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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 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
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 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
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Vicky Bai
Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles

Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai, and Christina Chang
May 10, 2022
If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

If you think mixing sodas is weird, you’re missing out

Vicky Bai
January 20, 2022
The mock trial team poses for a photo with Velchamy after virtual practice on Nov. 29.

Mock Trial prepares for competition season with hybrid teaching

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
December 3, 2021
Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
November 19, 2021
Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Right-handed by chance, left-handed by choice

Vicky Bai
November 16, 2021
Juniors Irene Frazier and Maithili Kulkarni cheer on fellow teammate Carolyn Wang at Baylands Park on Sept. 21.

Cross country running with full teams

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 7, 2021
Members of the Model UN club smile for a group picture after their first online meeting.

Model UN Club implements a hybrid in-person and online system

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
October 7, 2021
Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Despite the downsides, I haven’t stopped cracking my knuckles

Vicky Bai
October 3, 2021
Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Netflix original ‘Squid Game’ is a must watch

Vicky Bai
October 2, 2021
UNICEF club advertises to potential members on the second day of Club Rush.

Club participation increases to pre-pandemic levels

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
September 24, 2021
100 Word Rants

100 Word Rants

Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou, and Zachary Zinman
September 17, 2021
Mr. Bayona smiles for a photo in a chicken costume back in high school.

New math and CS teacher aims to engage students

Sam Bai and Vicky Bai
September 9, 2021
Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Junior mixes DJ sets to perform in online music festivals

Vicky Bai and Arnav Swamy
September 5, 2021
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Follow what other schools do and drop driver’s education from the curriculum

Vicky Bai and Anjali Pai
May 13, 2021
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Season 2 wrapup: With small roster, badminton team learns to adjust

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Dear YouTube, please delete auto-play

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Club organizes events to promote healthy lifestyles

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Skaters advocate for skatepark due to safety concerns

Vicky Bai
May 6, 2021
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Don’t waste your money on inferior streaming services

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 3, 2021
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Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
March 26, 2021
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Girls’ cross country deals with coach change and adapts to pandemic rules

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
March 11, 2021
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Testing out a stationery subscription box — spoiler: It’s the perfect gift

Vicky Bai
February 8, 2021
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Girl Up to hold donation drive for San Jose women’s shelter

Vicky Bai
January 17, 2021
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Students start chapter of National Chinese Honors Society

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 11, 2020
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Quarantine allows senior to focus on digital art and 3-D computer graphic design

Vicky Bai
December 10, 2020
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Trumpeter earns spot in prestigious All-National Honor Ensemble

Vicky Bai and Andrew Li
November 21, 2020
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Perfect Pals club establishes an online tutoring program for students with special needs

Vicky Bai
November 5, 2020
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Senior earns award from State Assembly for raising awareness about microplastics

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
November 3, 2020
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Nanoseed club gives out $1,000 in scholarships to 46 students in Yunnan, China

Vicky Bai
November 3, 2020
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
September 13, 2020
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Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ provokes controversy with its marketing

Vicky Bai
September 8, 2020
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A tale of two summers: Huang and Van load up on summer courses

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
September 5, 2020
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100 Word Rants

Selina Chen, Carolyn Wang, Chris Chen, and Vicky Bai
August 26, 2020
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Misinformation about coronavirus pandemic influences population’s response

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 21, 2020
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Streaming services accommodate spikes in usage

Vicky Bai and Jeanette Zhou
May 20, 2020
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Granoff’s teaching experience unexpectedly pays off in parenthood

Vicky Bai
March 21, 2020

Students pay to volunteer in far away places even as others question whether such trips are worthwhile

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 14, 2020

Exchange students navigate life away from home

Vicky Bai and Preston Fu
March 10, 2020

Student entrepreneur looks toward careers in the field

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 9, 2020

Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
February 11, 2020

Track off to an uncertain start

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Declining popularity of literature generates discussion over influence of media

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
December 9, 2019

Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

K-Pop idols suffer mental health issues, eating disorders after widespread industry mistreatment

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 5, 2019

Red Ribbon Day spreads awareness about preventing drug usage

Vicky Bai and Neeti Badve
October 28, 2019

3 alumnae pursue promising careers in cognitive science

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 28, 2019

Dance commission prepares for ‘High School Musical’-themed Homecoming dance

Vicky Bai and Rohan Kumar
September 19, 2019

Senior creates shelter-locating app for the homeless

Vicky Bai and Aaria Thomas
September 19, 2019

Senior rebuilds local preschool garden for prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award

Vicky Bai and Christine Zhang
September 16, 2019
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