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The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer
The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer
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

Chloe Beymer, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024

As Christmas nears, Trader Joe’s has risen to the occasion, accommodating everyone’s holiday needs. The arrival of winter and the Christmas season brings with it the addition of many enticing, winter-themed...

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

Ava Slater and Olivia Klein • December 18, 2024

Christmas is a time that is filled with fond memories and tradition, so what better way to kick off the holiday season than with classic Christmas movies? Whether it’s the chaos of family gatherings...

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Festive Film Crossword: Connect to Christmas With Holiday Trivia

Olivia Klein and Ava Slater • December 18, 2024

“Wicked” — released on Nov. 22 — shines due to its superb cast, particularly Cynthia Ervio, who plays the movie’s misunderstood heroine, Elphaba Thropp, a young Wicked Witch of the West.

Defying Expectations, “Wicked” Masterfully Blends Music and Metaphor

Finn Christensen-McElroy and Tabitha Obuchowski • December 11, 2024

This review contains spoilers for the film. “Are people born wicked?” asks Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North, at the outset of “Wicked.” “Or do they have wickedness...

“Arcane” as a whole has impacted the animation industry and pop culture through its mesmerizing art style, character designs, and music. A little over three years since “Arcane's” initial release, fans are wondering if the show’s second season will live up to the smash success of the first. To me, it definitely has.

“Arcane” Season Two: The Finale Fans Were Ready To Watch but Not Ready To Finish

Mercy Gobana, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024

The following article reviews a TV show that contains graphic content. On Oct. 27, 2009, Riot Games, commonly referred to by its shorthand, Riot, released “League of Legends,” a multiplayer online...

“Moana 2” shows that the funds don’t equal fans, and that as Disney has grown, its productions have become repetitive, cliché, and lackluster.

“Moana 2” Flatlines: Disney’s Sequel Fatigue

Clover Martin, Assistant Editor • December 4, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Released in 2016, “Moana” is hailed as part of a dying phenomenon: a Disney movie beloved by fans and critics alike.  “Moana 2” is neither.  The...

Jay Chang released a short collection of songs on Nov. 22 with his songs: “LaSalle Ave,” “Four Seasons,” “Paper Cut,” and “What You Need.”

Easing Into K-Pop — A Review of Jay Chang’s Newest EP

Elena Rodriguez, Staff Reporter • December 4, 2024

“Neighborhood” is a bilingual EP that has a mix of several different genres like pop, funk, soul, and R&B in English and Korean. Jay Chang contributed greatly to this EP as a lyricist and co-producer,...

Theater teacher Mr. Michael Shelton is proud of how the actors have grown through the production of “Lost Girl.” “I think a lot of the actors really matured and improved,” he said.

La Salle’s Theater Department Brings Fall Show “Lost Girl” to the Stage

Rowan Bienapfl, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2024

La Salle’s Theater Department had the opening night of its fall show, “Lost Girl” by playwright Kimberly Bellower on Friday, Nov. 3. The department put on the production 6 times, concluding on...

Since debuting nearly 10 years ago, the K-pop sensation has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, having sold out nine of 10 of their U.S. concert venues this year, headlining Lollapalooza Berlin, and seeing a surge in album sales in recent years in South Korea.

Top-Selling K-Pop Sensation “SEVENTEEN” Plays It Safe With New Release, “SPILL THE FEELS”

Grady Wilkinson, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

Since their debut in 2015, 13-member K-pop group SEVENTEEN has taken the world by storm. They have consistently shattered records, and last year, their EP “FML” became the best-selling album of 2023,...

Coldplay also released an extended version of “Moon Music” called “Moon Music (Full Moon Edition)” on the same day as the original.

Exploring the Emotional Journey in Coldplay’s “Moon Music” Album

Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

Coldplay, a British rock band with five members including the lead singer Chris Martin, released their latest album on Oct. 4, called “Moon Music”. This album includes 10 songs and features various...

Sweet or Sour: “Pulsar” by L’Impératrice with Special Guest, Ms. Alayna Enos

Clover Martin and Gwen Brown • October 30, 2024

In the fifth episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior Gwen Brown welcome their first special guest, science teacher Ms. Alayna Enos. Ms. Enos chose to cover the French six-member...

Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night

Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night

Bella Buss, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2024

The following article reviews movies that contain graphic content. Fall is in full swing and we are nearing the end of October. With Halloween fast approaching, what better way is there to get into...

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