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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sanj Nalwa

Is it impractical to major in philosophy? Recent grad, now at Stanford, doesn’t think so: A look at Saratoga’s cultural and academic imbalance

Sanj Nalwa
December 11, 2013

Modern music has lost focus

Sanj Nalwa
December 6, 2013

Supplementals cause students unnecessary stress

Sanj Nalwa
October 29, 2013

Putting food in the communist locker: Social experiment scores low marks

Sanj Nalwa and Nelson Wang
October 29, 2013

Junior runs his way to the top

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
September 23, 2013

ASB rejuvenates for the new school year

Sanj Nalwa
June 2, 2013

Honors to be omitted at graduation

Sanj Nalwa and Helen Wong
May 23, 2013
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ASB getting tough on clubs

Jay Mulye and Sanj Nalwa
May 7, 2013
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WASC to review school in 2014

Sanj Nalwa and Michelle Leung
April 30, 2013

Spring fling week full of festivities

Amy Jan, Jay Mulye, and Sanj Nalwa
April 3, 2013

Alumni reflect on previously offered sewing class

Sanj Nalwa
March 26, 2013

Saratoga radio offers students medium of advertising

Sanj Nalwa
March 20, 2013

Alumni reflect on previously offered sewing class

Sanj Nalwa and Bruce Lou
March 20, 2013

Weird study habits of the wise

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
March 20, 2013

Student embraces love for fashion

Cristina Curcelli and Sanj Nalwa
February 4, 2013

Country band performs for MAP fundraiser

Sanj Nalwa
February 4, 2013

Software team integral to robotics team’s success

Sanj Nalwa
February 2, 2013

‘Lincoln’: It was all right

Sanj Nalwa
December 16, 2012

Birth of a sports fan

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
December 7, 2012

The few, the proud, the ROTC

Sanj Nalwa
December 7, 2012

Field hockey strives for more wins after disappointing losses

Sanj Nalwa and Rachel Hull
October 27, 2012

Bui vs Stanford blood donation lawsuit

Sanj Nalwa and Arman Vaziri
October 23, 2012
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SHS grads set their sights on film and stage success

Sanj Nalwa
October 22, 2012

Has ‘bubble’ shielded Saratoga students from economic woes?

Sanj Nalwa and Rohan Hardikar
September 26, 2012
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SHS drops in magazine’s public school ranking

Arman Vaziri and Sanj Nalwa
September 19, 2012

School pressures cause many students to seek tutoring

Sanj Nalwa
September 19, 2012

Bruno contributes to girls’ field hockey team

Sanj Nalwa and Rachel Hull
September 19, 2012
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Students launch website to inform teens about politics

Minu Palaniappan and Sanj Nalwa
September 13, 2012
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College trends: Seniors share their experiences

Sanj Nalwa
May 11, 2012
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I died today: Drunk driving simulation teaches responsibility

Grace Ma and Sanj Nalwa
May 8, 2012
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The last stretch: Seniors reminisce over high school experiences and share plans for the future

Sanj Nalwa
April 25, 2012

Why do you love sports?

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
April 11, 2012

Falcons continue dominance in El Camino League, fall to Sacred Heart Cathedral in CCS

Sanj Nalwa
April 5, 2012

School allows double AP English enrollment

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
March 14, 2012

District follows November election, considers contingency plans if Brown’s plan fails

Edward Dong, Joanna Lee, and Sanj Nalwa
March 10, 2012

Teacher discovers love for the language of love early on

Sanj Nalwa
March 6, 2012

The case against affirmative action in college admissions

Grace Ma and Sanj Nalwa
March 6, 2012
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Coming to America: English teacher’s journey from Vietnam to SHS

Sanj Nalwa
March 3, 2012

Falcons fly high in win over Matadors

Sanj Nalwa
February 28, 2012

Girls’ basketball: Bring on CCS

Sanj Nalwa
February 1, 2012

Eshoo’s kids: Youth from around the Bay Area gather to advise congresswoman

Sanj Nalwa
January 29, 2012

Girls’ basketball: Sophomore excels with older competition

Sanj Nalwa
January 18, 2012

Can the language you speak at home be foreign to you?

Sanj Nalwa
January 12, 2012

Small size of French program does not hamper students’ enthusiasm

Sanj Nalwa
January 10, 2012

Girls’ basketball: Team fired up from Firebirds Tourney

Sanj Nalwa
January 10, 2012

Middle College: Where young adults thrive

Sanj Nalwa
December 9, 2011

MAP seniors make movie about teenage stress

Sanj Nalwa
November 18, 2011

Nothin’ but net: girls’ basketball has high hopes for season

Sanj Nalwa
November 17, 2011

Leadership plans fun events for school

Vivian LeTran and Sanj Nalwa
November 10, 2011

Senior finds his sport in archery

Sanj Nalwa
November 9, 2011

Boutique to kick off holiday season

Sanj Nalwa and Edward Dong
November 7, 2011

Senior quad day: Wonderland, 2012

Sanj Nalwa
October 16, 2011
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Senior quad day: wonderland, 2012

Sanj Nalwa
October 16, 2011
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New district superintendent announced

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 15, 2011

Attendance office hires new secretary

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
October 14, 2011

The story behind the seniors’ quad day performance

Sanj Nalwa
October 9, 2011
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Sophomore comes to Saratoga from boarding school

Sanj Nalwa
October 6, 2011

Trip to Thailand enriches history teacher’s perspective

Sanj Nalwa
October 3, 2011
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Falcon Focus: Spicin’ it up with Mrs. A’s Famous Salsa Buena

Sanj Nalwa
September 9, 2011
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Matsuoka becomes superintendent in Milpitas, district seeks new leader

Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa
September 9, 2011

Memories from 9/11: from across the Hudson

Sanj Nalwa
September 4, 2011
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Head night custodian Ever Guzman named classified employee of the year

Sanj Nalwa
September 3, 2011
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