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On Wednesday, Nov. 13, students received gift assignments from their homeroom teachers, and had the next four weeks to purchase them by the due date of Dec. 11.
‘Tis the Season: La Salle Students Participate in Annual Christmas Drive
Esmé Ryznar and Eli Batcheller December 18, 2024

With Christmas approaching, La Salle students were tasked with purchasing gifts to donate to the families of Lot Whitcomb Elementary School. During Flex Time on Friday, Dec. 13, students stayed in their homerooms to wrap...

Pictured here are several members of the La Salle Speech and Debate Team on Saturday, Dec. 7, after the awards ceremony.
Speech and Debate Team Excels in Recent Tournaments
Grady Wilkinson, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024

In room 209 at Clackamas High School, the judge sets a 15-minute timer. This is all the time the two debating teams will have to prepare a full argument on whether or not schools should have cell phone bans. The duo from...

Through La Posada, students are able to “share and teach people about different aspects of their culture that are important to them,” Mr. Garza said.
Celebrating Culture and Christmas: Unidos Holds Annual La Posada
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • December 18, 2024

La Posada is an annual Christmas celebration in Mexico, typically occurring between Dec. 16 and 24. This year, the Unidos affinity group at La Salle held their own version on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 17.  Starting...

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Senior August Amistadi hopes to live in Bend or near the coast in the future, so he can continue at least one of the board sports he loves.
Athlete of the Week: August Amistadi
Brandon Rairden, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024

It doesn’t matter if it’s a snowboard, a surfboard, or even a skateboard; if there’s a board involved, senior August Amistadi is all for...

The road to the national championship trophy gets longer as it shifts from the previous 4-team playoff to the new 12-team playoff format.
Bigger, Bolder, and More Controversial: Predicting the 2024 College Football Playoff
December 18, 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has reshaped the way we crown a national champion,...

The Falcons pulled out a 62-51 win against the Summit Storm.
Photo Story: Boys Basketball Defends The Nest Against Summit
December 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the La Salle boys basketball team took home a win against...

The Lady Falcons started off their season with a 64-43 win against North Eugene.
Photo Story: Girls Basketball Starts the Season Off With a Win Against North Eugene
December 18, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, La Salle’s girls basketball team hosted North Eugene High...

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Seven students, from the sophomore to senior class, give us a glimpse into their lives, balancing school, work, and often extracurriculars.
Juggling Paychecks and School Papers: The Balance Struggle Teens Often Face
Suzy Valdivia and Kaitlyn Roozen December 18, 2024

High school is an important part of most teens’ futures — it helps to set them up for success. And for many students, pursuing things beyond...

The bright lights luminating the Christmas market in Tours, France, which is where French teacher Ms. Amanda Barker lived.
Holidays Around La Salle: Diverse Traditions That Light Up the Winter Season
December 18, 2024

As Christmas approaches, some of the people at La Salle, including several students...

Sophomore Vivienne Bishop enjoys listening to music daily on Spotify, and at the moment, she has a preference for songs by artists Sabrina Carpenter, Chase Atlantic, and Lady Gaga.
Student of the Week: Vivienne Bishop
December 18, 2024

As often as four times a week, you can bet on finding sophomore Vivienne Bishop spending...

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Christmas Break!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Falcons!
Once a beloved annual feature, Spotify Wrapped now faces backlash for its heavy reliance on AI, which some argue strips music of its emotional connection.
Spotify Warped: When Algorithms Miss the Beat
Clover Martin, Assistant Editor • December 18, 2024

What happens when over-personalized algorithms guess wrong? Spotify learned this answer firsthand with its highly anticipated — and highly...

According to the Bureau of Reclamation, less than 3% of the earth’s water is fresh, and only 0.5% of that is available for human use. The rest of it is in places like glaciers, polar ice caps, and soil, or it is too highly polluted to be safe.
To Save Our Freshwater Is To Save Our Future
December 11, 2024

When Oregonians think about how much fresh water we have in the West Coast, images of the many lakes...

About 97% of high school students use their electronics for non-related work while in class.
The Consequences of Convenience: iPads vs. Paper
December 11, 2024

As students are using iPads instead of paper, teachers should be aware of the consequences — such as...

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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
Chloe Beymer, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024

As Christmas nears, Trader Joe’s has risen to the occasion, accommodating everyone’s holiday needs. The arrival of winter and the Christmas season brings with it the...

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...

“Wicked” — released on Nov. 22 — shines due to its superb cast, particularly Cynthia Ervio, who plays the movie’s misunderstood heroine, Elphaba Thropp, a young Wicked Witch of the West.
Defying Expectations, “Wicked” Masterfully Blends Music and Metaphor
December 11, 2024

This review contains spoilers for the film. “Are people born wicked?” asks Glinda...

“Arcane” as a whole has impacted the animation industry and pop culture through its mesmerizing art style, character designs, and music. A little over three years since “Arcane's” initial release, fans are wondering if the show’s second season will live up to the smash success of the first. To me, it definitely has.
“Arcane” Season Two: The Finale Fans Were Ready To Watch but Not Ready To Finish
December 11, 2024

The following article reviews a TV show that contains graphic content. On Oct....

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