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Avari Brocker, senior and president of the All Minds All Bodies club, said that she chose to do an exhibit for Disability Awareness and Women’s History Month because “it gives it that level of importance that I think these people deserve.”
Bringing a “Passion Project” to Life, Senior Avari Brocker Advocates for Awareness
Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Haben Girma was the first deaf-blind person to graduate from Harvard Law School and is a lawyer and advocate for human rights along with disability justice. Climbing back to success after nearly being killed in a car...

La Salle's religion department, along with the broader Catholic community, continues to navigate how to teach and practice core religious values in a world with AI.
Prioritizing “Human Education,” Religion Teachers View AI Through a Lasallian Lens
Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Assistant Editor • March 19, 2025

For La Salle’s religion department, questions of humanity, integrity, and love lie at the intersection of AI and the school’s core values.  And while La Salle introduced a new policy last year in every syllabus officially...

Students unwind by crafting friendship bracelets in the main hallway.
Photo Story: Lasallians Attend Indoor Recess Flex
Emmett Strackany, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2025

During Recess Flex Time on Wednesday, March 12, students experienced a change of pace from the typical Wednesday Academic Flex. With activities ranging from Just Dance in the cafeteria to volleyball in the gym, students...

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Sports
The 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament bracket waiting to be filled in before the tournament's first game.
March Madness: Which Teams Will Triumph?
Lou Rodriguez, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

Many sports fans look forward to spring. MLB's opening day and the NHL and NBA playoffs are all havens for sports fans after the rough stretch...

“We did the unthinkable,” sophomore Riggy Khyungra said, reflecting on the team’s victory. “We made history.”
39 Years in the Making: La Salle Boys Basketball Brings Home the Championship
March 19, 2025

In a true Cinderella story, the No. 9 ranked La Salle varsity boys basketball team...

Photo Story: Falcons Upset Wildcats in 5A Boys Basketball Semifinals
Photo Story: Falcons Upset Wildcats in 5A Boys Basketball Semifinals
March 19, 2025

The No. 9 La Salle boys varsity basketball team faced off against No. 4 Wilsonville...

Varsity boys basketball played Caldera High School following a first round matchup against Woodburn High School on Saturday, March 8, where they won 63-48.
Photo Story: Falcons’ Boys Basketball Fly Past First Seed Caldera
March 19, 2025

The Falcons started their 5A state championship run facing the highly-ranked...

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If sophomore Ray Patrick were to give a piece of advice to his younger self, it’d be to be more open to trying new things and talking to more people.
Student of the Week: Ray Patrick
Gian Manzon, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

Striving to help others and attempting to make a difference, sophomore Ray Patrick looks up to his father, a forest firefighter and role model...

The anticipated week of break is nearing as the Falcons prepare for time away from school.
Flowers Blooming and Students Relaxing: Falcons Share Spring Break Plans
March 19, 2025

This year for spring break, Falcons are looking forward to some time off — a break...

Junior Charlotte Robinson likes to listen to all kinds of music, and her most common way of enjoying it is on CDs. She has a large CD collection, compiled from both her own efforts and her mom’s.
Student of the Week: Charlotte Robinson
March 12, 2025

Junior Charlotte Robinson has always had a passion for art.  Robinson, who is...

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Opinion
We are not our grades, and we can’t judge ourselves based on them.
Beyond the A’s: Realizing My Worth Isn’t in My GPA
Rita Tran, Assistant Editor • March 19, 2025

For as long as I could remember, I thought that my grades determined my self-worth.  Getting good grades has always been — ever since I...

Replika advertises itself as an understanding friend who’s there for you at any given moment, yet in practice, genuine connection is sacrificed for the sake of immediate validation.
Replika: How AI Companions Recklessly Reinvent the Meaning of Connection
March 12, 2025

A response within seconds. An appearance catered to your interests.  A tone that only reveals...

During his 2024 campaign, Trump won over a population impacted by inflation by convincing voters that under him, prices would drop dramatically.
Trump’s Tariffs are Here: What Does This Mean For Us?
March 5, 2025

The most beautiful word in the dictionary is “tariff.” That is, if you ask President Donald Trump. The...

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In this photo, I chose to cover my eyes and mouth with a white cloth to represent the isolating experiences I’ve had at predominantly white schools. The cloth symbolizes how I have been held back and mistreated by some of my white peers and teachers, and my hands peeling back the cloth is me bravely stepping forward and telling my story for the first time.

Alone in a Crowd: Being a Black Student at a Predominantly White School

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Mastering Notability: Tips and Tricks for Ultimate Note-Taking Success

Mastering Notability: Tips and Tricks for Ultimate Note-Taking Success

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Whether it's rap, metal, or plain old classic rock, music is a perfect way to set the mood before a game or practice.

Game Time: The Essential Pregame Playlist

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Junior Godwin Toku said that he will do whatever his team needs fulfilled, competing in a range of events spanning from shot put to long jump.

Athlete of the Week: Godwin Toku

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With prom coming soon, here are some ideas for you to ask out your soon-to-be prom date that will leave them with a smile on their face.

Promposals Are In: Here Are 10 Easy Ways To Ask Someone to Prom

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If sophomore Ray Patrick were to give a piece of advice to his younger self, it’d be to be more open to trying new things and talking to more people.

Student of the Week: Ray Patrick

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Arts & Entertainment
McRae’s super fans gave themselves the name Tater Tots.
“So Close to What”: An Album About Self Exploration, Relationships, Toxic Environments, and Growth
Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2025

Some of the songs on the album contain explicit content. Tate McRae has been a young popstar since the age of 14, when she released her first-ever song, “One Day.”...

“Captain America: Brave New World” brings to light heroes such as Captain America and The Falcon in the middle of an international crisis where everyone is angry and seeing red. The iconic shield stands tall amid softened blossoms, providing room for the light of the future.
Marvel’s Turning Point: A Sign of Destruction or a Sign of Hope for a “Brave New World”?
March 12, 2025

In theaters, most are expecting the worst and the air is tense, but when Sam Wilson...

Tyler’s animation and energetic personality lit up the sets and the stadium all evening during his show at the Moda Center on Feb. 26.
Much More Than the Mask — A Concert Review of “CHROMAKOPIA”
March 5, 2025

The albums mentioned in this article contain explicit content. Tyler, The Creator...

Oklou’s vocals shine through, reaching impressively high-pitched notes.
Oklou’s “Choke Enough” Is Nothing Short of Pure Emotion Put Into Music
March 5, 2025

“Choke Enough” (all songs stylized in all lowercase) is French singer, producer,...

Sweet or Sour: “Light, Dark, Light Again” by Angie McMahon with Special Guest, Mr. Greg Larson
Sweet or Sour: “Light, Dark, Light Again” by Angie McMahon with Special Guest, Mr. Greg Larson
February 25, 2025

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

During the most-watched Super Bowl in history, Lamar turned spectacle into subversion — flipping patriotic symbols on their heads.
A Revolution, Televised: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
February 19, 2025

When Kendrick Lamar took the stage at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, it wasn’t...

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