Badminton team proves itself through several upset wins March 28, 2016 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang The final score was 16-14, and the victory was a key part of a recent three-game winning streak, bringing their league record to 3-2 as of March 24. read more » YouTuber’s TSA experience calls for religious acceptance in airports March 21, 2016 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan The TSA is just as responsible for keeping itself in check as it is for keeping airline passengers in check. If passengers are to respect the TSA’s wishes as they go through security to board their flights, the TSA personnel must be ready to demonstrate respect for the cultural values of every passenger in return. read more » Basketball team aims to rebound from crushing defeats February 8, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan After getting its groove back wins against Homestead and Mountain View in late January, the boys’ basketball team suffered two heartbreaking losses on Feb. 2 against Lynbrook (49-46) and on Feb. 5 against Santa Clara (47-44). read more » Badminton continues to develop star talent February 5, 2016 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang Badminton season preview. read more » Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan Since last season, senior power forward Jatin Mohanty has been working on the team’s plays and conditioning, transforming himself from a solid starter to the star of the team. read more » Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
YouTuber’s TSA experience calls for religious acceptance in airports March 21, 2016 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan The TSA is just as responsible for keeping itself in check as it is for keeping airline passengers in check. If passengers are to respect the TSA’s wishes as they go through security to board their flights, the TSA personnel must be ready to demonstrate respect for the cultural values of every passenger in return. read more » Basketball team aims to rebound from crushing defeats February 8, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan After getting its groove back wins against Homestead and Mountain View in late January, the boys’ basketball team suffered two heartbreaking losses on Feb. 2 against Lynbrook (49-46) and on Feb. 5 against Santa Clara (47-44). read more » Badminton continues to develop star talent February 5, 2016 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang Badminton season preview. read more » Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan Since last season, senior power forward Jatin Mohanty has been working on the team’s plays and conditioning, transforming himself from a solid starter to the star of the team. read more » Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Basketball team aims to rebound from crushing defeats February 8, 2016 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan After getting its groove back wins against Homestead and Mountain View in late January, the boys’ basketball team suffered two heartbreaking losses on Feb. 2 against Lynbrook (49-46) and on Feb. 5 against Santa Clara (47-44). read more » Badminton continues to develop star talent February 5, 2016 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang Badminton season preview. read more » Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan Since last season, senior power forward Jatin Mohanty has been working on the team’s plays and conditioning, transforming himself from a solid starter to the star of the team. read more » Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Badminton continues to develop star talent February 5, 2016 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang Badminton season preview. read more » Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan Since last season, senior power forward Jatin Mohanty has been working on the team’s plays and conditioning, transforming himself from a solid starter to the star of the team. read more » Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success December 3, 2015 — by Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan Since last season, senior power forward Jatin Mohanty has been working on the team’s plays and conditioning, transforming himself from a solid starter to the star of the team. read more » Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Freshman gymnast advances through levels December 3, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Freshman Kaitlyn Lee began gymnastics at age 9 after watching the 2008 summer Olympics and continues to perform and compete. read more » Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Petition calls for earlier opportunity to take Physics November 30, 2015 — by Emily Chen and Arjun Ramanathan A parent has created a petition that asks the school to offer an algebra-based Physics class to freshmen and sophomores as a way of lightening the heavy workloads of junior and senior year. read more » Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Senior finds her niche building model rockets October 30, 2015 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Becoming a leader of anything in the world of engineering is difficult, but being a female and rising to the top is harder still. read more » Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Seniors cram in last-minute credits before graduation October 23, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan As an underclassman, senior Rotem Shaked chose not to take P.E. or the equivalent so that he could take other classes. Having put off P.E. credits until his senior year, Shaked assumed he’d have to endure a dreadful season of a sport or P.E. class with freshmen and sophomores. Instead, Shaked said he has loved participating in cross country and fulfilling his needed credits. read more » Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Drake and Future mixtape a hit among rap fans October 19, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan Drake's new album "What a Time to Be Alive" eagerly received by Falcon Reporter read more » Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Indian dance team resumes third season September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Harshini Ramaswamy In 2014, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) launched Tamasha shortly after the show, and in the spring of the same year, the team began attending local dance shows. read more » Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Kickoff rally brings new twists to old traditions September 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The first rally of the year on Sept. 11 was different from many previous rallies in that it contained elements and activities that had not been introduced before and tried to maintain a more positive and inclusive tone, including a heavy emphasis on students not using the traditional “go home, freshmen,” chant. read more » New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
