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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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Tiffany Tung

National Merit Finalists announced

Tiffany Tung
March 23, 2010

Who has the right to judge?

Aanchal Mohan and Tiffany Tung
March 16, 2010

Dances over the decades: Prom used to be as cheap as $4

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
March 9, 2010

Junior workload greater than seniors’ despite college apps

Tiffany Tung
February 2, 2010

Oh, how they’ve changed! Classes and clubs over the decades

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
February 2, 2010

English teachers treat ‘Canterbury Tales’ contest winners to dinner

Tiffany Tung
January 28, 2010

Falcon to receive national award

David Eng and Tiffany Tung
January 26, 2010

Saratoga’s 50th Anniversay: Living in the spirited ’60s

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
December 2, 2009

‘Balloon Boy’ parents in search of fame

Izzy Albert and Tiffany Tung
November 4, 2009

Los Gatos-SHS rivalry overrated; perhaps game should be ended

Tiffany Tung
November 3, 2009

Students volunteer to help at lunch line

Tiffany Tung
October 19, 2009

Physician-assisted suicide should be legalized

Tiffany Tung
September 14, 2009

Peck replaces Sutton as new Poetry teacher

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
September 11, 2009
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50 nifty years: looking back at Saratoga High’s first half century

Robin Liu and Tiffany Tung
September 11, 2009
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California State Superintendent visits SHS

Tiffany Tung
September 3, 2009

ASB and class elections concluded, used new voting system

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
May 28, 2009

Saratoga Oscars cancelled once again

Tiffany Tung
May 26, 2009

Economic situation takes its toll on SHS families

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
May 18, 2009
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Jazz Cabaret a success

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
March 12, 2009

Valedictorian, salutatorian for Class ’09 announced

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
March 10, 2009

Spending money on expensive goods unnecessary

Elizabeth Cheng and Tiffany Tung
March 2, 2009

Senior takes second in math competition

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
February 2, 2009

Robotics Club kicks off their season

Tiffany Tung
January 27, 2009

School rankings disregard “the golden years”

Sophia Cooper and Tiffany Tung
January 27, 2009

Columnists: Badminton is totally a sport

Tiffany Tung and Melody Zhang
January 6, 2009
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SHS drops eight places for top high schools

Shannon Galvin and Tiffany Tung
December 15, 2008

Students should embrace hot fall weather

Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung
October 30, 2008

Homecoming ends successfully

Tiffany Tung
October 16, 2008

Students ignorant about America’s economy

Karthik Annaamalai and Tiffany Tung
October 15, 2008

Senior fuels paper obsession

Tiffany Tung
September 17, 2008
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An experience to remember at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Pia Mishra and Tiffany Tung
September 16, 2008

Students volunteer at the Olympics

Tiffany Tung and Pia Mishra
September 12, 2008

Introduction to Business creates food courier service

Tiffany Tung
May 13, 2008

Free Tibet campaign should not use Olympics as basis for boycott

Tiffany Tung
May 2, 2008

Campus Wastes Away…

Tiffany Tung
April 3, 2008
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