Saratoga Falcon

 After serving as assistant principal for 17 years, Brian Safine will change his educational career to serve schools at a district level.

AP Physics uses anonymous Canvas system to grade labs

After high numbers of cuts and tardies, new disciplinary actions have been implemented by the attendance office to reduce problems.

School newspaper judged nationally as a top publication by international student press association

With the holiday season nearing, the improv club works to put together the last show of the year.

Former substitute teacher’s knowledge of students aids her in new position

Superintendent updates finals schedule due to SHS having less than the minimum number of instructional minutes

Former competitive student athletes recount the challenges that led them to quit their sports

Girls aim for CCS under strong new lineup and senior leadership

SHS wrestling team is planning on changing their focus this year onto more basic techniques that will help them prepare for their future matches.

Junior Leila Chaudhry suffered a major knee injury, but is dedicated to recovering and getting back on the field

The Falcons endure their first loss to Harker 3-2 on Nov. 26, but the team is optimistic with its younger players for the future season.

Sophomore Harrison Dance and senior Shivam Verma place 25th and 30th, respectively, at boys’ cross country state championships 

Sophomore Adrian Mar competes in high level badminton to reach his goals of playing professionally

With large protests and demonstrations in Iran unfolding, certain factors needed for them to succeed are lacking, and may lead to the same result in past protests.

As tension in the Middle East increases, it is vital for students to be exposed to the affairs surrounding them

Despite bias, student evaluations of teaching give students a say in their education and remain one of the more accurate forms of measuring teaching ability.

Loopholes in the War Powers Act should be closed, as one person should not have the power to initiate hostilities with extensive consequences.

The California Department of Education should re-evaluate the process they use to establish instructional minutes, as the current implementation does little to better students’ educations.

Solely following the AP Curriculum is less beneficial for students.

Maintaining successful programs should be a priority for parents and administration alike.

The trendiest styles today will end up being the tackiest outfits in the future.

Students share their experiences with their phobias, and the symptoms they receive when faced with their fears.

Counting down the best moments from each year of the decade

Junior Anthony Qin establishes club aiming to prepare rural Chinese students for annual gaokao

As a challenge to myself, I only listened to ‘70s music for an entire week. After listening to countless new artists and songs, I realized that my experience was more of a discovery than a “challenge.” 

Teenagers demonstrate helpful qualities that enable them to successfully instruct younger students.

While the film’s lead actors burst with charm, it’s not enough to carry the weight of a forgettable and lackluster plot.

Along with “1917,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “The Irishman,” categories like best picture and best director are bound to be highly contested.

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10-step routines are excessive and can prove harmful to some skin types.

Thrift stores near Santana Row offer great items and deals, are far superior to Goodwill

With age, Justice’s animal prints, rainbow clothes and weird (but cute) slogans lose their appeal

Despite its favorable location, Raretea serves as a disappointment with its watered down milk teas and subpar Yakult.