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The La Salle Falconer

Math Department Chair Ms. Kristin Boyle said that she and the other teachers meet formally at least twice a week to plan for the class and make adjustments for future semesters. However, she said often they talk about it in passing multiple times in a day.
Equipping Students For Lifelong Success: Three Teachers and the Class of 2028 Take on New ‘Learning How to Learn’ Class
Harper Coleman, Editor • October 9, 2024

For Mr. Chris Long, Director of Academic Resources, the recently developed “Learning How to Learn” class is more than just a new course. It’s the culmination of years of hard work that began during his doctoral research...

Photo Story: Homecoming Mass Presents an Opportunity to Grow Community
Photo Story: Homecoming Mass Presents an Opportunity to Grow Community
Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

The Brick Oven took on a new look Tuesday, Oct. 9, to celebrate Homecoming Mass in a new style, hosted by Father James M. Antonio, SJ.  The seating and pulpit were rearranged from the normal positions in order to highlight...

Performers from the Danza-Azteca troupe Ollin Yollitzli PDX illustrated an aspect of Latiné/Hispanic culture through music, costumes, and dance at the assembly on Friday, Sept. 27.
Performers and Speakers Bring Dance, Music, and Perspective to Latiné/Hispanic Heritage Month
Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief • October 2, 2024

During an assembly on Friday, Sept. 27 highlighting Latiné/Hispanic Heritage Month, Director of Community and Student Leadership Ms. Adriana Noesi shared her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Venezueala when she...

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La Salle Varsity Girls Soccer, ranked #11 in 5A, dominated Milwaukie High School, ranked #18 in 5A.
Photo Story: The Varsity Girls Soccer Team Hosts Future Falcon Night, Pulling Ahead to a 4–0 Victory Over Milwaukie High School
Lizzie Ceballos, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

The La Salle varsity girls soccer team hosted their annual Future Falcon Night on Thursday, Oct. 4. at 7 p.m., inviting potential Future...

Sophomore Bennett Okello is a part of Black Student Union and likes his geometry, Spanish, and weightlifting classes the most.
Athlete of the Week: Bennett Okello
October 9, 2024

After being introduced to the sport by his friends, sophomore Bennett Okello has...

Photo Story: Boys Varsity Soccer Snatches a 2–0 Victory at Milwaukie
Photo Story: Boys Varsity Soccer Snatches a 2–0 Victory at Milwaukie
October 9, 2024

The La Salle boys varsity soccer team traveled to Milwaukie High School and came...

Varsity football played their second home game of the season, falling to Glencoe. Their record is now 1-1 in league and 3-1 overall.
Photo Story: Varsity Football Team Loses Home Game to Glencoe, 20-27
October 2, 2024

Obtaining their first loss of the season, the La Salle varsity football team...

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American Christian singer, rapper, song writer, and record producer Christopher Michael Hulvey recently released his new album, “CRY.”
Christian Music Is Cool Too: Rapper Hulvey Creates a Wide Variety of Songs for Everyone To Enjoy
Izzy Garlington, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

Christopher Michael Hulvey, more commonly known as his stage name Hulvey, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released eight albums,...

In close proximity to La Salle there are many different Trader Joe’s stores where these delightful fall treats can be found.
Trader Joe’s Is Embracing the Fall Spirit With These Seven Tasty Seasonal Treats
October 9, 2024

As the season of fall begins, flavors such as apple, maple, butternut squash, and...

A sketch of the town center gazebo in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
The Gilmore Girls: Our Second Home in Stars Hollow, Connecticut
October 2, 2024

Few shows are able to obtain enough viewership to get renewed for a third season....

A collection of student and staff performances brought people together on the evening of Friday, Sept. 20, at the first Open Mic Night of the year.
Open Mic Night: Spotlighting the Voices of La Salle
September 25, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, La Salle held the first Open Mic Night of the year, which...

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Sophomore Jackson Sprando loves nature and hopes to visit the Amazon rainforest one day.
Student of the Week: Jackson Sprando
Maya Calik, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

For sophomore Jackson Sprando, acting has always been a part of his identity. “My parents always say, ‘he’s always been our little actor,’”...

Junior Gabrielle Jones’ go-to boba order is a jasmine milk tea.
Student of the Week: Gabrielle Jones
October 2, 2024

Junior Gabrielle Jones began her journey at La Salle after attending All Saints School...

La Salle students learned about clubs and hung out on the field during Flex Time on Friday, Sept. 20.
Photo Story: La Salle Students Connect and Contribute to Community in 2024 Club Fair
September 25, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, La Salle students met on the track to explore various clubs...

Freshman Riley Kerrigan’s love for humor extends into television, with some of his favorite shows being “The Good Place” and “Parks and Recreation.”
Student of the Week: Riley Kerrigan
September 25, 2024

Community played a crucial role in freshman Riley Kerrigan’s time at All Saints...

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Sweet or Sour: “Harlequin” by Lady Gaga
Sweet or Sour: “Harlequin” by Lady Gaga
Clover Martin and Gwen Brown October 9, 2024

In the third episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior Gwen Brown cover “Harlequin,” Lady Gaga’s newest project, which came out Sept. 23....

Sweet or Sour: Fred again..'s "ten days"
Sweet or Sour: Fred again..'s "ten days"
September 25, 2024

The album reviewed contains explicit content. In the second episode of Sweet or...

Sweet or Sour: Charli XCX's “brat”
Sweet or Sour: Charli XCX's “brat”
September 18, 2024

The album reviewed contains explicit content. This is the first episode of Sweet...

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,...

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Within the new Instagram update, parents will have more control over their child’s account, such as access to DMs and the ability to limit screen time.
Safety First: Why Instagram’s New Updates Are Good for Teens
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • October 2, 2024

Social media is bad for kids. This has been proven. But in the time we live in, for some people, social media is all they know.  Whether...

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
May 15, 2024

The acronym FOMO, which stands for "fear of missing out," is a relatively new term, coined in 2004 by...

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...

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