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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 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
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Ren Norris

More gun control would lead to fewer murders

Alex Ju and Ren Norris
March 2, 2011

League season ends with no trip to CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 7, 2010
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Field Hockey: Loss of key player, games sets back CCS goals

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 25, 2010

Field Hockey: Johnson fills spot left by injured Garland

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 27, 2010

Younger players comprise field hockey team

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2010

Alley’s ‘Big Life’ fuels America’s weight obsession

Ren Norris
April 8, 2010

Warped Tour brings punk bands to Bay Area

Ren Norris
April 6, 2010
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Senior Patrick Lee dips into comic book world

Ren Norris
March 9, 2010

“Words with friends” takes Scrabble on the go

Ren Norris
March 9, 2010
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CCS run for girls’ soccer ends in quarterfinals

Ren Norris
March 2, 2010

Girls’ soccer: Season ends in CCS quarterfinals

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
February 26, 2010

Girls’ soccer soaring this season

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
February 12, 2010

Girls’ soccer: New goalie helps solid season start

Ren Norris and Olivia Chock
January 28, 2010

Community service should be left to students’ initiative

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris
January 21, 2010

Environmental Science gets ‘trashy’

Vivian LeTran and Ren Norris
January 19, 2010

Online Falcon improvements aim to appeal to readers

Ren Norris
January 4, 2010

Girls’ soccer team has tough preseason to prepare for league

Olivia Chock and Ren Norris
December 10, 2009

Worst drama TV series: I’m begging you for “Mercy”

Ren Norris
December 10, 2009

Girls’ soccer: New talent, coaches hope to bring stability to program

Ren Norris and Olivia Chock
November 30, 2009

Field Hockey: CCS run ends in quarterfinals

Ren Norris
November 23, 2009

Code Red drill prepares SHS for potential intruder danger

Izzy Albert and Ren Norris
November 16, 2009

Field hockey feels the pressure for CCS

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 13, 2009

Field Hockey: Season turned around despite tough league start

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
November 12, 2009

Team bonding brings field hockey together

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 27, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons come together through wholesome team bonding

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
October 20, 2009

Homecoming traditions not what they used to be

Karthik Annaamalai and Ren Norris
October 14, 2009

First dance criticized for DJ, freaking

Ren Norris
October 5, 2009

First dance criticized for DJ, freaking

Ren Norris
October 5, 2009

First dance criticized for DJ, freaking

Ren Norris
October 2, 2009

Field Hockey: Daunting opponents cause early season frustration

Ren Norris
October 2, 2009

Field Hockey: Falcons already successful in pre-season

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 16, 2009
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Stepping out of my sister’s shadow

Ren Norris
September 11, 2009

Field Hockey: Team seeks CCS title under new head coach

Synthia Ling and Ren Norris
September 8, 2009

Voting in the Quad Ineffective

Mary Mykhaylova, Ren Norris, and Kevin Mu
June 1, 2009

Softball season comes to emotional conclusion

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
May 26, 2009

Softball: Alumni can’t let go of team

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
April 23, 2009

Seniors take Powder Puff crown to end Spring Fling

Kevin Mu and Ren Norris
April 20, 2009
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Yes, I’m wearing overalls

Ren Norris
March 20, 2009

New classes give variety to student schedules

Grishma Athavale and Ren Norris
March 20, 2009

Softball begins season, faces challenges early on

Pia Mishra and Ren Norris
March 20, 2009

SHS launches students out of high school

Ren Norris
February 12, 2009

Field hockey battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
December 2, 2008

Saratoga battles Los Gatos for CCS championship, grabs second place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
November 25, 2008

Douglass supports strong defense for field hockey

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 30, 2008

Teachers’ political views should be heard

Ren Norris
October 27, 2008

Link holds successful movie afternoon

Ren Norris and Nandini Ruparel
October 20, 2008

Field hockey rivals face off for first place

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
October 16, 2008

Injuries cripple field hockey

Ren Norris and Shannon Galvin
September 18, 2008
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Field hockey opens pre-season against Prospect

Shannon Galvin and Ren Norris
September 4, 2008
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