Nidhi Mathihalli
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This Snapchat breakup was overdue

Nidhi Mathihalli
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Colleges cutting sports comes with costs

Nidhi Mathihalli
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
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This year’s propositions for California

Nidhi Mathihalli and Lily Zhang
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Family Giving Tree goes online

Nidhi Mathihalli
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Thrifting really isn’t that bad

Nidhi Mathihalli
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MSET maintains schedule despite quarantine restrictions

Nidhi Mathihalli
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An extrovert’s guide to surviving quarantine

Nidhi Mathihalli
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
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