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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

With the election fast approaching on Nov. 5, staff and students emphasized empathy, perspective, and open dialogue surrounding the election and what it might mean for members of the community.
Concerned, Excited, and Seeking Change, Lasallians Prepare for Nov. 5
Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief • October 30, 2024

Autumn is a time of change.  Trees lose their foliage; days shorten; temperatures drop and frost creeps over lawns and roofs. School becomes routine as progress reports go home and the rotating cycle of homework, projects,...

The National Honor Society runs in a variety of different schools in all 50 U.S. states.
Photo Story: 56 La Salle Students Join Over 1.4 Million Others Nationwide as National Honor Society Members
Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

La Salle held its National Honor Society (NHS) induction on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. La Salle's junior and senior students qualify for induction based on a variety of criteria, which includes having...

Students, staff, and parents gathered in La Salle’s gym throughout the day to donate blood to Bloodworks Northwest.
La Salle Students, Families, and Faculty Donate Their Blood to Support the Community in the Fall Blood Drive
Tabitha Obuchowski and Olivia Klein October 30, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, La Salle students, staff, and parents filled the gym as they came to donate blood to Bloodworks Northwest.  With an estimated 30 participants, this semi-annual blood drive continues to give...

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Emily Martin (#5) alongside her team getting ready for a match.
Athlete of the Week: Emily Martin
Brandon Rairden, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

Senior Emily Martin, libero for the varsity girls volleyball team, has been playing volleyball since the sixth grade. Some of the many reasons...

The La Salle varsity boys soccer team celebrated their seniors Jeffrey Boknecht, Adam Clem, Rylan De Souza, Conor Garvey, Vance Sheffield, and Quentin Torbert during Senior Night on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Photo Story: Boys Varsity Soccer Steamrolls Parkrose 7–1 on Senior Night
October 30, 2024

After celebrating Senior Night, the boys varsity soccer team took on Parkrose...

Through occasional rain showers, the La Salle football team played Hillsboro High School. The game ended in a score of 28-0 with La Salle winning their fourth league game of the season.
Photo Story: Varsity Football Team Dominates Hillsboro High School During Senior Night
October 30, 2024

The varsity football team played Hillsboro High School in their final league...

The Falcons varsity soccer team hosted West Linn High School in their last game of the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.
Photo Story: Falcons Boys Varsity Soccer Fends Off West Linn in a 2–1 Win
October 30, 2024

The La Salle boys varsity soccer team, ranked #2 in 5A, faced off at home against...

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Since debuting nearly 10 years ago, the K-pop sensation has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, having sold out nine of 10 of their U.S. concert venues this year, headlining Lollapalooza Berlin, and seeing a surge in album sales in recent years in South Korea.
Top-Selling K-Pop Sensation “SEVENTEEN” Plays It Safe With New Release, “SPILL THE FEELS”
Grady Wilkinson, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

Since their debut in 2015, 13-member K-pop group SEVENTEEN has taken the world by storm. They have consistently shattered records, and last year, their EP “FML” became...

Coldplay also released an extended version of “Moon Music” called “Moon Music (Full Moon Edition)” on the same day as the original.
Exploring the Emotional Journey in Coldplay’s “Moon Music” Album
October 30, 2024

Coldplay, a British rock band with five members including the lead singer Chris Martin,...

Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night
Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night
October 23, 2024

The following article reviews movies that contain graphic content. Fall is in...

More Than a Car: The Bugatti Veyron
More Than a Car: The Bugatti Veyron
October 23, 2024

While cars are meant to take you from point A to B, certain vehicles feel like they...

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Junior Eli Gindraux can always count on comedy movies to make him laugh. His favorite comedy movie is “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.”
Student of the Week: Eli Gindraux
Suzy Valdivia, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

Junior Eli Gindraux transferred to La Salle his second semester of freshman year. He attended Sellwood Middle School as well as Benson High School...

In her free time, junior Julianne Rast enjoys skateboarding, biking, hiking, playing Roblox, and art, particularly drawing, painting, and designing tattoos.
Student of the Week: Julianne Rast
October 23, 2024

Junior Julianne Rast’s earliest memory was buying a fish.  A betta fish, to...

Senior Kira Caldwell is taking three AP classes this year: AP Spanish 5, AP Statistics, and AP Chemistry.
Student of the Week: Kira Caldwell
October 16, 2024

Senior Kira Caldwell was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and at an early age of three months...

Sophomore Jackson Sprando loves nature and hopes to visit the Amazon rainforest one day.
Student of the Week: Jackson Sprando
October 9, 2024

For sophomore Jackson Sprando, acting has always been a part of his identity. “My...

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Sweet or Sour: “Pulsar” by L’Impératrice with Special Guest, Ms. Alayna Enos
Sweet or Sour: “Pulsar” by L’Impératrice with Special Guest, Ms. Alayna Enos
Clover Martin and Gwen Brown October 30, 2024

In the fifth episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior Gwen Brown welcome their first special guest, science teacher Ms. Alayna Enos. Ms. Enos...

Sweet or Sour: Riovaz's Self-Titled Album
Sweet or Sour: Riovaz’s Self-Titled Album
October 23, 2024

In the fourth episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior...

Sweet or Sour: “Harlequin” by Lady Gaga
Sweet or Sour: “Harlequin” by Lady Gaga
October 9, 2024

In the third episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior...

Sweet or Sour: Fred again..'s "ten days"
Sweet or Sour: Fred again..’s “ten days”
September 25, 2024

The album reviewed contains explicit content. In the second episode of Sweet or...

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Within the new Instagram update, parents will have more control over their child’s account, such as access to DMs and the ability to limit screen time.
Safety First: Why Instagram’s New Updates Are Good for Teens
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • October 2, 2024

Social media is bad for kids. This has been proven. But in the time we live in, for some people, social media is all they know.  Whether...

As social media has become more and more popular, the rates of FOMO have skyrocketed.
Most companies use FOMO to trick their customers into purchasing products to fit in.
Endless Scrolling and Endless Worries: The Impact Social Media Has on FOMO
May 15, 2024

The acronym FOMO, which stands for "fear of missing out," is a relatively new term, coined in 2004 by...

Despite vinyl records and other analog media not being the most convenient medium to view art, it’s that effort that makes it all the more meaningful.
The Hidden Cost of Convenience: The Power of Analog in a Digital Society
May 15, 2024

My weekly iPad screen time clocked in at 79 hours and 11 minutes on YouTube alone. With 168 hours in...

The current drug crisis in Ecuador isn’t one of its own making. Foreign countries and markets are directly complicit in the events that have taken place, and although foreign influence is part of the issue, the country is at the point where they need help to combat the growing influence of gangs.
The Price Ecuador Pays for America and Europe’s Cocaine Consumption
May 8, 2024

Ecuador was once regarded as one of the safest countries in South America. However, it is “an island...

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