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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 Shaan Sridhar
District staff presented a comparison of graduation requirement differences between Saratoga High and Los Gatos High at the special board meeting on Feb. 13.

District to reconvene alignment work groups, implement ethnic studies graduation requirement

Avani Kongetira and Shaan Sridhar
March 30, 2023
Members of the Females for Finance Club meet during lunch on March 28.

Females for Finance plans magazine with Design Club

Shaan Sridhar and Sarah Zhou
March 30, 2023
Ke Huy Quan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

A Hollywood ending: Low-drama ceremony caps exciting and historic Oscar season

Shaan Sridhar
March 24, 2023
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

The Academy is out of excuses for the 95th Oscars

Shaan Sridhar
March 10, 2023
The Prosecution team poses with glee for a celebratory photo during a team debrief following a victorious competition on Jan. 26.

Photo or Graphic for: Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance

Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta
February 16, 2023
Class of ‘65 alumnus Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “The Fabelmans,” covers much of his experience at the school.

‘The Fabelmans’ puts spotlight on antisemitic abuse directed at school’s most famous alumnus

Shreya Rallabandi and Shaan Sridhar
December 11, 2022
The Common Application counts em dashes in word count differently than other word processors.

The Common Application has an em dash dilemma

Shaan Sridhar
December 8, 2022
A Black doll was found hanging from a noose in the main quad on the morning of Nov. 13.

Staff editorial: Racist incident a reminder of the work we need to do

Shaan Sridhar
November 20, 2022
Superintendent Bill Sanderson, board trustees Cynthia Chang, David Guidry, Katherine Tseng and Theresa Bond and a community member (on behalf of board trustee Peter Hertan) honor retiring and outgoing board trustees Chang, Guidry and Hertan at the Nov. 15 board meeting.

2 retired teachers and Saratoga parent win seats on school board

Shaan Sridhar
November 20, 2022
A portrait of school board candidate Misty Davies.

School board candidate Q&A: active parent and project manager Misty Davies

Shaan Sridhar
October 19, 2022
School board candidate Alex Shultz poses for a photo.

School board candidate Q&A: former Los Gatos science teacher Alex Shultz

Shaan Sridhar
October 17, 2022
School board candidate Chris Miller’s campaign logo.

School board candidate Q&A: former LGUSD board member Chris Miller

Shaan Sridhar
October 17, 2022
School board candidate David Guidry at a campaign event in 2018.

School board candidate Q&A: incumbent David Guidry

Shaan Sridhar
October 17, 2022
School board candidate Steve Chen’s campaign logo.

School board candidate Q&A: former Los Gatos math teacher Steve Chen

Shaan Sridhar
October 17, 2022
Expanded Homecoming court celebrated at football game

Expanded Homecoming court celebrated at football game

Anirudh Iyer and Shaan Sridhar
October 1, 2022
State and county voter information guides sent ahead of California’s June 7 primary election.

Top 10: Most absurd candidate statements on the actual primary election ballot

Shaan Sridhar
May 30, 2022
 The Board of Trustees debates the implementation of a new bell schedule at the meeting on May 10.

Staff editorial: A vote of no confidence in the school board

Shaan Sridhar
May 22, 2022
Laws allowed adults to go maskless at bars but not students at schools.

Looking back, the school and county mask mandates made zero sense

Shaan Sridhar
April 28, 2022

Track: While losing meets, individuals set their own PRs

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
April 9, 2022

Summer math courses should not be accepted for course credit

Shaan Sridhar
April 1, 2022

SHS and LGHS have an AP European History issue

Shaan Sridhar
April 1, 2022
Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
April 1, 2022
Ye posted a rant about Pete Davidson and Disney to Instagram on Feb. 12.  

How to understand Ye’s rants with QPA analysis

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
March 31, 2022
The Batman stands in the rain as red light from a vehicle shines on.  

‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves’ new take continues gritty, dark themes

Shaan Sridhar
March 31, 2022

Will it ever end? COVID-19 strains mental health and personal relationships

Selina Chen, Lihi Shoshani, and Shaan Sridhar
February 4, 2022
Students, parents and staff indicate schedule preferences in a district-wide survey.

Reactions to 3 possible spring semester bell schedules favored by board

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021

24 hours in the life of a student

Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021
TikTok influencer @texasbrownie posts about her academic schedule, waking up tips and dating advice.

‘Life influencers’ are only influencing people to think badly about themselves

Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021
“Draft A” is one of three bell schedule proposals created by the district that the board preferred.

Keep our bell schedule simple: 85-minute classes and daily tutorials

Shaan Sridhar
November 29, 2021
The district aligned valedictorian and salutatorian GPA calculation.

District aligns GPA policies between both school sites

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
November 18, 2021
Junior Shreya Rallabandi unsends a joke in response to my message on Facebook Messenger

Apple, please help: I want to delete my texts

Shaan Sridhar
November 12, 2021

I love baseball, but the MLB needs to change the game for viewers at home

Shaan Sridhar
October 27, 2021
The football team practices for upcoming games on Oct. 21

Injury forces football team to forfeit at half in painful 28-0 home loss to Los Altos

Shaan Sridhar
October 22, 2021
Fearful Halloween Haunt visitors run for cover following reports of an active shooter.

