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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

Planning for the assembly covering the winter sports season and annual Better Together fundraiser — which included filming a video along with attending sports events, such as an equestrian meet — began months before it was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Director of Community and Student Leadership Ms. Adriana Noesi explained.
Showcasing School Spirit, La Salle Holds Better Together and Winter Sports Pep Assembly
Esmé Ryznar and Finn Christensen-McElroy February 19, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, La Salle held an assembly highlighting winter activities and jumpstarting Better Together.  With teams spanning from basketball and swimming to ski, snowboarding, speech and debate, and equestrian,...

Helping students think beyond the classroom, religion teacher Mr. Dan Marcantuono said his teaching approach aims to make students feel comfortable.
“A Blessing”: How Mr. Marc Found His Passion for Teaching
Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2025

When religion teacher Mr. Dan Marcantuono, better known as Mr. Marc, walked into a high school classroom as a teacher this year, it wasn’t exactly where he imagined his career would take him. Teaching, in fact, was once...

Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt helps a junior Gabrielle Jones with classwork.
Class Prep at a College Prep: How La Salle’s Teachers Get Ready for School
Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter • February 11, 2025

Lasallian teachers prepare for lessons in a variety of different ways. From Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt prepping for classes in the summer, to STEAM Director Ms. Carie Coleman preparing on Sundays, here’s a glimpse into...

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With an overall record of 13-7, the boys varsity basketball team is now ranked No. 9 in the state.
Photo Story: Boys Basketball Defends the Nest Against Rex Putnam
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • February 19, 2025

The boys varsity basketball team took on Rex Putnam High School at home on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Falcons took the lead early and maintained...

Sophomore Ben McCaffrey is a point guard for the junior varsity basketball team, and believes the role consists of being a leader on the court.
Athlete of the Week: Ben McCaffrey
February 19, 2025

Sophomore Ben McCaffrey is a longtime athlete.  He recently joined La Salle’s...

The districts swim meet will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Boys Swim: Wrapping Up the Season and Preparing for Districts
February 11, 2025

This season, one of the main goals for the boys swim team has been integrating first-time...

The districts swim meet will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Girls Swim Team Reflects on Their Season as They Advance to Districts
February 11, 2025

This season, the girls swim team has experienced a lot of growth and triumphs. Senior...

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Senior Mercedes Rodriguez is taking Leadership this year and enjoys speaking with staff and students, planning events, and seeing what goes well versus what needs to change.
Student of the Week: Mercedes Rodriguez
Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2025

Senior Mercedes Rodriguez has lived in Oregon her whole life, attending Christ the King before moving right next door to La Salle. At La Salle,...

One aspect of his junior year that Zach El Youssef is looking forward to is Journey, La Salle’s tri-annual retreat for 11th and 12th graders, which he will be attending in April.
Student of the Week: Zach El Youssef
February 11, 2025

Over the years, junior Zach El Youssef has learned to appreciate the time that he...

Freshman Rae Skeldon enjoys cooking, saying that she sticks to the Nestle chocolate chip brand recipe, following the instructions on the back of the package for her signature cookies.
Student of the Week: Rae Skeldon
February 5, 2025

Freshman Rae Skeldon has called Oregon home for nearly a decade, but her story started...

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Winter Formal
Have fun Falcons!
Idling far behind its peers, the U.S. remains the only developed country not to provide any national paid parental leave despite support for progress from all sides of the political spectrum.
Penalizing Parenthood: How U.S. Paid Leave Policy Fails Families
Harper Coleman, Editor • February 19, 2025

Adele described motherhood well when she called it the “Sweetest Devotion,” and all parents should have the right to experience that devotion...

In an era where trends appear and vanish within weeks, fashion has lost its connection to identity and authenticity — becoming as fleeting as a social media post.
Fashion: Fast, Furious, and Forgettable
February 11, 2025

Personal style — as obvious as it may seem — should be representative of your personality and history....

I made many new friends playing at recess on Lot Whitcomb’s playground, who I will never forget.
One Hour a Week, a Lifetime’s Worth of Memories: Lasallian Ministry
February 5, 2025

Being hit, punched, and splattered with ketchup were some of the best memories I made in the first semester...

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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
Clover Martin, Assistant Editor • February 19, 2025

When Kendrick Lamar took the stage at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, it wasn’t just about hits. It was about hitting back. In just 13 minutes — with a record-breaking...

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
January 15, 2025

The La Salle Theater Department opened their annual winter show, a series of...

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...

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