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Sophomores Alma Garniek and Sia Bharadhwaj performed during the group dance.
Sophomore quad day thrives with a boost in participation
October 20, 2024
Seniors wave goodbye to students and staff in the audience after successfully delivering a stunning performance.
Seniors ends week of Quad Day performances with an energetic display
October 20, 2024
Group dance carries the show with energetic dance moves and smiles on their faces.
Juniors navigate low rehearsal attendance and participation for their quad day
October 20, 2024
Assistant superintendent of business services Ruben Fernandez, superintendent Bill Sanderson, director of human resources Dagmar Derickson, assistant superintendent of student services Heath Rocha and public information officer Tanya De La Cruz listen to public comment against the amendments to Sanderson’s contract. The new contract was approved by the board in a unanimous decision.
Widespread criticism over district leadership leads to community meetings and attempts at rebuilding trust
October 18, 2024
Sporting green jerseys, Joseph Yu, Elaine Luo, Sophie Qi and Serena Hu went all out for their performance.
Freshmen pull through despite fewer than 30 participants in their first quad day performance
October 18, 2024
Judges receive rubrics to score each performance out of 160 possible points.
How are Homecoming performances ranked?
October 20, 2024
The once-great Marvel and Pixar trend toward decline, as multiple factors drag them down.
The hidden factors behind Pixar and Marvel’s downfall
October 18, 2024
With an endless stream of online content, students find themselves overwhelmed by the temptation of smartphones.
In a world of short-form videos, long-term focus becomes a challenge
October 18, 2024
Each teacher reflected on their growth since they first started teaching at the school.
25 Years later: Educators reflect back on their first year at SHS
October 18, 2024
Gru Junior successfully tames Gru’s high school mascot—the honey badger Lenny.
‘Despicable Me 4’ is getting too much hate
October 18, 2024
With a shock offseason trade, Karl Anthony-Towns joins the New York Knicks to play alongside tenured Knick Jalen Brunson.
The Knicks are on course to finally bring a championship to New York
October 22, 2024
Leagues like Overtime Elite allow high school athletes to display their talents on a giant online platform.
How young athletes have started using social media for success
October 21, 2024
The constant cycle of practice and school leaves little free time during the day.
Competitive athletes balance rigorous sports schedule with academics
October 21, 2024
Falcons lineup in front of the endzone preparing to rush forward for another touchdown.
Football boasts 49-0 Homecoming win over Lynbrook, maintains undefeated record
October 21, 2024
Alice Vaughan balances in the flag position while practicing her solo performance at Garrod Farms.
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
Results shown on Google Map after searching up “housing developments nearby,” which doesn’t include those that didn’t publicize themselves on the map.
A gentler approach to growth: Why ADUs offer a middle ground in housing development
October 21, 2024
Though the school lunch applesauce is good, I prefer the ones that come in a pouch, since I don't need a spoon to eat them.
100-word rave: Applesauce is my go-to snack
October 18, 2024
To fight an upward battle, students struggle against time
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
October 22, 2024
My favorite teddy bears and I have made plenty of good memories over the years — and their origin story is better than mine.
From trash can to happy home: a tale of two teddy bears
October 21, 2024
Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, hold their creature power discs.
Nostalgia for ‘Wild Kratts’ hits strong as it remains to be one of my core shows of childhood
October 21, 2024
School starts at 8:30! Thankfully I still have 31 minutes to get there.
Top 10: excuses for being late
October 18, 2024
A particular scent can tug at your nostalgic feelings.
An ode to my favorite ‘scent-sibilities’
October 18, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon

Sasha Prasad, Entertainment Editor

All content by Sasha Prasad
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
 A turtleneck constricts a woman's neck.

Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong

Sasha Prasad
May 30, 2024
Road trips: a once detested, but now beloved summer tradition

Road trips: a once detested, but now beloved summer tradition

Sasha Prasad
May 20, 2024
Council members Tina Walia, Chuck Page, Kookie Fitzsimmons; Saratoga Foothill Club President Nancy Miller; Mayor Yan Zhao and Vice Mayor Belal Aftab (left to right) pose with the Tree City USA award.

Japanese maple tree planted during annual Arbor Day celebration

Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad
May 8, 2024
The cover of Louisa May Alcott's novel “Little Women”

‘Little Women’ (2019): a rare case of a successful book-to-movie adaptation

Sasha Prasad
April 5, 2024
March madness bracket in the large gym consisting of 22 teams and 4 rounds. 

March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students

Sasha Prasad
March 26, 2024
Freshman Peyton Steffen prepares to shoot a basket in an away game against Mountain View High School.

Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members 

Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad
March 24, 2024
Crafting club members thread elastic string through beads to make friendship bracelets on Oct. 26.

Crafting club provides haven for relaxation

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
February 8, 2024

‘Mean Girls’ musical remake fails to escape the shadow of the iconic original

Sasha Prasad
February 8, 2024
A student is uncertain about whether their borderline grade will become an A or B.

Teachers, a more standardized grading scale would vastly help reduce students’ stress levels

Sasha Prasad
February 1, 2024
 Props and other stage elements were kept in the backstage area of the McAfee Theater.

Behind the scenes: How students ran the theater production of ‘Almost Maine’

Sasha Prasad
December 14, 2023
The team lines up parallel to Wilcox at home for introductions on Oct. 17. They won six out of seven of their matches.

Girls’ tennis unable to move up a league despite successful season 

Sasha Prasad
December 11, 2023
Members sit in a line with a buzzer system for practice on Nov. 29 in room 1011, Chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.

Science Bowl, seeking a repeat of recent successes, adjusts to loss of graduated seniors

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
December 5, 2023
Naveed Kasnavi holds binder clips to mark 2 inches above table as sophomores Samvrith Bandi (left) and Akash Gupta (right) arm wrestle during a club meeting on Oct. 19.

Arm Wrestling Club seeks to boost popularity of the unconventional sport

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
November 6, 2023
Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises

Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises

Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad
November 6, 2023
The team lines up parallel to Wilcox at home for introductions on Oct. 17. They won six out of seven of their matches.

Girls’ tennis unable to move up a league despite successful season

Sasha Prasad
October 23, 2023
Science teacher Kristen Thomson performs in the front row of the quad day staff performance.

Staff Spirit House program sparks excitement among staff

Sasha Prasad and Kathy Wang
October 21, 2023
Art teacher Nikki Rodriguez stands in front of her kiln containing the clay works of many students in her ceramics class.

New art teacher sparks creativity through lively teaching style

Sasha Prasad
October 1, 2023
The club plans to donate projects made by members to homeless shelters and hospitals, helping the community while also spreading the art of knitting.

Knit For Needs supports community through shelter donations

Sasha Prasad and Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
In their second match against Santa Clara, singles 1 player, Mihika Singh, lines up to serve for the match. The girls won 7-0.

Early-season update: Girls’ tennis plays matches with no players to spare

Sasha Prasad
September 21, 2023
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