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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

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All content by Shazia Gupta

Girls’ lacrosse starts off league on a high note

Harshini Ramaswamy and Shazia Gupta
April 14, 2016

Lack of equal representation in Indian entertainment industry

Shazia Gupta
March 21, 2016

Girls’ lacrosse: Falcons using year to rebuild a new

Harshini Ramaswamy and Shazia Gupta
February 9, 2016

SNL on the decline with the loss of slapstick comedy

Shazia Gupta and Amulya Vadlakonda
February 3, 2016

Senior hosts horseback-riding fundraiser for breast cancer awareness

Shazia Gupta and Tiffany Zheng
September 21, 2015

The downsides of having a famous parent

Shazia Gupta and Eric Sze
September 14, 2015

Juice cleansing: Is it really worth it?

Shazia Gupta
September 13, 2015

Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 19, 2015

Can you be a Target employee for a day?

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
February 5, 2015

Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
December 4, 2014

Team places second in league, heads to CCS

Emily Chen and Shazia Gupta
November 12, 2014

Junior comes face to face with a lioness

Shazia Gupta
October 13, 2014

Orchestra to travel to Spain this summer

Shazia Gupta and Oksana Trifonova
May 23, 2014

Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 22, 2014

Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 1, 2014

Some parents are becoming college-obsessed

Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta
April 15, 2014

Boys’ Track: Team experiences success in recent meets

Shazia Gupta and Dorrie Tang
April 14, 2014

Some parents are becoming college-obsessed

Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta
April 2, 2014
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Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
April 2, 2014

SHS staff emerges victorious in second annual charity basketball game against Redwood

Shazia Gupta
April 1, 2014

ASB Advisory Opinion: Exploring student say in administrative policies

Shazia Gupta
February 12, 2014

Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
February 12, 2014

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
February 12, 2014

Boys’ track preview

Shazia Gupta and Dorrie Tang
January 29, 2014

Mexico exchange students visit Saratoga

Becky Hoag and Shazia Gupta
January 6, 2014

Mexico exchange students visit Saratoga

Becky Hoag and Shazia Gupta
December 11, 2013

Midterm appointments for ASB and commissions a smarter idea

Shazia Gupta and Robert Eng
December 11, 2013

Students start their own fundraisers

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
December 11, 2013

Junior Olympic Athletes: Waterpolo Player

Shazia Gupta
October 31, 2013
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Cook Indian food by ourselves? Game on.

Shazia Gupta
October 29, 2013

First Comedy Sportz show a hilarious success

Shazia Gupta
September 23, 2013
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Time to work: Homecoming coming soon

Shazia Gupta and Deepthi Sampathkumar
September 20, 2013
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