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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Vijay Menon

A Call to (Early) Action

Vijay Menon

Common Application frustrates seniors with uncommon errors

Vijay Menon

Mock trial team enjoys early win

Shalvin Galvin and Vijay Menon

Speech and Debate team shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Mock trial prepares for competitions

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

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

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon

Season wraps up as CCS nears

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon

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

Abhishek Venkataramana and Vijay Menon

Speech and debate shows promise for upcoming season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Boys’ XC team aims for state competition

Vijay Menon and Brandon Judoprasetijo

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

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Vijay Menon

Speech and debate prepping for new season

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

A toast to Kanye West

Vijay Menon

Whitman unfit to lead

Vijay Menon

Fast food toy ban unreasonable

Vijay Menon

Proposed NCLB Revisions Lack Quality

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana

Spanish teacher with unlikely background

Vijay Menon

Dems cannot take shortcuts on passing health care reform

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Staff editorial: Restrictions on viewing graded tests undermine learning

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

Vijay Menon
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Current weight room once housed the auto shop

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

How to win your fantasy sports league

Vijay Menon

Arenas should stick to shooting threes, not teammates

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataraman

Protests won’t solve UC crisis

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana

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

Jordan Waite and Vijay Menon

Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Guidance department emphasizes learning styles

Vijay Menon

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

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Obama must exercise caution in crafting Guantanamo Bay exit plan

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Math teacher draws inspiration from running

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana

Cross Country: Injuries may hamper future success

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Afghanistan War devolving into Vietnam Fiasco

Abhi Venkataramana and Vijay Menon

Cross Country: Boys lose key seniors, gain new coaches

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Sotomayor supremely qualified

Vijay Menon

The truth about Health Care reform

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana

Debaters compete in states

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon

Merit pay for teachers makes sense

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon

Sophomore seized by March Madness

Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkatarama

Season over for boys’ basketball

Vijay Menon

SHS to host first DUI trial

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

School should consider schedule changes for next year

Vijay Menon and Apeksha Sharma

Boys basketball CCS hopes dwindle with loss to Lynbrook

Vijay Menon and Abhi Venkataramana
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School considers switch to full block schedule

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

School hosts Stanford Blood Drive

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Boys’ basketball picks up big win over Los Gatos

Vijay Menon

SHS to host Challenge Day

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

Obama makes right choice in selecting Clinton as secretary of state

Vijay Menon

School to update website

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

English teacher Bill Peck combines new and old

Vijay Menon and Guy Quanrud

Few choose option to excuse own absences at 18

Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon

Obama favored by media bias

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

San Jose police officers use nonstandard judgment in making arrests

Vijay Menon

SHS employs new contact system

Karthik Annaamalai and Vijay Menon

Investments in science worth the risk

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara

Recently renovated research and writing center opens in library

Vijay Menon

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

Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar
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