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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
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
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025
This year, I will be avoiding greasy fast food
New year, new diet
January 28, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Sophie Mattson

Softball team makes comeback after last year’s subpar season

Sophie Mattson
April 3, 2013

Immigration, visa reform desperately needed

Sophie Mattson
April 3, 2013
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Dong and Bedekar earn 2013’s highest academic honors

Sophie Mattson
April 2, 2013
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Courage for Change workshop resurrected after 25 years

Sophie Mattson
March 12, 2013

Softball aims to move up to the next level

Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Art teacher’s remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 4, 2013

Building, testing and tweaking the MSET robot

Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Sexist attitudes result from both societal pressure, family upbringing

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
February 2, 2013

Yearbook staff to receive national award for last year’s book

Bruce Lou and Sophie Mattson
February 1, 2013
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Art teacher Steve McCue remembered by students and fellow teachers

Kelly Liu and Sophie Mattson
January 21, 2013

English teacher known for wildly creative Halloween costumes

Sophie Mattson
December 16, 2012

Seniors pay big bucks for apps

Sophie Mattson and Rohan Rajeev
December 16, 2012

Holiday Boutique a success for freshman class

Sophie Mattson
December 7, 2012

Supreme Court re-evaluation of affirmative action unnecessary

Sophie Mattson
December 7, 2012

Prospect SAT delayed by fire alarm

Sophie Mattson and Amy Jan
November 8, 2012

Club builds iPhone application for Saratoga students

Minu Palaniappan and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2012

Locals celebrate Saratoga with street festival

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang
September 26, 2012

United Airlines compromises customer service

Sophie Mattson and Priyanka Nookala
September 26, 2012

Volleyball player hits bump in road

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson
September 26, 2012

Digital databases the forefront of academic research

Sophie Mattson
September 20, 2012

Teachers explore the world’s wonders

Sophie Mattson
May 24, 2012

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 24, 2012
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 4, 2012

Breaking the cycle

Sophie Mattson
April 29, 2012

Attempts to revitalize Saratoga prove promising

Andy Fang and Sophie Mattson
April 11, 2012

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
March 30, 2012

Junior publishes book on leadership

Sophie Mattson
March 27, 2012

Students drawn to DrawSomething

Sophie Mattson and Andy Fang
March 26, 2012

Outrageous peaceful protest bill infringes upon the First Amendment

Sophie Mattson
March 26, 2012

Students’ enthusiasm for history revealed in competition

Sophie Mattson and Aashna Mukerji
February 15, 2012

Freshmen excel in sports

Sophie Mattson
February 8, 2012

Medical marijuana crackdown in CA addressed improperly

Sophie Mattson
February 1, 2012

APES classes to visit Año Nuevo for third year

Izzy Albert and Sophie Mattson
January 29, 2012

Alumnus Bosworth presents to Leadership students

Sophie Mattson
December 9, 2011

Budding Egyptian Democracy a hopeful yet challenging movement

Sophie Mattson
December 8, 2011
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Senior finds calling in world of songwriting

Sophie Mattson and Ashley Tang
December 8, 2011

Pass-fail grading policies poor choice for sports

Sophie Mattson and Nicholas Chow
December 7, 2011

HPV vaccine should be recommended for males

Sophie Mattson
November 27, 2011

Holiday gatherings bring light to a lack of regular family outings

Sophie Mattson
November 27, 2011

Keeping the dream alive: Cal Grants now available to students on path to citizenship

Sophie Mattson
October 26, 2011

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin
October 24, 2011

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson
October 20, 2011

Percussion section held together by a strong ties

Sophie Mattson
October 20, 2011

Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action

Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2011

Students build houses in Honduras over summer

Sophie Mattson and Deborah Soung
September 22, 2011

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

California governor’s allowance of funeral protesters unfair to the public

Sophie Mattson
September 15, 2011

Junior develops her own painting style

Sophie Mattson
September 10, 2011
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