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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 Nilay Mishra
Consider choosing the College and Career center over the convoluted, costly and sometimes unethical world of private college admissions consulting.

Staff editorial: Reject private counselors for free school resources

Nilay Mishra
March 30, 2023
A-team members senior Adam Xu, senior Nilay Mishra, junior Advaith Avadhanam and senior Anthony Wang listen attentively as the round’s questions are being read.

Photo or Graphic for: Science Bowl team places first at regionals, heads to nationals

Nikhil Mathihalli and Anthony Wang
March 26, 2023
Understanding how an application was reviewed would ensure equity and that a holistic admissions process is truly being followed.

Staff editorial: Colleges should release internal numerical ratings to all applicants

Nilay Mishra and Arnav Swamy
January 29, 2023
Senior captain Dylan Sinton dribbles the ball across the field during a Tuesday night practice match.

Boys’ soccer team focuses on building chemistry and momentum

Nilay Mishra and Beverly Xu
December 12, 2022
Substitute Chris Rasmussen, who teaches U.S. history and History in Film, works with a student during fourth period on Oct. 19.

Subs fill in for history and math teachers on leave

Nikhil Mathihalli, Nilay Mishra, and Jonathan Si
October 19, 2022
Math Prize for Girls, hosted at MIT, is one of the few all-girls competitions. It aims to promote interest in STEM fields for high-achieving girls.

The gender gap in Silicon Valley: An untold paradox

Nilay Mishra
September 23, 2022
The team poses for a photo during their end-of-year banquet at Lazy Dog on May 15th.

Boys’ golf placed second in league finals, junior qualified for CCS finals

Mitchell Chen and Nilay Mishra
May 30, 2022
Precalculus Honors classes should not transform curriculum to conform to AP Precalculus

Precalculus Honors classes should not transform curriculum to conform to AP Precalculus

Nilay Mishra and Arnav Swamy
May 30, 2022
Option 2 is preferred by Los Gatos High School while Option 3 is preferred by Saratoga High School

Board shies away from backing a bell schedule for next year

George Huang and Nilay Mishra
May 22, 2022
Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
March 31, 2022
Fantastic masks and where to find them

Fantastic masks and where to find them

Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022
Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022
Upperclassmen: Stop glorifying sleep deprivation

Upperclassmen: Stop glorifying sleep deprivation

Nilay Mishra
February 4, 2022
IT technician Larry Jens tackles complex issues

IT technician Larry Jens tackles complex issues

Nilay Mishra
December 3, 2021

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

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
October 28, 2021

AP and regular Environmental Science combined into one class

Nilay Mishra
October 28, 2021
Side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13

Apple’s iPhone 13: impressive innovation or glorified iPhone 12?

Sara Bright and Nilay Mishra
October 28, 2021
The Falcons had a large crowd on a Friday night for Homecoming (pictured here), but few fans have shown up for the team’s Thursday night contests.

Nationwide shortage of football referees pushes games to Thursday nights

Apurva Chakravarthy and Nilay Mishra
October 21, 2021
Did Hagrid want Harry Potter dead all along? Mwahaha.

A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle

Nilay Mishra
October 8, 2021
Paparazzi photographers blackmail Italian celebrities in 2006.

Paparazzi laws: a fine balance between the First Amendment and privacy

Nilay Mishra
October 2, 2021
New rough/final draft test format harms students in the long run

New rough/final draft test format harms students in the long run

Benjamin Li and Nilay Mishra
September 20, 2021
Six of the 46 potential candidates to replace Newsom as governor if the recall election succeeds. Polls suggest that even if Newsom is recalled, none of the candidates will receive more votes than him.

California recall elections are fundamentally flawed

Nilay Mishra
September 9, 2021

Brutally honest college essay: the ‘intellectual challenge’ that Scantrons present

Nilay Mishra
September 9, 2021

Students and teachers criticize new bell schedule

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
September 9, 2021
The team lines up defensively against San Mateo at the line of scrimmage.

Football team starts season with disappointment

Nilay Mishra and Shaan Sridhar
September 6, 2021
Caption: Parent booster groups present at last year’s Back to School Night, which took place virtually. This year’s event is planned to be virtual again, taking place over Zoom and Google Meets.

Back to School Night goes virtual for the second year in a row

Nilay Mishra
August 31, 2021
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Students and teachers adapt to new AP testing format

Nilay Mishra
June 5, 2021
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The age-old debate: Macs vs. Windows

Nilay Mishra and Atrey Desai
May 24, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson vaccinations should not have been halted

Nilay Mishra
May 17, 2021
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New coach leads girls’ basketball

Nilay Mishra
May 17, 2021
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Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic

Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra
April 25, 2021
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‘Fermat’s last theorem’ by Simon Singh chips away at an enigma once available only to specialists

Nilay Mishra
April 9, 2021
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Parents’ reopening reactions range from rage to reservation

Atrey Desai and Nilay Mishra
March 12, 2021
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Students ride the wild roller coaster of ‘meme’ stock runs

Jonathan Li and Nilay Mishra
March 10, 2021
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Academic competitions find new ways to run online

Nilay Mishra
March 6, 2021
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If you think 7-day free trials are a great deal, think again

Nilay Mishra
February 5, 2021
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Going test-blind distorts the college admissions process

Preston Fu and Nilay Mishra
December 1, 2020
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School combats students’ F’s with programs and support systems

Nilay Mishra and Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
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Sophomore uses research experience to found Genomics and Bioinformatics Club

Nilay Mishra
November 9, 2020
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‘Rebecca’ remake offers a modern adaptation but falls short in many ways

Nilay Mishra
November 9, 2020
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In online classes, breaks between classes are too long

Nilay Mishra
November 9, 2020
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