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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
Acting superintendent Heath Rocha speaks during the Nov. 12 board meeting.
New concerns arise over former superintendent Sanderson’s 2022 hiring
November 20, 2024
The flyer for this year’s Winter Formal hangs up around school and is posted on social media.
Tickets for Winter Formal sell out before purchase window closes
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
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
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 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

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Vijay Menon

A Call to (Early) Action

Vijay Menon
March 30, 2011

Common Application frustrates seniors with uncommon errors

Vijay Menon
February 5, 2011

Mock trial team enjoys early win

Shalvin Galvin and Vijay Menon
February 5, 2011

Speech and Debate team shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
January 3, 2011

Mock trial prepares for competitions

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
December 8, 2010

Boys’ cross country: Future looks bright for seniors, team

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon
December 8, 2010

Season wraps up as CCS nears

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon
November 7, 2010

Mock Trial welcomes new and returning members, Hugh Roberts back as coach

Abhishek Venkataramana and Vijay Menon
October 22, 2010

Speech and debate shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 22, 2010

Boys’ XC team aims for state competition

Vijay Menon and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 22, 2010

Boys’ Cross Country: Falcons flourish at Saratoga invitational, other events

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon
October 4, 2010

Speech and debate prepping for new season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 23, 2010

A toast to Kanye West

Vijay Menon
September 16, 2010

Whitman unfit to lead

Vijay Menon
May 28, 2010

Fast food toy ban unreasonable

Vijay Menon
May 7, 2010

Proposed NCLB Revisions Lack Quality

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana
March 31, 2010

Spanish teacher with unlikely background

Vijay Menon
March 23, 2010

Dems cannot take shortcuts on passing health care reform

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
March 19, 2010

Staff editorial: Restrictions on viewing graded tests undermine learning

Vijay Menon, Anoop Galivanche, Uttara Sivaram, Abhishek Venkataramana, and Jason Wu
February 24, 2010
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Limbaugh’s comments on Haiti display ignorance

Vijay Menon
February 3, 2010
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Current weight room once housed the auto shop

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
February 3, 2010

How to win your fantasy sports league

Vijay Menon
January 26, 2010

Arenas should stick to shooting threes, not teammates

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataraman
January 26, 2010

Protests won’t solve UC crisis

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana
December 6, 2009

Boys’ cross country: Falcons compete in CCS Finals, look forward to next year

Jordan Waite and Vijay Menon
December 1, 2009

Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
November 19, 2009

Guidance department emphasizes learning styles

Vijay Menon
November 4, 2009

Boys’ cross country: Runners prepare for CCS as season winds down

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 30, 2009

Obama must exercise caution in crafting Guantanamo Bay exit plan

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2009

Math teacher draws inspiration from running

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 27, 2009

Cross Country: Injuries may hamper future success

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 19, 2009

Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco

Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon
October 13, 2009

Cross Country: Boys lose key seniors, gain new coaches

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
September 8, 2009

Sotomayor supremely qualified

Vijay Menon
September 8, 2009

The truth about Health Care reform

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana
September 8, 2009

Debaters compete in states

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon
May 7, 2009

Merit pay for teachers makes sense

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
April 17, 2009

Sophomore seized by March Madness

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkatarama
March 20, 2009

Season over for boys’ basketball

Vijay Menon
March 5, 2009

SHS to host first DUI trial

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
March 2, 2009

School should consider schedule changes for next year

Vijay Menon and Apeksha Sharma
February 26, 2009

Boys basketball CCS hopes dwindle with loss to Lynbrook

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana
February 12, 2009
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School considers switch to full block schedule

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
February 11, 2009

School hosts Stanford Blood Drive

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
January 27, 2009

Boys’ basketball picks up big win over Los Gatos

Vijay Menon
January 20, 2009

SHS to host Challenge Day

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
January 14, 2009

Obama makes right choice in selecting Clinton as secretary of state

Vijay Menon
January 8, 2009

School to update website

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
January 5, 2009

English teacher Bill Peck combines new and old

Vijay Menon and Guy Quanrud
November 21, 2008

Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon
November 20, 2008

Obama favored by media bias

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
November 19, 2008

San Jose police officers use nonstandard judgment in making arrests

Vijay Menon
October 30, 2008

SHS employs new contact system

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon
October 13, 2008

Investments in science worth the risk

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
October 9, 2008

Recently renovated research and writing center opens in library

Vijay Menon
September 22, 2008

School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field.

Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar
September 15, 2008
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