May 29, 2024
Julia Hoesly, Staff ReporterMay 22, 2024
Finn Christensen-McElroy, Assistant EditorMay 22, 2024
Zayna Elkhal, Staff ReporterMay 22, 2024
Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor
![Next year, valedictorian Gavin Kim and salutatorian Luke Martin will both head to Gonzaga University to become future Bulldogs.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Val.jpg)
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...
![Many works of art were featured at this year’s art showcase and sale, including ceramics, greeting cards, and prints of photography and fine art pieces.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/order_-1-1200x800.jpg)
On May 21 through May 24, La Salle’s art program held their annual art showcase and sale. At the end of each school year, students can participate by choosing to sell pieces of art they’ve made during their time in...
![Facing a rematch of the 2020 presidential election, many members of the Class of 2024 are feeling fatigued about their current options.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/elections-1200x800.jpeg)
In every election, what’s known throughout the political world as ‘the generational effect’ plays a large role in who turns out to the polls and the values they bring with them. Depending on the time period that...
![In addition to her athletic lifestyle, sophomore Malia Crimin is also interested in getting more experience in art after having taken Art Foundations taught by Ms. Lakshmi Cha Asokan.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/114A0289-1200x800.jpeg)
Sophomore Malia Crimin has been an athlete her whole life. From soccer, basketball, and track to swim, cross country, and even jiujitsu, Cimin...
![One of senior Milan Cieslak’s favorite things about track has been the community. “Everyone I’ve met in the sport is so awesome, he said. “It’s something special … It’s just been amazing.”](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Milan.jpg)
Throughout his high school career, senior Milan Cieslak’s goals were to get a state...
![The La Salle boys tennis team claimed the title of state champions on Saturday, May 25, gaining the title for the first time since 2011.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/117A5579-1200x800.jpeg)
On Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, the La Salle boys tennis team competed...
![Looking ahead to college soccer, senior Sydney Spotts is excited to see how she will keep up with and thrive in the competitive environment.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/uuidF2A5411F-053E-4BC3-84DF-9C7FC4BDCD3Clibrary1type1mode1loctruecaptrue.jpg)
Starting at the young age of six, senior Sydney Spotts’ passion for soccer bloomed,...
![Brett and Buster: Graduation Adventure](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Final-Brett-and-Buster.jpg)
In this week’s edition, Brett and Buster go through a lot in a short period of time with graduation, finding old memories, and heading out to college. The two will part...
![From 90’s Synth-Pop to Mexican Rancheras — a Pride Month Playlist Spanning Generations and Genres](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/photo-1200x900.jpg)
This article includes songs with explicit content. With Pride month starting in...
![Brett and Buster: Senior Reminiscing](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brett-and-Buster-senior-event-1200x913.jpeg)
In this week’s edition, Brett and Buster attend their senior year BBQ to enjoy...
![More Than A Car: The Ford F-series](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/115A2005-1200x800.jpg)
While cars are meant to take you from point A to B, certain vehicles feel like they...
![On Aug. 30, 2024, the class of 2027 stepped into La Salle’s hallways for their first official day of classes. More than 175 days later, they have stories to share about their experiences so far.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/freshman-photo-1200x900.jpeg)
![The senior class enjoys their final talent show.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/117A4917-1200x800.jpeg)
On Thursday, May 23, all La Salle students piled into the gym for a talent show...
![Senior Aidan McBride is coming off of his second state championship for tennis, and will be attending Baylor University after graduation next fall.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/aidan.jpg)
With a passion for guitar and tennis, senior Aidan McBride began his journey at La...
![Humans of La Salle: Breaking Down Summer Plans](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2968-1200x619.jpeg)
The 2023-2024 school year is coming to a close, which means that summer plans are...
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![La Salle Builds ‘Connections’ through NYT Games](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5387-1200x834.png)
With the widespread enthusiasm for The New York Times games found across campus, The Falconer spoke with Mr. Banks, a Wordle and Connections fan and strong crossword enthusiast...
![Video Feature: La Salle Prepares for Summer Life on Campus](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-29-225428.png)
To learn about the activities taking place on campus this summer, The Falconer talked...
![Sweet or Sour: Childish Gambino’s “Atavista”](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/podcast-1200x800.png)
The album reviewed contains explicit content Welcome to the fourth episode of...
![Three Months of Planning, One Day of Fun: St. La Salle Day 2024](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/st-la-salle-1200x646.jpeg)
On Friday, May 25, students kicked off the annual St. La Salle Day celebration with...
![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.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/uuid0D2DDDFF-737A-46A6-A897-A6A690623DDBlibrary1type1mode1loctruecaptrue.jpg)
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.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/records-1200x800.png)
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.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecuador-piece-photo-1200x664.jpeg)
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.](https://lasallefalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/uuid5E946C8C-3354-460D-9314-9BE695DD700Clibrary1type1mode1loctruecaptrue.jpg)
When NASA sent its first woman to space, Sally Ride, why was it they thought she might need 100 tampons...
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