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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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All content by Parav Manney
Senior Ryan Lin and Sophomore Miles Sy line up on the putting green and prepare to hit a golf ball during practice

Boys’ golf sees success in their practice regimen up in mid-season games

Eric Shi and Parav Manney
April 4, 2024
Many teachers resented the five-day leave policy that detracted from their personal sick days.

COVID leave mandate for school employees reduced from five days to 24 hours after symptoms

Parav Manney
February 19, 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
Avadhanam uses geometry techniques to solve Team Selection Test (TST) problems.

2 seniors now one step away from making national Math Olympiad teams

Jessica Li, Parav Manney, and Amy Miao
February 10, 2024
The Spongebob Christmas Special’s title card.  

The SpongeBob Christmas Special: an animated masterpiece worth watching every holiday season

Parav Manney
December 20, 2023
In the future, the Falcon may have no print issue.

Falcon works to boost digital presence as print platform declines

Parav Manney
December 16, 2023
Sometimes I sleep for 12 hours if I’m extremely exhausted.

Why I get decent sleep

Parav Manney
December 14, 2023
Waiting for pick-up used to take an unnecessarily long amount of time.

School’s new drop-off and pick-up system keeps traffic flowing

Parav Manney
November 15, 2023
The aquatic sequences in “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” look breathtaking in 3-D. 

3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly      

Parav Manney
October 18, 2023
The wind can be bothersome in autumn and winter.

100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms

Parav Manney
October 3, 2023
Students confused over MOSAIC’s purpose

Reflecting on MOSAIC this year: An expectantly unnecessary class 

Parav Manney
May 27, 2023
The unknowns of AI make for a more dangerous world.

Why ChatGPT and other deep learning models should be banned from the public

Parav Manney
May 24, 2023
The dryers are not only slow, but spread germs.

100-word rant: Restrooms should provide paper towels, not just dryers 

Parav Manney
May 17, 2023
100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length 

100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length 

Parav Manney
May 5, 2023
Paul Bäumer, Katczinsky and another soldier survey a trench with rifles at the ready in Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front.

English teachers weigh in on Academy Award-nominated film adaptation of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

Parav Manney and Eric Shi
March 3, 2023
“Avatar: The Way of the Water” takes place beneath the oceans of Pandora, the planet the films take place on.

‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ worth seeing despite lack-luster plot

Eric Shi and Parav Manney
February 17, 2023
Sophomore Cosmo Cooper and junior Ariana Tootoonchi rehearse “An Easy Heaven” on Jan. 19, two days before the performance.

Student directors create productions exploring themes of life and death

Andrew Lin and Parav Manney
February 15, 2023

2022 will be remembered as a year of celebrity infidelities

Ariel Zhou and Parav Manney
December 18, 2022
The new school bell doesn’t sound too bad.

100-word rant: The new school bell is fine

Parav Manney
December 16, 2022
Students dance together in the small space provided.

Rainstorm results in underwhelming Winter Formal

Michelle Wan and Parav Manney
December 16, 2022
Precalculus teacher joins school with 19 years of experience

Precalculus teacher joins school with 19 years of experience

Parav Manney
December 15, 2022
Senior wide receiver Seth Hulme catches the football behind opponent’s back.

Football secures needed win in final game

Parav Manney and Aiden Ye
November 21, 2022
The moment the Vikings  scored the winning touch down against the Falcons during the Homecoming game.

Controversial call on timing error snatches Homecoming win from Falcons

Parav Manney and Aiden Ye
September 29, 2022
Trying to get rid of the royalty is a waste of time

Trying to get rid of the royalty is a waste of time

Parav Manney
September 29, 2022
How students feel sitting in MOSAIC

MOSAIC: why the school can’t teach life

Parav Manney
September 24, 2022
What you’ll look like after reading this.

Top 10: ways to seem smart

Parav Manney
September 20, 2022
A picture of SpongeBob with his friend Patrick.

‘SpongeBob’ seasons 1 through 3 have stood the tests of time

Parav Manney
September 17, 2022
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