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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

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All content by Sherrie Shen
badminton

Badminton: Falcons prevail against Palo Alto, but fall to Lynbrook, Milpitas

Sherrie Shen and Michael Wong
April 3, 2019

Badminton returns to De Anza League

Connie Liang and Sherrie Shen
March 28, 2019
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Little Free Library: national phenomenon spreads to Saratoga

Angelina Chen and Sherrie Shen
February 14, 2019
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Tea Ceremony at Hakone Gardens: a glimpse into Japanese culture

Colleen Feng and Sherrie Shen
December 11, 2018
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Athletics department enters third consecutive year in debt

Sherrie Shen and Michael Wong
September 27, 2018

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

34 students qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
March 20, 2018

Junior creates YouTube channel as part of artistic journey

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
March 7, 2018

Boys’ lacrosse: New coaches help build up team

Sherrie Shen
February 13, 2018

75 students to take AMC math contest

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
January 29, 2018

Keeping up with the Kumars: senior-freshman siblings pursue competitive math

Sherrie Shen and Kyle Wang
November 28, 2017

For Chen, DACA repeal hits close to home

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
November 27, 2017

Letting the caged bird sing: English teacher revitalizes poetry on campus

Sherrie Shen
October 19, 2017
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Athletics department fighting debt after lack of donations

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
October 12, 2017

Inducing fear to cause change is ethical when based upon facts

Anna Novoselov and Sherrie Shen
October 3, 2017

RISE Club sends six members to nationals, places sixth in nation

Alexandra Li and Sherrie Shen
September 18, 2017

Once-in-a-century solar eclipse viewed on campus

Sherrie Shen and Elaine Sun
September 1, 2017

The changing of tides: Inaction in combating climate change will lead to an irreversible future

Sherrie Shen
May 30, 2017

Student suspended due to threats of violence; additional security added on campus

Sherrie Shen
May 26, 2017

WiSTEM participates in Bay Area Research Exposition (BARE)

Sherrie Shen
May 3, 2017

Badminton: Falcons end season 1-11, will likely move down to El Camino league next year

Sherrie Shen and Michael Zhang
May 3, 2017

Explicit consent: A flawed system when concerning organ donation

Sherrie Shen
April 24, 2017

‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ a reminder to pay attention to the world around us

Sherrie Shen
March 11, 2017

Badminton: Falcons drop early matches as new players fill varsity positions

Sherrie Shen and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 11, 2017

Family time at school: The highs and the lows

Elaine Fan and Sherrie Shen
March 9, 2017

Competitive student-athletes forced to give up training after concussions

Harshini Ramaswamy, Sherrie Shen, and Amy Tang
January 30, 2017

FBLA prepares to compete at Bay Section

Sherrie Shen
January 27, 2017

Aspiring professional ballerina spends junior year training in Houston

Ashley Feng and Sherrie Shen
January 24, 2017

Bridging the nationwide divide: The election that shocked the world

Sherrie Shen
November 21, 2016
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WiSTEM members tour Google campus, learn importance of experience in tech industry

Caitlyn Chen and Sherrie Shen
November 20, 2016

Falcon newspaper staff learns from NorCal Media Day conference

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Sophomore shares joys of hiking through new club

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Art in the past, present and future: A sophomore’s passion for drawing extends beyond the now

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Paranormal meets the physical in sophomore’s everyday life

Leena Elzeiny and Sherrie Shen
October 12, 2016

Wu takes second place in national math competition

Sherrie Shen
September 26, 2016

Ups and downs: A junior’s passion for building

Sherrie Shen
September 9, 2016

Viruses attack students’ emails

Emily Chen and Sherrie Shen
September 5, 2016
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