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The final project of the semester urges students to consider how to make La Salle more climate friendly.
Climate Science Elective Empowers Students To Advocate for the Environment
Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2025

Last year, as part of a broader effort to respond to the deficit in learning surrounding climate change at La Salle, Science Department Chair Mr. Matthew Owen worked on creating the Climate Science class as a new elective...

Junior Mackenzie Barrera will be spending nine months in Germany, attending school through an immersion program.
What It’s Like To Spend Junior Year in Germany
Sophia Igarashi, Staff Reporter • January 8, 2025

Junior Mackenzie Barrera left the Portland International Airport on Aug. 9, 2024, waving goodbye to her family as she boarded her flight. The next time she plans to see them will be nine months later.  The plane...

Earth club has started its journey to improve La Salle’s environment and become an Oregon Green School (OGS).
Earth Club: Planting the Seeds for Stewardship
Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter • January 8, 2025

About once a week, La Salle’s newly Earth Club meets in science teacher Mr. Matt Owen’s room. Led by upperclassmen senior Rowan Bienapfl, junior Ashley Kamhoot, junior Ali Moran, senior Ivan Ramirez, senior Vanessa...

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Sophomore Brooklyn Barnes looks up to her neighbor, Kate, who is a nurse practitioner. “She’s one of the strongest people I know,” Barnes said. “She’s very chill, but she’s always open to everything and just always going to help everyone.”
Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Barnes
Harper Coleman, Editor • January 15, 2025

When she first came to La Salle, sophomore Brooklyn Barnes knew she wanted to play a sport. A naturally competitive person, Barnes had been playing...

The Detroit Lions secured the number one seed on Jan. 5.
Coaching, Talent, and Resilience: Why the Lions Are the Best Team in the NFC
January 15, 2025

In 2008, the Detroit Lions broke a record.  They became the first team to lose...

Senior Kennedy Harris went to the tennis state tournament her sophomore year, winning her second consecutive championship in the singles category.
Rallying Through High School, Kennedy Harris’ Doubt Couldn’t Stop Her
January 15, 2025

About 70% of youth quit organized sports by 13; the approximately 30% that go on...

Photo Story: Girls Basketball Dismantles Canby in 49–33 Win
Photo Story: Girls Basketball Dismantles Canby in 49–33 Win
January 8, 2025

For their first league game, La Salle’s girls basketball team hosted Canby High...

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La Salle students spend time to reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for 2025.
New Year, New Resolutions: Student Reflections on 2025 Goals
Brandon Rairden, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2025

As the calendar resets, many in the La Salle community are setting New Year’s resolutions, hoping to transform their lives in 2025.  From...

Staff join students for Flex Time trivia in Mr. Kyle Voge’s classroom.
Flex Time Fun: Mr. Voge’s Trivia for Candy
January 15, 2025

Physics teacher Mr. Kyle Voge started his iconic classroom trivia before his arrival...

Junior Kyla O’Gorman likes Oregon, but if the opportunity arises, would love to live in New York in the future.
Student of the Week: Kyla O’Gorman
January 15, 2025

Junior Kyla O’Gorman has known she wanted to attend La Salle, which was recommended...

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Finals
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Falcons!
In a world where politics divide us, it’s important to keep an open mind towards those we disagree with.
Modern-Day McCarthyism: The Past and Present of Our Split Society
James Garone, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2025

Today, our world is more polarized than ever.  We sort otherwise neutral ideas into two camps, paying no time to the thought of reaching...

Self-care matters, and stress management  should never take a back seat to academics during finals season.
Keep Calm and Test On: Anxiety Management Strategies for Finals Week
January 15, 2025

The end of the first semester is nearly here, and with it, the time many students dread is looming: finals...

After reading 100 books this year, these five novels stood out to me the most, with empathetic, energetic characters, witty dialogue, and clever, captivating writing.
Page Creases and Papercuts: What Reading 100 Books in 2024 Taught Me
January 8, 2025

At its core, reading is an act of empathy.  When reading books, particularly works of fiction, you...

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This year’s winter production, “Originals,” showcased six one-acts exploring elements of individualism, drama, and the unknown.
Laughs, Gasps, and More: the 2025 Winter One-Acts
Audrey Waters and Finn Christensen-McElroy January 15, 2025

The La Salle Theater Department opened their annual winter show, a series of one-acts entitled “Originals,” on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Featuring shows directed,...

A Peek Behind the Curtains of the Winter One Acts
A Peek Behind the Curtains of the Winter One Acts
January 15, 2025

For the second year in a row, the La Salle Theater has presented a series of one-acts...

“Nosferatu” pays homage to the original 1922 film with classic shots like Count Orlok’s hand reigning over the horizon.
Blood, Fangs, and Film
January 15, 2025

The following article reviews a movie that contains graphic and explicit content....

Wait, Is Post Malone Country Now?
Wait, Is Post Malone Country Now?
January 8, 2025

Just before Christmas roughly six years ago, children swarmed to see “Spider-Man:...

With the plethora of holiday-inspired items overflowing from the shelves of stores, here are the best offerings from Trader Joe's.
A Sweet Start to the Holidays at Trader Joe’s
December 18, 2024

As Christmas nears, Trader Joe’s has risen to the occasion, accommodating everyone’s...

What better way to dive into winter break than with a blanket, cookies, and your favorite Christmas movie?
Lighting Up the Holidays: Movies That Capture the Soul of Christmas
December 18, 2024

Christmas is a time that is filled with fond memories and tradition, so what better...

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