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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

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Senior recounts experience running a YouTube channel

Oliver Ye
May 17, 2021
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AMC 10/12 Exam goes virtual, 39 students qualify for AIME

Oliver Ye
March 11, 2021
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Science Bowl team claims third place at regionals

Oliver Ye
March 11, 2021
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In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
January 13, 2021
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AP Gov students lean democrat in mock election, giving President elect Joe Biden landslide victory

Oliver Ye
December 10, 2020
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Recipes are overrated

Oliver Ye
December 10, 2020
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COVID-19 restrictions force dancers to make adjustments

Oliver Ye
November 5, 2020
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In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
November 2, 2020
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Volleyball athletes face clashing school and club seasons

Selina Chen and Oliver Ye
October 22, 2020
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Experienced music teacher fills void left in vocal music

Christopher Chen and Oliver Ye
September 1, 2020
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Dermont joins Saratoga community after 5-year teaching career

Carolyn Wang and Oliver Ye
August 29, 2020
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Lack of resources and internet reveals ‘homework gap’ across districts

Oliver Ye
May 21, 2020
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Colleges drop standardized testing requirements for admissions in response to coronavirus crisis

Oliver Ye
May 2, 2020
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Student concocts bizarre food combinations in newfound time

Oliver Ye
April 23, 2020

Bell schedule committee designs new potential schedules, considers stakeholder input

Anna Novoselov and Oliver Ye
March 12, 2020

Falcons look for another CCS run despite loss of offensive firepower

Oliver Ye
February 10, 2020

Science Bowl team to compete for spot in National competition on Feb 8

Oliver Ye
January 29, 2020

As January fades away, so do New Year’s resolutions

Oliver Ye
January 29, 2020

Two students qualify for county regional Poetry Out Loud competition

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
January 28, 2020

English teacher dives into work after first-semester maternity leave

Oliver Ye and Anouk Yeh 
January 28, 2020

Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

Ethan Lin and Oliver Ye
November 24, 2019

How books are chosen for English classes

Esther Luan and Oliver Ye
November 22, 2019

Career Day returns after 5- year hiatus

Oliver Ye
November 21, 2019

Being sick elicits deep, if groggy, thoughts

Oliver Ye
November 20, 2019

A major choice: Alumna pursues design at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
November 18, 2019

The real cost of falling donations

Apurva Chakravarthy, Angelina Chen, Brandon Wang, and Oliver Ye
October 24, 2019

Yim and Agrawal to take over the reins of math club

Benjamin Li and Oliver Ye
October 15, 2019

Homecoming court voting process should be altered

Megan Chen and Oliver Ye
October 14, 2019
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The school’s first 60 years: Seven students arrested in 1985 in school-wide drug bust

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
September 20, 2019

Class of 2020 has record 51 National Merit Semifinalists

Elaine Toh and Oliver Ye
September 11, 2019

Trial runs of Virtual Reality headsets on planes point to future of entertainment on flights

Oliver Ye
September 9, 2019

SAT and ACT have changed drastically since their inception in the 1900s

Oliver Ye
September 9, 2019

Falcon Fest unveils new policy that limits schedule changes based on teacher preference alone

Apurva Chakravarthy and Oliver Ye
September 9, 2019

Despite common misconception, rituals improve athletes’ performance

Oliver Ye
September 6, 2019

Volleyball: Falcons fall in semifinals

Oliver Ye
May 28, 2019
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Spanish teacher spices up lessons

Oliver Ye
May 28, 2019

Teachers plan to shift curriculum to satisfy new science standards

Andrew Li and Oliver Ye
April 26, 2019
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App Dev begins digitizing campus trophy cases

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
April 3, 2019

Drama students travel to LA for CA State Thespian conference

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye
April 1, 2019

Falcons struggle to adapt to as they adjust to new coaching

Justin Guo and Oliver Ye
April 1, 2019

Humanity’s impact on environment exacting steeper price

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
March 27, 2019

Automated lunch check-in helps lines move faster

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
March 26, 2019

Swimming: Falcons pull together for smooth start to season

Patrick Li and Oliver Ye
March 26, 2019

‘The Sound of Music’ returns to SHS; cast list released and preparations underway

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye
March 26, 2019

Simple lab coat holds deep meaning

Oliver Ye
February 14, 2019

Boys’ volleyball: Despite losing majority of starting lineup to graduation, team remains strong

Justin Guo and Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Pro: Redwood Middle School’s math policy harmful to student growth

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Breaking down the Holy Trinity of .IO games

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Voorhees’ treasured top

Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

A memorable ‘birthday’

Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Top 10 ways to survive Valentine’s Day

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 6, 2019

Freshman seeks spot on national table tennis team

Rahul Vadlakonda and Oliver Ye
December 12, 2018

Cramming for tests is, unfortunately, effective

Oliver Ye and Samantha Yee
December 12, 2018

Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden inspired Robinson in life and in basketball

Anna Novoselov and Oliver Ye
December 12, 2018

Boys’ soccer struggles during early season

Jun Lee and Oliver Ye
December 12, 2018

Drama honors students to perform ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ at One Act Festival

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye
December 12, 2018

Affirmative action should be based on socioeconomic status

Kevin Sze and Oliver Ye
December 11, 2018

Art and film schools now place emphasis on creativity, innovation

Anna Novoselov and Oliver Ye
November 26, 2018

Volleyball: Girls end season on a high note

Jun Lee and Oliver Ye
October 29, 2018

Senior Shasta Ganti stars as Brutus in ‘Julius Caesar’

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye
October 29, 2018

Top 10 ways to get your teacher to love you

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
September 27, 2018

A deep dive into local boba stores

Oliver Ye
September 27, 2018

“Julius Caesar” cast list released; rehearsals begin

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye
September 25, 2018

Volleyball: Following in older sister’s path, Risa Carter keeps struggling squad in contention

Oliver Ye and Jun Lee
September 24, 2018

Braces, once nerdy, have transcended their negative image

Oliver Ye and Allen Chen
September 23, 2018
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