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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 Parul Singh

PIPA: Right idea, wrong methods

Parul Singh
February 28, 2012
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Policy debaters attempt to revive event at SHS

Parul Singh
November 14, 2011

Link Crew lunch floats to success

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Lincoln Douglas team joins ranks of events offered by Speech and Debate

Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Indian cultural event raises funds for Saratoga schools

Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Fines are just fine

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
March 18, 2011

Harpist accompanies orchestra to Carnegie Hall

Parul Singh
March 10, 2011
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New assistant principal a familiar face

Karthik Sreedhara and Parul Singh
February 10, 2011

Dedication essential to becoming sports team captain

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
January 28, 2011

Special Ed Department goes paperless; students’ files to be stored electronically

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
January 19, 2011
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Falcon Focus: School psychologist helps struggling students learn

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
December 7, 2010
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Megan Benzing
November 24, 2010
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A new Page in teacher’s saga

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
November 17, 2010

Hired but can’t be fired: professors’ tenure needs reform

Parul Singh
September 23, 2010

School experiments with different Wednesday schedule

Synthia Ling and Parul Singh
May 28, 2010

Barcoding the Mexicans: New Arizona bill to prevent illegal immigration discriminatory

Parul Singh
May 17, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: Team battles injuries

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 23, 2010
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Student conduct festivities for National Poetry Month

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 23, 2010

History in the making: 15 students qualify for state History Day competition

Parul Singh and Synthia Ling
April 6, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: varsity goalie Gavin Peake aims to save the game

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 1, 2010

Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs

Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh
March 31, 2010

UCSD’s racist event should spur universities to prevent harassment

Parul Singh and Christine Bancroft
March 31, 2010

Driving age should not be 16

Parul Singh
March 23, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
March 16, 2010
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
February 10, 2010

Typewriters and chalkboards: Life without technology

Parul Singh
February 6, 2010

Talented pianist makes music her priority

Parul Singh and Christine Tseng
February 6, 2010

Legitimate appointment or political ploy?

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
January 21, 2010

Torrens: The popular kid

Parul Singh
December 14, 2009

Crazy about crepes: Club celebrates French week

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
December 10, 2009

Faithwalk stages the story of Christmas

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
December 10, 2009

Obama needs to pay closer attention to international protocol

Roy Bisht and Parul Singh
December 9, 2009

Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts

Parul Singh and Jason Wu
November 4, 2009

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh
October 12, 2009
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