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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...

Students shop at La Salle’s flea market, aiding their wallets, closets, and the environment.
Student Resellers Promote Sustainable Shopping Through Flea Market
Audrey Waters and Milo Trevino February 11, 2025

The cafeteria was transformed into a flea market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, where clothing donations were sold to students wanting to upgrade their wardrobe while also raising money for the Oregon Environmental...

Students came to the gym and listened to Ms. Kimberly Howard Wade give a keynote address and learned from Hip Hop Soulsation Academy about Black history and its connection to dance during an assembly on Friday, Feb. 7.
Annual Black History Month Assembly Spotlights Heritage and Hip-Hop
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • February 11, 2025

To celebrate Black History Month, students gathered in the gym on Friday, Feb. 7, for an assembly. Near the beginning, juniors Abigail Baye and Meklit Wondwossen introduced the keynote speaker — Ms. Kimberly Howard...

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

This season, one of the main goals for the boys swim team has been integrating first-time members of the sport into the community and preparing...

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...

Photo Story: Boys Basketball Bests Canby High School at Home, 77-75
Photo Story: Boys Basketball Bests Canby High School at Home, 77-75
February 11, 2025

On the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, the boys varsity basketball team took on Canby...

Junior Henry Perrin’s favorite teacher at La Salle is science teacher Mr. Ryan Kain, who instructs his Honors Biology course.
Athlete of the Week: Henry Perrin
February 11, 2025

For junior Henry Perrin, his love of skiing stems from two things: competition and...

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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
Julia Hoesly, Assistant Editor • February 11, 2025

Over the years, junior Zach El Youssef has learned to appreciate the time that he is given.  “You don’t have much of it,” he said....

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...

Ten students shared the tales behind their keychains, stickers and other water bottle attachments.
From Dents to Decals: Water Bottles of La Salle
January 29, 2025

Not only are water bottles practical, but they can also become a reflection of their...

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Winter Formal
Have fun Falcons!
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
Clover Martin, Assistant Editor • February 11, 2025

Personal style — as obvious as it may seem — should be representative of your personality and history. It serves as a record of your lived...

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...

The multitude of fires that broke out across Los Angeles this month signifies the growing costs of climate change and the kind of future our reluctance — or refusal — to act will create.
Our Future Is Going Up in Flames
January 29, 2025

I’m no stranger to wildfires.  Growing up in the Bay Area, they were a fact of life. Drought, smog,...

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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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