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Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Klay Thompson holds his new Dallas Mavericks jersey, with a noticeable change to jersey #31 after having jersey #11 for over a decade with the Warriors.
With Klay Thompson gone, Warriors prepare for a major reset
September 9, 2024
The Falcons take a brief water break to regroup and prepare to return to the field.
Football secures 30-7 win against El Camino in first league game
September 8, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.
Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro
September 10, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Rachel Hull

Students look forward to ‘Night Under the Lights’ Senior Prom at Levi’s Stadium

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
April 23, 2015

Unmotivated seniors fail at prank wars

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
April 16, 2015

Students shooting video in Wildwood Park become the object of police call

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
March 5, 2015

Are SHS Grad Night bids unnecessarily expensive?

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
March 4, 2015

Senior defies stereotypes through guitar, football

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
February 26, 2015

From the other side of the world: Freshman from Ethiopia relates experiences

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
January 22, 2015

Freshman influenced by older brothers’ passion for sports

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
January 20, 2015

Senior finds passion beyond movements in dancing

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
January 12, 2015

Students reflect on experiences with doubling history

Rachel Hull and Devin Zhao
November 13, 2014

Common Roots revamps efforts to encourage help-seeking behavior

Rachel Hull and Gitika Nalwa
November 9, 2014

The sheltered life: Student volunteer develops bonds with homeless children

Rachel Hull and Michelle Leung
November 9, 2014

College essays: the ethics behind the madness

Rachel Hull
October 3, 2014

Peter Capaldi: just what the doctor ordered

Rachel Hull
October 2, 2014

School has a record 39 National Merit Semifinalists in the Class of 2015

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
September 9, 2014

New English teacher brings wealth of experience

Rachel Hull
August 31, 2014

Students protest administration’s decision to not retain popular history teacher

Rachel Hull
May 22, 2014

ASB election results announced for 2014-15 school year

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
May 5, 2014

Perspectives: A look into drug and alcohol culture on campus

Rachel Hull, Megana Iyer, and David Sparkman
March 13, 2014

History Bowl: Saratoga topples reigning national champion at home tournament

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
January 31, 2014

Math Club prepares for February AMC

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
January 22, 2014

New Year’s Resolutions: Empty promises rarely fulfilled

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
January 22, 2014

Falcon Focus: Sophomore in Math Club discusses interest in math

Maya Ravichandran and Rachel Hull
November 21, 2013
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Diary of a Sharks fan: Journalist gets an inside look

Rachel Hull
November 8, 2013

Junior reflects on ups and downs of being Pakistani

Rachel Hull and Megana Iyer
November 7, 2013

School psychologist aids students with disabilities

Rachel Hull
October 10, 2013

Yim hopes to boost Math Club membership

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
October 8, 2013

Redwood minimum days hamper students’ learning

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
October 4, 2013

Falcon Focus: Senior raises guide dogs with family

Rachel Hull and Megana Iyer
October 4, 2013
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Club creates Saratoga Falcon app for iPhones

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
June 2, 2013

Club creates Saratoga Falcon app for iPhones

Rachel Hull and Maya Ravichandran
May 28, 2013

Soda quest: Sophomore’s journey to end her obsession

Rachel Hull
May 28, 2013
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Off-campus grad night — wherever it is — promises to be memorable

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
May 3, 2013

Students reflect on consequences of sleep deprivation

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
April 3, 2013

Alternatively fueled cars should rise, not gas prices

Rachel Hull
March 16, 2013

Adderall helps those with ADHD, hinders those without it

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
March 12, 2013

Longer winter break, school year would hamper students

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
February 4, 2013

SHSTV comes long way, still has long way to go

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
February 2, 2013

Technology emerges as tool for studying

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
February 2, 2013

Karate enhances students’ self-defense knowledge

Rachel Hull and Sudeep Raj
December 7, 2012

Holiday spirit reaches journalism room

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
December 6, 2012

Speaker motivates sophomores to be extraordinary using humor

Rachel Hull and Nitya Sampath
December 6, 2012

Field hockey strives for more wins after disappointing losses

Sanj Nalwa and Rachel Hull
October 27, 2012
Rachel Hull

Sophomore takes mini vacation at local inn

Rachel Hull
October 23, 2012
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Foundation hopes Sports Plaza can replace athletic facilities

Rachel Hull
October 22, 2012

Trigonometry classes turn to photocopied textbooks

Rachel Hull and Carolyn Sun
September 20, 2012

Bruno contributes to girls’ field hockey team

Sanj Nalwa and Rachel Hull
September 19, 2012

Woodshop cancellation saws away hands-on learning

Rachel Hull
September 6, 2012
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