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The La Salle Falconer

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

In the new one-lunch schedule introduced at the start of this year, the entire student body — just under 700 people — orders lunch, heats up food, and socializes at the same time.

“Change Is Hard”: Students and Staff React to New One-Lunch Policy

Kaitlyn Roozen and Finn Christensen-McElroy October 8, 2025

After many years of a consistent two-lunch system, La Salle implemented a dramatic shift in the way students experience lunch at the start of this year, introducing two days of the week when the entire...

Learn more about the recent government shutdown and how it’s affecting the La Salle community.

“No One’s Blinking Yet”: What You Need to Know About the Government Shutdown

Clover Martin, Editor October 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the clock struck 12:01 a.m. in Washington, DC, and the United States government shut down. One of Congress’ primary — and most important — duties is deciding the government’s...

This year, 330 prospective students registered for Open House, either through RSVP or at the door — a 60-person increase from last year, according to Director of Admissions Kelsey Hui.

La Salle’s Annual Open House Draws a Big Turnout With Over 800 Visitors

Grady Wilkinson, Assistant Editor October 8, 2025

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, La Salle hosted Open House, an annual event where hundreds of prospective students and parents visit the school and receive tours, look into classrooms, meet...

La Salle’s Homecoming Mass took place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, featuring Father James M. Antonio, SJ, from St. Ignatius.

Photo Story: Celebrations Continue With Annual Homecoming Mass

Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Assistant Editor October 8, 2025

La Salle hosted its annual Homecoming Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 7 — another part of the school’s week of festivities commemorating the spirit of Homecoming. Father James M. Antonio, SJ, was invited...

For the first time in La Salle history, this year's freshmen have school-issued iPads with restrictions in place to limit off-task behavior.

New School-Issued iPads for the Class of 2029 Restrict Freshman Access

Audrey Waters and Milo Trevino October 1, 2025

The 2025-26 school year marks a big shift in the way La Salle handles technology, most notably with the new school-issued and managed iPad system for the class of 2029.  School-managed devices are...

Award-winning Argentinian guitarist Cecilia Zabala performs a song on her 7-string guitar titled “Perezoso,” meaning “lazy,” about her two cats.

Award-Winning Argentinian Guitarist Cecilia Zabala Performs for La Salle Guitar Students

Jasper Trehearne, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, guitar students at La Salle attended a concert by prize-winning Argentinian guitarist Cecilia Zabala. She was here as part of a program by Casa Della Zisa (CDZ) Collegium Musica, which...

Students took their seats to hear about the organization Dandelion House.

Sophomore Retreat Highlights the Importance of Service

Abigail Tesfa, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

While most La Salle students were in the classroom, 10th grade students had an opportunity to enjoy a day away at a retreat.  On Monday, Sept. 29, the sophomore class gathered together at Our Lady...

Leaders of the Asian American Pacific Islander Club wore red to point them out as people to go to for information.

Community for Students, by Students: La Salle Clubs Recruit for the Upcoming Year

Harper Coleman, Editor September 24, 2025

With the sun beating down on the track, students poured onto the football field during Flex Time on Friday, Sept. 19 to a sea of tables, posters, and presenters. Over the following 45 minutes, students...

During A lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 16, an admissions representative from the University of Oregon came to present to students regarding the school, its academics, and student life.

“This Is Your Journey”: Students Search for Their Next Step With College Rep Visits

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief September 17, 2025

At 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, La Salle’s counseling center began to fill with students. A mix of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, they had all chosen to sacrifice some of their lunch or class...

Over the summer, La Salle’s theater has been undergoing changes like new wall panels, a freshly-installed staircase, and many other renovations.

“It’s About Time”: The Theater Transforms Over the Summer

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief September 10, 2025

At every Believe event in October, La Salle’s largest annual fundraiser, money is raised through paddle raises and other donations towards renovating a specific area of the school, including the recent...

La Salle welcomes several new staff members this school year to the nest.

Six New Voices: Meet La Salle’s Newest Staff Members

As the doors open on a new school year, returning students and staff can spot new faces among the community, ranging in positions from religion and counseling to robotics and math.  Every new school...

Valedictorian Phoebe Sandholm will be attending Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, while salutatorian Emily Martin is planning to travel to Chapman University in Orange County, California, and valedictorian Kari Yatsushiro will be pursuing her love of engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Diego, California.

Martin, Sandholm, and Yatsushiro: The 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorian Look Back on Their Time at La Salle

To celebrate the greatest academic achievers of the class of 2025, the school administration continued the annual tradition and selected this year’s valedictorians and salutatorian — Kari Yatsushiro,...

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