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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
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 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
Courtesy of Matthew Torrens Mathew Torrens stands next to his sign on Highway 85 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Hollywood Life Cyrus when she was in Hannah Montana compared to now.
Disney child star to pop music icon: Miley Cyrus’ journey in the spotlight
April 23, 2025
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 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
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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Viraaj Reddi
Junior Isha Jagadish sprints in a relay event as she competes against Monta Vista High School

Track ends strong at late-season meets

Martin Xu and Viraaj Reddi

Boys’ volleyball hopes to avoid injuries that plagued them last year

Nikhil Mathihalli and Viraaj Reddi
We hate baseball.

We hate baseball.

Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi
Seniors win at final Quad Day performance

Seniors win at final Quad Day performance

Viraaj Reddi
We hate astrology

We hate astrology

Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi

District updates GPA policy for Class of 2025

Viraaj Reddi
Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great

Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great

Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy
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Argonaut student cohort sent home due to COVID-19 case

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
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Saratoga elementary schools return to in-person learning

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

Shreya Rallabandi and Viraaj Reddi
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Pandemic side effect: Going to SHS online but living hundreds or thousands of miles away

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
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Asynchronous Wednesdays should continue as part of long-term school schedule

Viraaj Reddi
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The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance was weird, but what else is new?

Viraaj Reddi
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Parents should be guides, not field generals, in college admissions process

Viraaj Reddi
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Not every depiction of Indian culture needs arranged marriages

Viraaj Reddi
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Cohorts of students have returned to in-person school as part of Phase 2B

Viraaj Reddi
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Student overcomes struggle to stay fit in quarantine

Viraaj Reddi and Jonathan Si
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If you’re playing a sport out of obligation, it’s time to quit

Viraaj Reddi
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Using Discord can streamline online school and beyond

Viraaj Reddi
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Indian-Americans lose representation with end of ‘Patriot Act’

Viraaj Reddi
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Students with special needs face additional hardships amid pandemic

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
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Plan to fix sleep schedule for school goes awry

Viraaj Reddi
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Online testing functional but could be improved by implementing more project-based learning

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
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Students win UCLA hacking competition with Archiscape

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
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Seven win awards at online Synopsys Science Fair

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
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History Bowl seniors reflect, prepare for postponed Nationals

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
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Exploring the difference between night owls and early birds

Rohan Kumar and Viraaj Reddi

Don’t worry, I’ll do it later: the problems with procrastination

Viraaj Reddi and Aaria Thomas

Basketball team puts together three-game winning streak

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Introverts can still thrive despite the societal short end

Viraaj Reddi

BNB proceeds will go toward ending child marriage in India

Selena Liu, Viraaj Reddi, and Kaasha Minocha

Victims of child abuse not alone; help and support available

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Administration changes tardy policies, targets students with consistent attendance issues

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Girls’ basketball starts strong

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

PG&E must cede power to public

Viraaj Reddi
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Varsity basketball aims to rebuild, establish chemistry

Viraaj Reddi and Jonathan Li

Sophomores create Tickbird app, compete in hackathon

Viraaj Reddi
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2018-19 SBAC scores highest in school’s history

Viraaj Reddi

Apple’s controversial design another in an emerging pattern

Viraaj Reddi

California Fair Pay to Play bill first step in dismantling overbearing NCAA

Viraaj Reddi
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Students take different paths with school guidance counselors

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Alumnus praises Caltech’s robust computer science offerings 

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi

To reach potential, student center must continue refinements

Viraaj Reddi
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Mentors influence student coach who led NJB team to championship victory

Viraaj Reddi
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