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At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
From campus beautification activities, like picking up trash, to quiet homework time.
This year, work-focused Treasure Toga punishment replaced by traditional detention for efficiency
February 11, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
Senior David Kim practices archery at the Stevens Creek County Park Archery Range.
Olympic coverage, social media stars and increasing college scholarship opportunities make archery more popular than ever
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
Renisha Mandal

Renisha Mandal, Reporter

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3D Collectives club hosts an informative booth on printing and CADing at FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team 6165 MSET Cuttlefish’s third annual SMASH event.

3D Collectives club extends outreach throughout the Bay Area

Renisha Mandal
February 1, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.

For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort

Renisha Mandal
January 28, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.

Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process

Renisha Mandal
January 21, 2025
Senior Anisa Taymuree learns her solo dance alongside her choreographer Karen Chien.

Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality

Shirina Cao and Renisha Mandal
December 9, 2024
My initial fervor started to decline in June, as my stress levels went down, and my days began to become very standardized.

New year, new me?: My journey through journaling

Renisha Mandal
October 30, 2024
After 14 years of swimming, junior Kelsey Zhang committed to UC Berkeley’s swim team drawn by her love for the Berkeley coach and team culture.

Star swimmer Kelsey Zhang commits to UC Berkeley’s Division I swimming program

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
Rae’s new genre style of indie music shows a new side of her artistry, helping her music artist career gain significant popularity.

My guilty pleasure: Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
Senior Dylan Wilson and freshman Carter Wilson present to Amy Obenour’s 4th period driver’s education class.

Anti-racism group presents to freshman classes about microaggressions and other issues

Renisha Mandal
October 24, 2024
TikTok has created a variety of new opportunities for music artists to go viral but this has also come with a negative impact on the music industry.

TikTok’s short-form approach undermines the quality of today’s music

Renisha Mandal
October 18, 2024
English teacher Jason Friend holds up money to the song “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA. The homecoming theme for the staff this year was “The Game of Life.”

Faculty’s quad day guides students through the life-sized version of the “Game of Life”

Renisha Mandal and Rohit Thomas
October 16, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.

Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness

Shirina Cao and Renisha Mandal
September 19, 2024
Casavant derives Newton’s second law to the class.

A survival guide to AP Physics 1 and 2

Renisha Mandal
September 18, 2024
Kanye West notoriously grabs the microphone from Taylor Swift at the VMAs in 2009 as she accepts the "Best Female Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards.

From A-List to off-the-list: the downfall of Kanye West

Renisha Mandal
September 18, 2024
Short N’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter’s newly released album’s standard cover.

Short N’ Sweet: album of the summer

Adarsh Peruvemba and Renisha Mandal
September 16, 2024
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