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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

Filled with growth and life lessons, the high school experience has been a journey worth the climb.

The High School Experience: A Personal Reflection

Anna Waldron, Editor May 4, 2022

High school is arguably the most transformative time of a person’s life. My own experience has been filled with more memories, laughter, stress, and — most importantly, growth — than I ever could...

“Ever since I was little, I would just be all about different sports,” senior Ryley Vickroy said. “I just learned to love it, and I’ve been doing it since.”

Next Level Seniors: Twice Varsity Softball Captain Ryley Vickroy Commits To Pacific University

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief April 27, 2022

For senior Ryley Vickroy’s entire life, two things have been consistent. The first is her childhood home, where she has lived all her life with her two siblings and at least six young children at...

Despite conversations seemingly dying down about the Russo-Ukraine conflict, “the Ukrainian people are still hurting right now,” junior Veronika Gunther said.

“Democracy Is on the Line”: Lasallians Respond As Conflict Rages On Between Russia and Ukraine

Lillian Paugh, Staff Reporter April 27, 2022

Following the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, the conflict has continued to make major headlines across the globe, quickly becoming a massive topic of discussion. Talk...

Detailed beading and embroidery work is one way that competitors impress the judges who consider each dancer at the festival.

My Experience in Joseph, OR — A Journey of Discovery Among the Nez Pierce

Noemi Skovierova, Staff Reporter April 27, 2022

As the dry sharp grass danced across the hills, our family car rolled to a stop by a field, empty except for a large canvas tent flapping in the wind.  At the age of 10, I had no idea that this...

The opening night of La Salle’s “Mamma Mia” production will be Friday, April 22.

Opening Night for La Salle’s “Mamma Mia” Is April 22

Maddie Burns, Assistant Editor April 20, 2022

Starting on Friday, April 22, La Salle’s theater department will be bringing the musical “Mamma Mia” to the stage. “Mamma Mia” is set on a small island in Greece where Donna, a single...

More than 60 percent of synthetic fabrics used in the fast fashion industry are produced using fossil fuels,  according to Changing Markets Fossil Fashion report.

Fast Fashion Needs To Slow Down

Lucy MacNeela, Assistant Editor April 20, 2022

Upon walking into almost any mall or clothing store, one can expect to be immediately greeted with racks and racks of clothing. Most of the time, these clothes are cheaply made and cheaply distributed.  Many...

Senior Amanda Rivera administered Communion during the Mass.

La Salle Community Gathers for Easter Mass in the Gym

Avery Rush and Nicholas Hounton April 20, 2022

On Wednesday, April 20, La Salle celebrated Easter and the end of the liturgical Lent season by taking part in a Mass held in the gym. The school community gathered in the morning during Falcon Flex...

The group visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where they were able to explore exhibits including the Black American Portrait exhibit and Barbara Kruger’s “Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You.” exhibit.

La Salle Falconer Wins “Best of Show” Award at NHSJC in Los Angeles

Avery Rush, Editor in Chief April 13, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, a group of seven journalism students departed from the Portland International Airport for Los Angeles, California, where they attended the National High School Journalism Convention...

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson “is going to create pathways and invoke change,” junior Allie Ball said.

Students React to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court

Madeline Obuchowski and Maddie Burns April 13, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman Supreme Court Associate Justice.  When Jackson joins the Court this October, she will be one of four...

Ms. Cha Asokan says that everyone is welcome to the clay and art sale. “Parents, teachers, students, anybody that likes art really,” she said.

Art Program Will Hold an Open Art Sale From April 11-14

Josephine Robinson, Assistant Editor April 5, 2022

Starting Monday, April 11, until Thursday, April 14, the art program will be holding an art sale located in the art classroom.  For students and parents, it will open after school and close at 6 p.m.,...

The La Salle Equestrian Team Takes Home 24 Medals and 6 Qualifiers for State

The La Salle Equestrian Team Takes Home 24 Medals and 6 Qualifiers for State

Fia Cooper, Assistant Media Editor April 5, 2022

From April 1-3, the La Salle equestrian team competed in their last meet before their state competition. This is the first year that the team has been able to go to state in person because of COVID-19...

Students competed to win points for their class to go towards the Better Together fundraiser.

Students Kick Off the Better Together Fundraiser at a Pep Assembly

Olivia Fuchs, Assistant Editor April 5, 2022

On Monday, April 4, students gathered in the gym for an assembly to learn about the Better Together fundraiser. It was an interactive assembly, with representatives from each class competing to earn...

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