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

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

There is a large difference of group sports and weightlifting in P.E. classes at Redwood and ones in Saratoga

Solely following the AP Curriculum is less beneficial for students.

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

The approachability and sincerity of teachers help students get the necessary resources to succeed

Competition between peers encourages students to work harder, ultimately leading to better performance in standardized tests, competitions, and more.

PG&E’s blunders have impacted millions of lives, and government control is necessary for the company to function

Road rage when limited to just yelling inside the car is perfectly fine and a great way of letting out anger. 

I have many golf superstitions

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.

To get away from the stress of the semester coming to a close, being surrounded by festivities is the perfect solution

Save on Gucci slides by hot-gluing your way into hypebeast fame

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.

OK, Boomer is just a joke; constantly reacting to it is just adding fuel to the fire.

Warriors should tank this season and look forward to next season

Reporter explains personal experience of China's superstition around the number four.