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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 10
Volume 48, Issue 10
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 12
Volume 48, Issue 12
April 15, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 13
Volume 48, Issue 13
April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 1
April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 2
Volume 49, Issue 2
April 15, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sulmaan Hassan

The name is iPad, not iPod

Sulmaan Hassan and Roy Bisht

Boys’ volleyball: Despite rough start, Falcons show glint of hope

Sulmaan Hassan

UCs takeaway of appeals process makes little sense

Sulmaan Hassan

Sarkozy ‘unveils’ morally questionable plan

Sulmaan Hassan

The naked truth of the senior streak

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

U.S. should sign land mine ban

Sulmaan Hassan

UC & CSU’s lose prestige over tuition increase

Sulmaan Hassan

School proceeds with minor renovations

Sulmaan Hassan

Boys’ Volleyball: team struggles through season, pulls through

Sulmaan Hassan and Amanda Yi

School proceeds with minor renovations

Sulmaan Hassan

Asian-Americans prompted to change name for “American” friendliness

Sulmaan Hassan

Top ten downsides to Spring Fling

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Children’s Shows entertain

Sulmaan Hassan and Holden Sparacino

Boys’ volleyball: Team struggles its way through season

Sulmaan Hassan and Amanda Yi

Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Students quest for scholarships opportunities

Sulmaan Hassan

Junior converts to christianity

Sulmaan Hassan

Top Ten things not to say to a cop

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Top ten great things about Obama as our president

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement

New signs clarify parking lot driving

Sulmaan Hassan

School security cameras bring benefit

Sulmaan Hassan

Top Ten reasons to go to the Street Dance “Taste of Saratoga”

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
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