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The chosen layout (out of two) plans for the installation of panels in the front parking lots.
Board of trustees approves solar energy system contract
November 22, 2024
Band volunteer parents Beryl Liu and Dongni Chen set up the band room for cookie dough distribution on Nov. 15.
Annual Music Booster cookie dough fundraiser clears hurdles and sets sales records
November 22, 2024
Senior Aria Zhang and sophomore Sophie Poon (bottom right) perform in their SSAA ensemble among other talented students from other schools
Nine students qualify for the Coastal Regional Honor Choir
November 21, 2024
One of the school’s top-of-the-line AEDs
School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
With a love for the warm weather in San Diego, Coghlan commits to UCSD and plans to major in molecular and cell biology.
Coghlan commits to Division I rowing at UC San Diego
November 21, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
Shakespeare’s place in English Curriculums is indisputable
Shakespeare, though challenging, remains an essential component of English curriculum
November 22, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Sweeya Raj

CREAM outshines Icebox

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj
October 14, 2015

Substitute teacher Scott Nelson ‘psyched’ for teaching position

Sweeya Raj and Fiona Sequeira
October 9, 2015

Students should not view schedules as a rough draft

Sweeya Raj
September 4, 2015

Senior commits to play soccer at UCSD

Sweeya Raj and Vibha Seshadri
September 2, 2015

Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 19, 2015

Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee

Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj
May 18, 2015

Mostly positive results from online election

Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze
April 24, 2015

Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing

Sweeya Raj
April 16, 2015

Students prepare for statewide tournament

Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj
March 31, 2015

Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
March 27, 2015

Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon

Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu
February 10, 2015

Can you be a Target employee for a day?

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
February 5, 2015

Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational

Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj
December 5, 2014

Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness

Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu
December 5, 2014

Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
December 4, 2014

Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league

Sweeya Raj
November 13, 2014

Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league

Sweeya Raj
November 12, 2014

Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction

Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj
November 3, 2014

Speech and debate captains and coaches announced

Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj
September 19, 2014

Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record

Sweeya Raj
September 19, 2014

Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion

Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj
September 14, 2014

Students talk about Chin at school board meeting

Sweeya Raj
June 16, 2014

Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
May 23, 2014

Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 22, 2014

Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing

Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj
May 1, 2014

Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
May 1, 2014

Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit

Sweeya Raj
April 17, 2014

Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success

Sweeya Raj
April 15, 2014

Some parents are becoming college-obsessed

Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta
April 15, 2014

Some parents are becoming college-obsessed

Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta
April 2, 2014

Rejection wall returns this year

Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj
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

On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection

Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj
March 31, 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
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Freshman photographer finds her passion

Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj
January 28, 2014

Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks?

Sweeya Raj
December 11, 2013

Students start their own fundraisers

Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj
December 11, 2013

Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6

Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj
November 21, 2013

After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014

Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2013

Students overreact to well-intended dance policy

Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj
October 30, 2013

Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices

Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj
October 29, 2013

Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close

Sweeya Raj
October 29, 2013

Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students

Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng
October 29, 2013

New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit

Sweeya Raj
September 23, 2013

Field hockey captain leads underdog team

Sweeya Raj
September 19, 2013
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