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The La Salle Falconer

The La Salle Theater will be holding three more performances; Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m.
La Salle Theater Department Premieres the First Ever High School Production of the Musical Prometheus
Aurora Platas, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

The idea for Prometheus, La Salle’s spring musical, began long before La Salle’s opening night, as Michael Allen Harrison first conceptualized this production before 2005. It all started with an interest in mythology. “Well,...

 Sophomores participated in a day of community-building activities, forging memories for the rest of their time together in high school.
Photo Story: Sophomores Break Away From Academics With Day-Long Retreat
Milo Trevino, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, La Salle organized a mid-year retreat for sophomores aimed towards giving students a change of scenery and an introduction to La Salle’s range of diverse affinity groups, while upperclassmen led...

La Salle’s performance of Prometheus, composed by Michael Allen Harrison and written by David Bates, is the world premiere for the musical. The performance’s opening night is on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m.
Falcons Make Final Arrangements in Preparation for the World Premiere of “Prometheus”
Aurora Platas, Staff Reporter • April 17, 2024

What happens when Greek mythology, musical theater, and the La Salle Falcons join together?  It’s “Prometheus” — an original musical composed by Michael Allen Harrison, a writer and composer based in Portland....

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Caitlin Clark has the power to change women’s basketball and take it to a level never seen before.
Welcome to the Caitlin Clark Effect
Cadence Wooden, Editor • April 24, 2024

Cultural shift. A testament to women’s sports. Inspiration.  Caitlin Clark has inspired a new generation of athletes and is leaving...

The La Salle varsity softball team played a close game against Canby High School on Friday, April 19.
Photo Story: Varsity Softball Takes On Canby High School
April 24, 2024

A close game against Canby High School took place on Friday, April 19 at 4:00...

Mic’d Up With The Falconer: Will Robles and Baseball
Mic’d Up With The Falconer: Will Robles and Baseball
April 24, 2024

In preparation for the baseball team's series against rival Wilsonville High School...

Despite being down early in the game, the Falcons are able to rally and pull ahead in the final inning.
Photo Story: With a Walk-Off Hit the Falcons Pull Out the Win Against Centennial
April 24, 2024

La Salle’s varsity baseball team hosted Centennial High School on Tuesday,...

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While Taylor Swift’s newest LPs had the opportunity to be great — shown in songs like “Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine)” and “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” — they were ultimately too similar to her previous music and much, much too long.
Taylor Swift’s Latest LPs: Too Tortured and Too Safe
Finn Christensen-McElroy and Anne Rust April 24, 2024

2023 was Taylor Swift’s year.  From her three-hour-long, record-shattering Eras Tour, to being named Time’s Person of the Year, to receiving Album of the Year at the...

The North American Broadway tour of “Beetlejuice” made a stop in Portland and taught audiences about friendship, loneliness, finding happiness, and how to unleash a constant barrage of R-rated humor.
Broadway’s “Beetlejuice” Makes a Spectacle at the Keller
April 24, 2024

“Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice.” The phrase that lets you know something...

Brett and Buster: Food Cart Frenzy
Brett and Buster: Food Cart Frenzy
April 24, 2024

In this week’s edition, Brett and Buster head off to the food carts by their house...

Petals and Pawprints: Brett, Buster, Betty, and Buttercup
Petals and Pawprints: Brett, Buster, Betty, and Buttercup
April 17, 2024

In this week’s edition, Brett, Buster, Betty, and Buttercup take some time over...

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Senior Angelina Lopez was born in Oregon and has always lived here, having attended St. Therese Catholic School for elementary and middle school. However, her middle school experience was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the school to hold her classes and graduation remotely.
Student of the Week: Angelina Lopez
Rowan Bienapfl, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

Senior Angelina  Lopez was born in Oregon and has always lived here, but travels down to California frequently to visit family.  Lopez went...

As Nichols time at La Salle comes to an end, he reflects on the best of high school as well as looking forward towards his college-bound journey.
Student of the Week: Breslin Nichols
April 17, 2024

17-year-old Breslin Nichols is a native Oregonian who, prior to high school, attended...

Bánh xèo is a savory pancake-like dish originating from Central Vietnam. It is most often found as a street food, typically filled with various ingredients such as pork belly, shrimp, bean sprouts, and more.
Stick a Fork in It: Haylee Nguyen’s Bánh Xèo
April 17, 2024

Welcome to the sixth edition of Stick a Fork in It, the series where we explore the...

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Prometheus actors wait on stage on the first day of dress rehearsals.
Photos of the Week
Jasmine McIntosh, Editor • April 19, 2024

This week at La Salle featured a lot of fun outdoor activities, from spring sports to an exclusive senior recess. The theatre department has been working overtime to prepare...

Students can choose to engage in a variety of activities during Flex Time, including Uno, slime-making, bracelet-beading, hacky sack, decorating lunch sacks, asking their teachers questions, reading, and test and quiz corrections.
Photo Story: Exploring Flex Time at La Salle
April 17, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, students of all grade levels participate in Flex Time,...

Video Feature: Checking In With La Salle Seniors
Video Feature: Checking In With La Salle Seniors
April 10, 2024

As the class of 2024 nears their final days in a high school classroom, it’s important...

The softball team walks across the athletic complex after a sunny practice.
Photos of the Week
April 8, 2024

Last week at La Salle, spring sports sprung into action with tennis traveling...

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Students from approximately 40 different Oregon and Southwest Washington high schools gathered at Portland State University to attend the Asian American Youth Leadership Conference.
“Where Do We Fit?”: Finding Identity, Purpose, and Belonging
Tab Obuchowski, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

Faced with the question “What does human purpose mean?” during my Honors English II class, I found myself struggling with my identity. Suddenly...

Modern Shakespeare at his finest since literature and stories wouldn’t be the same without him.
From Stage to Screen: How Shakespeare’s Stories Continue To Inspire
April 24, 2024

William Shakespeare is one of the most important writers in English literature and holds a profound influence...

Sexual assault and abuse is a wide spread issue indirectly or directly affecting every American, and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a great time to raise awareness and share crucial information about this societal issue.
It’s Time To Take Action Together This Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 17, 2024

Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. 433,648 Americans 12 years and older become victims...

Biodiversity is important everywhere, but especially in our lawns because having biodiverse plant life helps conserve freshwater, reduce pesticide contamination, and support our friendly pollinators.
The Problem Right in Our Front Yard: The Urgent Need for Biodiversity
April 17, 2024

I always wondered why so many honey and bumble bees flocked to the blue blossom bush in my backyard....

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