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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
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
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
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
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
The Spongebob Christmas Special’s title card.  

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

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

Falcon works to boost digital presence as print platform declines

Parav Manney
Sometimes I sleep for 12 hours if I’m extremely exhausted.

Why I get decent sleep

Parav Manney
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
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
The wind can be bothersome in autumn and winter.

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

Parav Manney
Students confused over MOSAIC’s purpose

Reflecting on MOSAIC this year: An expectantly unnecessary class 

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

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

Parav Manney
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
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
“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
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

2022 will be remembered as a year of celebrity infidelities

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

100-word rant: The new school bell is fine

Parav Manney
Students dance together in the small space provided.

Rainstorm results in underwhelming Winter Formal

Michelle Wan and Parav Manney
Precalculus teacher joins school with 19 years of experience

Precalculus teacher joins school with 19 years of experience

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

Football secures needed win in final game

Parav Manney and Aiden Ye
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
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
How students feel sitting in MOSAIC

MOSAIC: why the school can’t teach life

Parav Manney
What you’ll look like after reading this.

Top 10: ways to seem smart

Parav Manney
A picture of SpongeBob with his friend Patrick.

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

Parav Manney
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