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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
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
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
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
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
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
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
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
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sierra Smith

Football, mono and Homecoming, OH MY!

Sierra Smith
March 12, 2013

Dance students choreograph their own pieces

Sierra Smith
March 12, 2013

Seniors on a fundraising spree, successfully lower the price of prom

Sierra Smith and Simi Srivastava
March 12, 2013

Youth Commission recognizes teen friendly business

Sierra Smith and Carol Suh
March 12, 2013

Good intent, bad effect: fewer school assemblies necessary

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji
March 12, 2013

‘Wall of Rejection’ proposed to encourage senior class

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji
January 24, 2013

Brainstorming solutions to the letters of recommendation burden

Sierra Smith and Deepti Kannan
January 24, 2013

Fringe series ending — will the resistance prevail?

Sierra Smith
January 24, 2013

Girls’ Volleyball: CCS run ends quickly, still a season to be proud of

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
November 21, 2012

Photographer uses internet to share her view of the world

Sierra Smith
November 18, 2012

History Bowl kicks off season with tournament

Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling
November 18, 2012

‘Guardian Angels’ support senior football players

Sierra Smith and Nikil Ramanathan
November 18, 2012
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Common App streamlined, limiting creativity

Sierra Smith and Dylan Jew
November 18, 2012

Golf: a mental game with comrades

Sierra Smith
October 23, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 18, 2012
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Homecoming sweethearts break a trend

Sierra Smith and Jade Bisht
October 17, 2012
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Seniors find fountain of school spirit

Sierra Smith
October 15, 2012

SHS emergency texting uses technology for increased safety

Sierra Smith
October 10, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 10, 2012

Liberal or conservative: who decides? Trends in parents’ influence on their children’s political beliefs

Sierra Smith
September 7, 2012
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New principal an educator at heart

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith
September 4, 2012

Healthy competition pushes players to work harder

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
August 31, 2012
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Teachers’ traveling tales

Sierra Smith
May 17, 2012
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San Diego principal named new leader of school

Allison Chang and Sierra Smith
May 17, 2012

Strip searches maximize prison security

Sierra Smith
April 27, 2012
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New editors bring promise of a revamped Falcon

Sierra Smith and Denise Lin
April 24, 2012

Students get early exposure to the business world

Sierra Smith
March 30, 2012

AP rule change lacks effectiveness

Sierra Smith
March 28, 2012

Stricter testing environments necessary to reduce cheating

Sierra Smith
February 13, 2012

Best and worst TV shows of 2011

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith
February 3, 2012

Falcon soon to be wearing a ‘Crown’

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung
January 29, 2012

Finals before break not worth the extra stress

Sierra Smith and Ashley Tang
January 29, 2012

Finals before break not worth the extra stress

Sierra Smith and Ashley Tang
January 29, 2012

Teachers extend their commitment beyond the classroom

Sierra Smith
December 14, 2011

Take charge of those taking over: bullying

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 14, 2011

The influence of older siblings: always appreciated but have their own unique influence

Sierra Smith
December 14, 2011

Winter Guard season starts up

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 7, 2011

Girls’ volleyball shows promise in spite of losses

Sierra Smith
November 2, 2011

Water polo and field hockey teams make a connection

Sierra Smith
October 24, 2011

Card games of childhood replaced by new entertainment

Sierra Smith
October 21, 2011
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Students go back to board games

Sierra Smith
October 17, 2011

Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth

Sierra Smith and Andy Fang
September 28, 2011

Newspaper students work hard and play hard

Sierra Smith and Andy Fang
September 26, 2011

Girls’ volleyball works to regain league A status

Sierra Smith
September 25, 2011

Grades should incorporate effort, not just mastery of tests

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
September 17, 2011
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Link Crew helps freshmen acclimate to high school life

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung
September 15, 2011
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