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During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Panian enjoys a weekly outing with his learners.
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
The inside of the Palace is equipped with a kitchen, plenty of desks, a paper cutting machine and a massive bookshelf — much cozier than it appears from the outside.
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Sadie climbing at a Qualification Event (QE) competition, at Metal Mark in Fresno
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
In May of 2022, baseball player Samanyu Ram stands on Saratoga’s home field after a CCS win against St. Thomas More.
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 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
September 19, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Junior Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Ruiyan Zhu, In-Depth Editor

All content by Ruiyan Zhu
Wave to earth’s album cover features a simplistic and cozy feel that they echo within the album

Rock band wave to earth delivers yet another soft and dreamy album

Ruiyan Zhu
September 20, 2024
Junior Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.

With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season

Ruiyan Zhu and Sasha Prasad
September 17, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.

Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game

Ruiyan Zhu
September 7, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 

Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS

Richard Fan, Agastya Vitaldevara, Ruiyan Zhu, and Bill Huang
May 21, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.

Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
May 21, 2024
Newspapers leftover in the journalism room archive.

The Falcon is set to switch to magazine format and increased online focus next year

Ruiyan Zhu
May 21, 2024
Senior Ryan Lin practices his swing at the driving range.

Boys’ golf places third in league, underperforms at League Finals

Ruiyan Zhu
May 20, 2024
Every Monday to Thursday morning at 7 a.m., the football team meets in the weight room for strength and conditioning.

Ljepava tapped to be new head football coach

Ruiyan Zhu
May 17, 2024
(left to right) David Broockman, Ryan Heshmati, Kate Quach and Francesca Fenzi, KQED Forum member, pose in front of the recording studio.

Junior produces live radio show during KQED’s Youth Takeover Week

Skyler Mao and Ruiyan Zhu
May 14, 2024
Photos of teachers from both Saratoga High School and Los Gatos High School Campaigning to support Measure A

Community employs several efforts to protect LGSUHSD’s educational quality

Nicole Lee and Ruiyan Zhu
May 5, 2024
Whether it’s gardening or studying for a class, there’s a lot to do over the summer.

A guide to make the most of your summer

Ruiyan Zhu
April 29, 2024
Netflix stocks have steadily climbed since 2023.

Netflix’s strategic shift proves pivotal to its future growth

Ruiyan Zhu
April 28, 2024
Costco Wholesale’s drawing of the new Prospect location with rooftop parking.

New proposed Costco near Prospect High School, Saratoga neighborhoods raises concerns about traffic 

Grace Lin and Ruiyan Zhu
March 28, 2024
Nicholas Okada gets ready to putt

Veteran boys’ golf team optimistic for season 

Ruiyan Zhu
March 18, 2024
Lee fences with her opponent at the Ivies championships

Cornell fencer looks beyond her accomplishments

Ruiyan Zhu
March 14, 2024
Screenshot of “togaconfessions_,” one of the many confession-type pages run by Saratoga High School students.

Instagram pages like togaconfessions_ prove to be veiled breeding grounds for toxicity and cyberbullying

Grace Lin and Ruiyan Zhu
March 13, 2024
Jiggly and soft souffle pancakes from a cafe in LA.

Yummy mistakes lead to a delicious success

Ruiyan Zhu
March 13, 2024
Puffer vests: the must-have in a closet

Puffer vests: the must-have in a closet

Ruiyan Zhu
March 4, 2024

Learning to rap: a new appreciation for rhythm and rhyme

Ruiyan Zhu
February 3, 2024
Sophomore Brady Liang solves AIME problem sets.

49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME

Ruiyan Zhu
January 31, 2024
Junior Hilary Gonzalez gains possession of the ball on Jan. 16 during a game against Mountain View.

After frenzied search, girls’ soccer team finds permanent goalie

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
January 27, 2024
FRC team members work on manufacturing elements on the game field.

Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
January 25, 2024
On a game against Prospect High School, players get ready to advance.

As evidence of head injuries grows, football players weigh pros and cons of continuing to play

Lawson Wang and Ruiyan Zhu
January 25, 2024
VEX robot drivers maneuver their robots through the field during a competition on Oct. 8 at the school’s big gym.

Robotics teams compete in their first tournaments of the year

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
November 16, 2023
A bar graph of the survey results for multiple schools, comparing pre-covid levels in 2018 to post-covid levels in 2021.

Pandemic slowed substance use rates among teens; those numbers are rising again

Saachi Jain, Grace Lin, and Ruiyan Zhu
November 16, 2023
Senior Jiah Jung does a simple drill during tryouts.

Girls’ soccer preview: Spendlove, Oberhauser lead Falcons into a new season

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
November 15, 2023
When 100 votes are grouped into the following districts of 10, a 60-40 win for square-heads can become a 6-4 loss for square-heads.

Gerrymandering undermines democracy

Nicole Lee and Ruiyan Zhu
November 15, 2023
Millie Wang poses with her newest medal at the NorCal tournament

Wang soars into NorCal golf tourney while the Falcon team settles for 4th place finish in league

Sunny Cao and Ruiyan Zhu
November 13, 2023
Top candles from Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target.

Best fall scented candles at Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
November 11, 2023
Team 6165 MSET CuttleFish gathers to discuss their ideas for possible game strategies.

Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season 

Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu
October 14, 2023
The golf team poses after a match on September 18th against Palo Alto

Golfers adjust to new rules that speed the pace of plays

Sunny Cao and Ruiyan Zhu
September 29, 2023
Bookshelf used for the library system in Mary Palisoul’s classroom

Photo or Graphic for: Palisoul takes on new role teaching English 11 Honors

Nika Svizhenko
September 28, 2023
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