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College counselors Ms. Jennifer Brigham and Ms. Madeleine Hanley said that visits from schools, such as the one held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the University of San Diego, allow students to become engaged with the college admissions process and better understand what they want out of it.
La Salle Kicks Off the Year and the College Admissions Season With a Flurry of College Visits
Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief • September 18, 2024

One of many college visits that’s occurred since the beginning of the year was held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, with a representative from the University of San Diego (USD) answering student questions, explaining academics,...

La Salle welcomes several new members of the staff, some familiar with the Lasallian community and others experiencing it for the first time.
Welcoming Many New Staff Members to the Nest, La Salle Kicks Off the Year With Faces New and Familiar
Kayah Cieslak, Finn Christensen-McElroy, Audrey Waters, Rita Tran, Clover Martin, Tabitha Obuchowski, and Harper Coleman September 11, 2024

As the seasons shift from summer to fall, with temperatures dropping and leaves falling, changes can also be seen within La Salle’s staff and faculty. This school year brings ten new faces, filling diverse roles spanning...

Next year, valedictorian Gavin Kim and salutatorian Luke Martin will both head to Gonzaga University to become future Bulldogs.
Setting the Bar for Academic Excellence: Valedictorian Gavin Kim and Salutatorian Luke Martin Headline Class of 2024 As Singular Representatives
Seychelle Marks-Bienen and Brooks Coleman May 29, 2024

Every year, La Salle’s Academic Council selects a lineup of valedictorians and salutatorians — students that embody the highest caliber of academic performance. This selection process takes a holistic approach, taking...

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The La Salle varsity boys soccer team lost to Glencoe High School on Thursday Sept. 12, at home.
Photo Story: La Salle Varsity Boys Soccer Takes On Glencoe, Falling Short in a 4–3 Defeat
Lizzie Ceballos, Staff Reporter • September 18, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 12, La Salle, ranked #9 in 5A, competed in an intense showdown against Glencoe High School, ranked #6 in 6A, which resulted...

The freshmen, wearing their class color white, cheer for participants of the games.
Photo Story: La Salle Football Hosts Westview After a Welcome Week Pep Assembly
September 18, 2024

During the first home game of the season on Friday, Sept. 13, the La Salle varsity...

Photo Story: Varsity Boys Soccer Travels to Jesuit, Ending in a 1–4 Loss
September 18, 2024

Falcons boys varsity soccer, ranked #9 in 5A, competed in a non-league away game...

Photo Story: Falcons Varsity Volleyball Dominate Parkrose in Three Quick Sets at the Brick Oven
Photo Story: Falcons Varsity Volleyball Dominate Parkrose in Three Quick Sets at the Brick Oven
September 18, 2024

The La Salle girls varsity volleyball team hosted Parkrose High School in a league...

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Beabadoobee, also known as Beatrice Laus, was born in the Philippines and grew up in the United Kingdom. “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” is her third studio album, following five extended plays and her albums “Fake It Flowers” and “Beatopia.”
Beabadoobee Confronts Adulthood With Nuance and Wisdom In “This Is How Tomorrow Moves”
Kayah Cieslak and Finn Christensen-McElroy September 18, 2024

The studio at 30065 Morning View Dr., Malibu, California, has a long history. Initially a coastal ranch property built in 1958, it switched hands between bands, actresses,...

Brett and Buster: Graduation Adventure
Brett and Buster: Graduation Adventure
May 29, 2024

In this week’s edition, Brett and Buster go through a lot in a short period...

From 90’s Synth-Pop to Mexican Rancheras — a Pride Month Playlist Spanning Generations and Genres
From 90’s Synth-Pop to Mexican Rancheras — a Pride Month Playlist Spanning Generations and Genres
May 29, 2024

This article includes songs with explicit content. With Pride month starting in...

Brett and Buster: Senior Reminiscing
Brett and Buster: Senior Reminiscing
May 22, 2024

In this week’s edition, Brett and Buster attend their senior year BBQ to enjoy...

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Senior Bailey Fronk is a big reader, with her all-time favorite series being “The Hunger Games.”
Student of the Week: Bailey Fronk
Clover Martin, Assistant Editor • September 18, 2024

From the time she was young, senior Bailey Fronk has always known what direction she wants to steer her life toward: acting. Growing up in...

Sophomore Jack London said he hopes his peers perceive him as “compassionate, hardworking, and Christian.”
Student of the Week: Jack London
September 11, 2024

Born and raised in Oregon, sophomore Jack London previously attended St. John the...

The senior class enjoys their final talent show.
Sharing Secret Talents: La Salle's 2024 Talent Show
May 29, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, all La Salle students piled into the gym for a talent show...

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Sweet or Sour: Charli XCX's “brat”
Sweet or Sour: Charli XCX's “brat”
Gwen Brown and Clover Martin September 18, 2024

The album reviewed contains explicit content. This is the first episode of Sweet or Sour, Season 2, and a special one. Junior Clover Martin and senior Gwen Brown have a...

La Salle Builds ‘Connections’ through NYT Games
La Salle Builds ‘Connections’ through NYT Games
May 29, 2024

With the widespread enthusiasm for The New York Times games found across campus,...

Video Feature: La Salle Prepares for Summer Life on Campus
Video Feature: La Salle Prepares for Summer Life on Campus
May 29, 2024

To learn about the activities taking place on campus this summer, The Falconer talked...

Sweet or Sour: Childish Gambino’s “Atavista”
Sweet or Sour: Childish Gambino’s “Atavista”
May 29, 2024

The album reviewed contains explicit content Welcome to the fourth episode of...

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As social media has become more and more popular, the rates of FOMO have skyrocketed.
Most companies use FOMO to trick their customers into purchasing products to fit in.
Endless Scrolling and Endless Worries: The Impact Social Media Has on FOMO
Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2024

The acronym FOMO, which stands for "fear of missing out," is a relatively new term, coined in 2004 by Patrick McGinnis, an author of nine books...

Despite vinyl records and other analog media not being the most convenient medium to view art, it’s that effort that makes it all the more meaningful.
The Hidden Cost of Convenience: The Power of Analog in a Digital Society
May 15, 2024

My weekly iPad screen time clocked in at 79 hours and 11 minutes on YouTube alone. With 168 hours in...

The current drug crisis in Ecuador isn’t one of its own making. Foreign countries and markets are directly complicit in the events that have taken place, and although foreign influence is part of the issue, the country is at the point where they need help to combat the growing influence of gangs.
The Price Ecuador Pays for America and Europe’s Cocaine Consumption
May 8, 2024

Ecuador was once regarded as one of the safest countries in South America. However, it is “an island...

Many women often feel afraid, embarrassed, or ashamed of their period, even around other women. This needs to change.
Let’s Talk, Period.
May 8, 2024

When NASA sent its first woman to space, Sally Ride, why was it they thought she might need 100 tampons...

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