New assistant principal to fill Mount’s shoes June 7, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan The new assistant principal next year will be Brian Thompson, the current principal at Branham High School. read more » ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ beats expectations May 11, 2015 — by Jade Bisht and Arjun Ramanathan Labeling Kendrick Lamar’s most recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly” (TPAB) as confrontationally ambitious is an understatement. With aggressive lyrics and soothing jazz, the album soars above expectations, as each of the album’s 16 songs captures the soulful charisma and witty remarks of Lamar. read more » Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Math department introduces college prep calculus March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar For the 2015-2016 academic year, provided that enough students sign up, a Calculus course without the rigor of an AP level class will be offered. College Prep Calculus, the only Saratoga Calculus course without AP credit, will be introduced as a new math course for students who have finished Trigonometry/Precalculus Regular or Honors. read more » Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Swim team hopes to have powerful season with new additions March 17, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked Although the boys’ swim team lost several key athletes to graduation including star alumni Cameron Borch, Patrick Wang and Sasha Samoilov, new additions to the roster are sure to boost the team’s chances for CCS. read more » Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Vandalism on side of McAfee and in parking lot increases administrative vigilance March 4, 2015 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Deepthi Sampathkumar Arriving to school on Jan. 22, custodians found the sides of the McAfee Center and multiple poles in the parking lot covered with graffiti, a problem that has grown increasingly common in recent years. read more » Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Saratoga fosters Indian cultural roots January 28, 2015 — by Jade Bisht, Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan Reporters discuss their Indian culture and its place in Saratoga. read more » Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Saratoga beats Palo Alto, earns spot in CCS November 17, 2014 — by Michelle Leung, Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The Falcons beat the Palo Alto Vikings 41-33 on Nov. 14, securing a coveted spot in the CCS playoffs — a feat they last accomplished two years ago. read more » Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Makeup is truly not for me November 13, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan When I agreed to participate in a makeup challenge with editor-in-chief Amy Lin, I had no idea what to expect. read more » End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
End of popular manga brings tears to loyal fans November 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao Reading manga and watching anime are frequently pastimes enjoyed by a large number of students who enjoy the action and comedy woven into plotlines. When the ending of a big-name series was announced, there was some well-warranted panic among its regular viewers. read more » New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
New Smash Bros. installment hopes to build on past successes October 12, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked After a seven-year hiatus, the long awaited fourth installment to the Super Smash Bros. series is being released on two consoles: the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Wii U. read more » Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Juniors excited for Quad Day performance October 9, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Arjun Ramanathan After a successful sophomore Quad Day last fall, the class of 2016 plans to repeat the feat in this year’s performance on Oct. 23. read more » Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Seniors aim high for last Quad Day October 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Anant Rajeev With upwards of eight hours of dance practices per week, the senior class has been putting their full efforts behind preparations for their final Quad Day on Oct. 24. read more » Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Falcons back to earth with shutdown by Milipitas October 8, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao In a high-scoring contest, the Falcons generated their second win of the season against Santa Clara on Oct. 3 with a score of 41-35. However, that bright spot was demolished by a 49-0 loss to Milipitas on Oct. 10, putting the Falcons’overall record at 2-3 and their league record at 1-1. read more » Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Lugo optimistic for new season September 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Devin Zhao The football team last season had lots of talent in many key positions, but multiple injuries and their inability to work together to secure key wins hindered them from performing decently in their league. read more » New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
New learning management system aims to simplify students’ lives September 4, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked With the start of the new school year, teachers are making the transition to a new system called Canvas, which functions as a learning management tool for students and teachers alike. read more » California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
California drought taking its toll May 27, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked California is generally known for its calm weather, good vibes and scenery. Under the state’s beaches and greenery, however, lies a dangerous problem that has gripped the state for three years — drought. read more » Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS May 22, 2014 — by Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan A total of 19 swimmers and one diver from both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams attended CCS preliminaries on May 16. The next day, four swimmers, four relay teams and the diver returned for CCS finals. read more » Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Common Core changes AP tests and how students learn May 5, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan As the year comes to a close, the school will be adapting completely to the California State Common Core standards in order to prepare for next year’s permanent curriculum change. Along with the Common Core changes, which emphasize a curriculum that focuses on experiencing the subject rather than memorizing facts, the AP exams for various subjects will be affected by the new standards. read more » Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Junior finds passion in making rap music May 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nupur Maheshwari It’s not every day that students decide early in life what they want to be when they grow up. One of these rare students is junior Nik Aji, who wants to be a rapper. read more » Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Prom for guys: the untold story May 1, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan When people imagine prom, they probably think of a guy asking a girl and the terrible stress a girl has to go through to get ready for prom. From the hours spent picking out a dress to the many more pouring over their makeup, girls seem to be the most important in the prom equation. read more » Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Restricted classes cause frustration among upperclassmen April 30, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Let’s say you’re a junior looking for elective choices in the upcoming school year. Classes such as AP European History and AP Computer Science along with Marine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology don’t interest you much. Beyond these, you may have few other choices. The problem is that too many electives target only freshmen and sophomores, and upperclassmen seeking to find a new interest find themselves with a limited range of options. read more » Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Soquel knocks off Falcons in CCS semi-finals March 10, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan After a very successful season for the girls’ basketball team, the team found itself with the No. 2 seed in the Division III CCS playoffs. They were able to easily handle Gunderson in the quarterfinals, winning with a score of 50-27 on March 1 but were unable to make it past the Soquel Knights in the CCS semi-finals, losing 56-44 on March 5. read more » Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Math prerequisites revised March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Course requests for the upcoming 2014-2015 year are here, and the prerequisite rules have seen a change. read more » Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Parking lot entrances leveled out March 9, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Jonathan Young Drivers who had previously had the bottom of their cars scraped when exiting the front parking lot got good news following February break: The problem has been fixed. read more » Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Senior finds passion for working on cars March 9, 2014 — by Aditya Chaudhry and Arjun Ramanathan Some seniors have time for senioritis. Daniel Martin doesn't. That's because he's working part time at auto repair shop, pursuing one of his main passions. read more » Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Best places to go: Vista Point March 3, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan On a sedentary day with not much to do, few things are better than the breathtaking scenery of a good view and a calm surrounding. One such place with these elements is Vista Point in San Francisco, which is a popular spot to go for a nice breezy experience and a fabulous view of the city and the Bay. read more » Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Leno quits ‘Tonight Show’ after two decades, leaving the stage to Fallon March 1, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan Jay Leno’s longtime career has had its ups and downs. As his age continues to climb, his retirement as a host on late night television has been pending these last few years. Leno’s experience has grown a lot after his 21 years as host of “The Tonight Show.” Since he is 63, it was a good time for him to give up his spot. read more » Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Anime popular among many students January 31, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Nikil Ramanathan Animes, the name for Japanese-animated TV shows, have become wildly popular in the U.S. read more » Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Playing well, Falcons have CCS in sight January 28, 2014 — by Arjun Ramanathan The girls’ basketball team has started the season with multiple wins. With a pre-season record of 8-3 and a regular season record of 4-1 so far, the team has high hopes for the rest of the season. read more » Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Saratoga: something to be thankful for November 14, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan I take a lot for granted, which isn’t right. It is during times like Thanksgiving when I think of what I have and appreciate how lucky I am. I’m most thankful for my life inside one of the greatest communities around. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Current student reflects on experience shadowing at SHS November 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan The shadowing program offered at SHS and other high schools such as Archbishop Mitty is a great opportunity to view a potential school for the future. Junior Claire Strickland was one of the students who found that shadowing at Saratoga High helped her narrow down her choice of school. Strickland shadowed here when she was a freshman at Notre Dame in 2011, following then-freshman Rachel Hull to all of her classes one Friday. read more » Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class October 4, 2013 — by Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan Through the rising popularity of online colleges, online tutoring and Sparknotes, the Internet has become a primary educational tool in a modern student's life. As part of this movement, some teachers are embracing the idea of online help, and post videos of their lectures on their websites. read more » Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Food trucks added to lure students to Homecoming setup days September 26, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and David Sparkman By noon on Saturday and Sunday, dozens of students working on their Homecoming decorations will be hungry. read more » Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
Wildwood Market opens with rave reviews September 10, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked A new specialty grocery store, Wildwood Market, has recently opened in downtown Saratoga. read more » ‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »
‘Breaking bad’ snags viewers’ hearts September 6, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Rotem Shaked The hit television show “Breaking Bad” has a following matched by no other. The sensational show about a cancer-ridden chemistry teacher who decided to “break bad” by selling meth to secure his family’s financial security has a very loyal audience. Naturally, when the director, Vince Gilligan, announced the inevitable last season of the show, fans had very mixed feelings about the news. read more »