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Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Members of the Saratoga debate team pose for a group picture during the James Logan Invitational.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
March 1, 2025
Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
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
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
After controversial lawsuits, photos of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy resurfaced on the internet.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
March 1, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
The team huddles during their CCS quarterfinals game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Boys’ basketball team falls to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in CCS Division-III quarterfinals
March 2, 2025
Some of the most notable players who have been traded during this year’s trade deadline. (Left to Right: Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis and Brandom Ingram)
NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades
February 25, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
March 2, 2025
Seniors lock your cars before the underclassmen sneak in.
100-word rant: Underclassmen, wait your turn and stop sneaking off campus during lunches
March 2, 2025
It’s about time to rebalance the scale of power.
America’s allies must limit Trump’s power grab
March 1, 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
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025
New year’s goals are written down, surrounded by the mess of daily life.
‘New Year, new me’ is sadly a myth
March 1, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…
Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro
March 1, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Samuel Liu

The Meaning of Falcon

Samuel Liu
June 9, 2014

Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school

Samuel Liu
May 20, 2014

‘Everything’s fine’ — how tragedy changed a senior’s perception

Samuel Liu
April 1, 2014
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Q&A: Behind the scenes of ‘Shark Tank’ with Jason Li

Samuel Liu
March 17, 2014
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The Saratoga factory: student stress and achievment

Samuel Liu
February 17, 2014

Guide to being lazy for the lazy-impaired

Samuel Liu
February 14, 2014

Possible move to Physics Honors course best for student understanding

Samuel Liu
February 10, 2014

Concussions derail soccer team

Samuel Liu
January 31, 2014
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Culture of judgement

Samuel Liu
December 13, 2013
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Welcome to ‘strug city’

Samuel Liu
November 8, 2013

SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf

Samuel Liu
November 1, 2013
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SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science

Samuel Liu
November 1, 2013
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Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?

Samuel Liu
November 1, 2013
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Down times for downtown: Why are Saratoga businesses struggling?

Sabrina Chen and Samuel Liu
September 25, 2013

News analysis: Pott case a year later

Samuel Liu and Cristina Curcelli
September 13, 2013

The need for a student referendum on schedule

Samuel Liu
July 5, 2013
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Audrie Pott tragedy: Where do we go from here?

Cristina Curcelli and Samuel Liu
May 8, 2013
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Pott family speaks out at news conference, encourages students to come forward

Cristina Curcelli, Sabrina Chen, and Samuel Liu
April 15, 2013

Sources say that ‘around 10 students’ saw illicit photos of Audrie Pott

Sabrina Chen, Cristina Curcelli, and Samuel Liu
April 14, 2013
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Opinion: Pott case twisted to fit anti-cyberbullying agenda

Samuel Liu
April 14, 2013
Student Reaction

Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung
April 13, 2013

“Secret” confessions Facebook page a hearth of cyber-bullying

Samuel Liu
April 6, 2013

How well is Saratoga High prepared for disaster?

Samuel Liu and Maya Ravichandran
March 12, 2013
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Saratoga beats Redwood in interstaff charity basketball game that raises $10,000

Samuel Liu and Derek Sun
March 11, 2013
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Community: my gateway show

Samuel Liu
February 4, 2013

Can you read all seven Harry Potters in 24 hours?

Samuel Liu
February 2, 2013

French cut at Redwood; possible consequences for Saratoga’s French program

Samuel Liu and Trung Vandinh
February 1, 2013
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16 and with a baby brother

Samuel Liu
October 23, 2012

Once a national champion in judo, junior learns lessons in injury

Samuel Liu
October 19, 2012

Calculate this: Should Saratoga add Multivariable Calculus?

Samuel Liu
October 19, 2012

Fox News takes aim at objectivity

Samuel Liu
October 19, 2012
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Hyde leaves Saratoga with unforgettable legacy

Samuel Liu and Anushree Dugar
May 30, 2012

Hydey-Ho!

Samuel Liu and Anushree Dugar
May 29, 2012

Feeling fat: can you eat four In-N-Out double hamburgers?

Samuel Liu
May 17, 2012

The genius of Jeremy

Samuel Liu
April 27, 2012
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Chickens, part 2: Skunk vs. Dog

Samuel Liu
March 29, 2012

Cinnamon challengers on campus

Samuel Liu
March 14, 2012

Why Taiwan is not a country

Samuel Liu
March 14, 2012

The gender gap: what it’s like to be the minority

Lillian Chen and Samuel Liu
March 14, 2012

Lawbreakers serve their sentences by doing weekend community service on campus

Samuel Liu and Karen Sung
March 10, 2012
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A family’s gift: The Bedards tell their inspiring story about the loss of Andrew Bedard (1995-2004) and how his organs have saved lives

Samuel Liu
January 26, 2012

Tiger teachers? It’s time to rethink American education

Samuel Liu
January 18, 2012

The generation gap: has the advent of the Internet blocked our ability to focus?

Samuel Liu
January 18, 2012

Accomplished sophomore pianist premieres a famous composer’s waltzes

Samuel Liu and Grace Ma
January 17, 2012

McDonalds, lunch bags and soggy buns; the lunch thief takes all

Samuel Liu
December 3, 2011

Odd jobs on campus: Coach delivers documents part time for district

Samuel Liu
November 14, 2011
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Much ado about spoons; administration alters original ban on ‘assassin’ games on campus

Jackie Gu and Samuel Liu
November 13, 2011

Top 10 reasons to own chickens

Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye
November 2, 2011
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PC: 10 Chickens and a rooster soup

Samuel Liu
October 25, 2011

10 Chickens and a rooster soup

Samuel Liu
October 20, 2011
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Wildwood Park a nighttime hangout for drug, alcohol use

Sarah Hull and Samuel Liu
October 19, 2011

Boys’ Cross Country Preview 2011

Samuel Liu
September 11, 2011

Freshman runner one of top milers in nation

Samuel Liu
September 11, 2011

Why tiger parents are more successful

Samuel Liu
April 26, 2011

Why tiger parents are more successful

Samuel Liu
April 26, 2011
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