Gunshots and tasers: my haunting experience at Great America

Shaan Sridhar
October 21, 2021
The many different ways to say and spell Shaan

An earnest appeal to get my name right

Shaan Sridhar
October 12, 2021
Junior running back Paolo Navarro runs the ball as senior lineman Parker Smith blocks Monta Vista’s defense.

Falcons kick off league season with a win and a loss

Andy Chen, Jonny Luo, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Shaan Sridhar
October 7, 2021
Nan Ying (Michelle Yeoh) teaches Shang-Chi Xu (Simu Liu) to fight in a magical land.

‘Shang-Chi’ is the first Asian Marvel superhero — and one of the year’s best movies

Shaan Sridhar
September 30, 2021
An unlucky Porsche finds itself stuck in the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Herriman Avenue intersection.

No right turn on red: Prevent blocked intersections on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road

Shaan Sridhar
September 9, 2021
The team lines up defensively against San Mateo at the line of scrimmage.

Football team starts season with disappointment

Nilay Mishra and Shaan Sridhar
September 6, 2021
Students and staff walk by the student center during Phase 3A in March. 

School outlines COVID-19 protocols and expectations

Lynn Dai and Shaan Sridhar
September 5, 2021
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The Academy Award for Best Picture goes to … who were the nominees again?

Shaan Sridhar
May 24, 2021
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Saying goodbye to my stuffed animals after 16 years together

Shaan Sridhar
May 19, 2021
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Staff editorial: Take bold action on academic pressure — drop AP classes and remove the weighted GPA

Shaan Sridhar
May 17, 2021
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Years of training prepares seniors for collegiate sports

Shaan Sridhar
May 17, 2021
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Baseball team celebrates a return to games and friendships

Shaan Sridhar
May 14, 2021
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Student productions: transforming Zoom into a stage

Shaan Sridhar, Apurva Chakravarthy, and Anjali Nuggehali
May 6, 2021
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Play ball: baseball season readies to start again

Shaan Sridhar
May 6, 2021
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LGSUHSD, tear down this bookmark!

Shaan Sridhar
May 4, 2021
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Top 10 worst texting slang

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
April 21, 2021
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If an artist transgresses, should their work be canceled?

Shaan Sridhar
March 29, 2021
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Sophomore Arnav Garg creates podcast to advance drone-kit business

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
March 27, 2021
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Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
March 26, 2021
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The Biden administration has lifted my morale and calmed the news cycle

Shaan Sridhar
March 18, 2021
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Review: an indoor dog ball that doesn’t go under furniture

Shaan Sridhar
March 18, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘The Great Gatsby’: juniors debate the excesses of pursuing the American Dream

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Golden Globes: Three Hours of Damage Control

Shaan Sridhar
March 11, 2021
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Saratoga reacts to cancellation of Subject SATs and SAT Essays

Shaan Sridhar
February 6, 2021
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Democracy runs on truth; lies must be kicked out

Shaan Sridhar
January 21, 2021
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Students create alternative to on-campus medical clubs

Shaan Sridhar
January 19, 2021
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Students struggle to identify fake news

Shaan Sridhar
January 18, 2021
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If California doesn’t address the exodus, the state will never be the same

Shaan Sridhar
January 13, 2021
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The entertainment industry is dying, and the government must save it

Shaan Sridhar
January 13, 2021
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After months of threats and negotiation, TikTok’s future lies in uncertainty

Shaan Sridhar
January 11, 2021
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Donald Trump should have been Time’s Person of the Year

Shaan Sridhar
January 11, 2021
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When the vaccines arrive, just take them

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
January 6, 2021
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SHS unfairly caters too much to STEM students

Andy Chen and Shaan Sridhar
December 2, 2020
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Instagram has lost its way

Shaan Sridhar
December 1, 2020
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iPhone 12 Pro: a refreshing design change and features for the future

Shaan Sridhar
November 27, 2020

‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’ weaves drama onto a tight line between comedy and horror

Shaan Sridhar
November 24, 2020
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How I turned my cousins’ backyard into a outdoor movie theater

Shaan Sridhar
November 24, 2020
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More adults need to join social movements for positive change

Shaan Sridhar
November 21, 2020
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Season 2 premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ meanders but also entices

Shaan Sridhar and Michael Fok
November 19, 2020
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Doing activities ‘for college apps’ isn’t bad

Shaan Sridhar
November 2, 2020
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Chadwick Boseman: the hero we never deserved

Shaan Sridhar and Jonathan Si
September 17, 2020
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Photo or Graphic for: In light of the #MeToo Movement, it’s the students who should be driving change

Nicole Lu
September 10, 2020
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Distance learning takes the fun out of school

Shaan Sridhar
September 10, 2020
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Disney faces potential challenges with streaming ‘Mulan’

Shaan Sridhar
September 3, 2020
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