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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
Volume 48, Issue 10
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April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
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April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 2
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Rohan Rajeev

Boys’ track aims high despite tough initial meets

Rohan Rajeev

Mountain View student newspaper controversy reinforces significance of speech rights

Rohan Rajeev

ASB promotes active clubs, cracks down on the inactive

Rohan Rajeev

Track aims to continue success from last season

Rohan Rajeev

APUSH should allow typed notes

Minu Palaniappan and Rohan Rajeev

Boys’ soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev

Legacy provides unfair advantage

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev

Boys’ Soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev

Fantasy basketball? Rejected!

Rohan Rajeev
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Boys’ Soccer: new beginning for rebuilding team

Rohan Rajeev and Rohan Hardikar

Seniors pay big bucks for apps

Sophie Mattson and Rohan Rajeev
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Sports enter the clubs atmosphere

Rohan Rajeev

City council campaign gets crazy

Rohan Rajeev

Christian clubs on campus promote relaxed religious environments

Rohan Rajeev

Be taxed at your own thirst!

Rohan Rajeev
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New clubs shine at Club Day, old ones merge

Rohan Rajeev and Minu Palaniappan

MAP year culminates with SMASH’N

Rohan Rajeev

Unarmed Florida youth unjustly killed

Aashna Mukerji and Rohan Rajeev

Top ten ways to ask a guy to Sadies

Rohan Rajeev

Juniors and seniors squabble over parking

Will Edman and Rohan Rajeev
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Students prepare for History Day competition

McKenna Galvin and Rohan Rajeev

Dreams become reality: Soccer team believes it can win it all this year

Rohan Rajeev

Top 10 Xmas pickup lines

Rohan Rajeev

Interact ‘captures’ members through bonding activity

Evaline Ju and Rohan Rajeev

Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving

Rohan Rajeev

Change in bike rack location angers students

Rohan Rajeev and Nick Chow

Junior creates model vehicles

Rohan Rajeev

How Tintin and Asterix saved my childhood

Rohan Rajeev

SAT proctors overlooking the elephant in the room

Rohan Rajeev
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Football: Injury-plagued team finds silver lining

Rohan Rajeev

Senior’s prize winning essay earns library $10,000 grant

Rohan Rajeev
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As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes

Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh

Mathletes take on the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev

Returning mathletes look to surpass the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev

Returning mathletes look to surpass the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev

Senior wins Saratoga Idol

Rohan Rajeev

Senior suffers from turophobia, the fear of cheese

Rohan Rajeev

Almost there: Boys’ soccer team closes in on making another playoff appearance

Rohan Rajeev

Tardy policy enforcement: It’s time for consistency

Rohan Rajeev
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ComedySportz proves to be a big hit

Rohan Rajeev

Boys’ Soccer: Inspired offense will be crucial to team’s success

Rohan Rajeev
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Message to high school parents: Quit hovering

Rohan Rajeev

Paladino not fit to govern New York

Rohan Rajeev
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Ex-NYC cop becomes SHS assistant principal

Rohan Rajeev

Foreign Culture 101: Students travel the world over summer

Rohan Rajeev
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