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Planning for the assembly covering the winter sports season and annual Better Together fundraiser — which included filming a video along with attending sports events, such as an equestrian meet — began months before it was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Director of Community and Student Leadership Ms. Adriana Noesi explained.

Showcasing School Spirit, La Salle Holds Better Together and Winter Sports Pep Assembly

Esmé Ryznar and Finn Christensen-McElroy February 19, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, La Salle held an assembly highlighting winter activities and jumpstarting Better Together.  With teams spanning from basketball and swimming to ski, snowboarding, speech...

Helping students think beyond the classroom, religion teacher Mr. Dan Marcantuono said his teaching approach aims to make students feel comfortable.

“A Blessing”: How Mr. Marc Found His Passion for Teaching

Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

When religion teacher Mr. Dan Marcantuono, better known as Mr. Marc, walked into a high school classroom as a teacher this year, it wasn’t exactly where he imagined his career would take him. Teaching,...

Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt helps a junior Gabrielle Jones with classwork.

Class Prep at a College Prep: How La Salle’s Teachers Get Ready for School

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Lasallian teachers prepare for lessons in a variety of different ways. From Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt prepping for classes in the summer, to STEAM Director Ms. Carie Coleman preparing on Sundays, here’s...

Students shop at La Salle’s flea market, aiding their wallets, closets, and the environment.

Student Resellers Promote Sustainable Shopping Through Flea Market

Audrey Waters and Milo Trevino February 11, 2025

The cafeteria was transformed into a flea market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, where clothing donations were sold to students wanting to upgrade their wardrobe while also raising money for...

Students came to the gym and listened to Ms. Kimberly Howard Wade give a keynote address and learned from Hip Hop Soulsation Academy about Black history and its connection to dance during an assembly on Friday, Feb. 7.

Annual Black History Month Assembly Spotlights Heritage and Hip-Hop

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

To celebrate Black History Month, students gathered in the gym on Friday, Feb. 7, for an assembly. Near the beginning, juniors Abigail Baye and Meklit Wondwossen introduced the keynote speaker —...

The final projects from the Climate Science class involved upperclassmen creating and carrying out a plan throughout the last few weeks of the first semester with the goal of making La Salle a greener school.

Students Take Climate Action Through Hands-On Final Projects

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

A student-run flea market combating fast fashion, a school-wide battery recycling initiative, and a campaign to eliminate single-use plastics in the cafeteria — these are just some of the ways students...

Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Asian American Pacific Island Club organized a potluck on Friday, Jan. 31, aiming to bridge cultural differences and connect members of the La Salle community.

Celebrating Culture and Crafting Community, AAPI Club Holds Lunar New Year Potluck

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief February 5, 2025

The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club held a potluck celebrating the Lunar New Year on Friday, Jan. 31, highlighting their cultures and community while bringing people together over food.  Organized...

English Department Chair Mr. Greg Larson often assigns work exploring art and history to his students to help them understand the context and culture behind what they read in class. “If I can make a connection between a book from 1818 and a song from 2009, that’s interesting to me,” Mr. Larson said. “And I have a suspicion that it will be interesting to several of my students, too.”

Setting the Tone: Mr. Larson’s Class Intro Music Creates Connection and Curiosity

Harper Coleman, Editor February 5, 2025

A puppet quartet made of food. A fantastical quest across the universe, featuring actor Adrian Brody. A submarine sandwich, assembled in stop-motion from various inedibles. Anyone who’s taken...

Ms. Kalais Samuelson, La Salle’s new learning support specialist, tries to keep her door open for anybody who needs support or a place to study. “I hope that people see me as a resource that they can utilize,” she said.

A Resource for Success: Learning Support Specialist Ms. Samuelson

Esmé Ryznar and Rowan Bienapfl February 5, 2025

Updated Feb. 7, 2025 This fall, Ms. Kalais Samuelson, La Salle’s new learning support specialist, joined the community with goals to help students with their accommodation plans, improve study skills,...

Director of Equity and Inclusion Mr. Mario Garza believes that “it’s great to be diverse, but that doesn’t mean anything if there is no value put onto it,” he said.

A Look at Mr. Garza’s Diversity Goals for La Salle

Rita Tran, Assistant Editor February 5, 2025

When initially taking on the role of Director of Equity and Inclusion, Mr. Mario Garza was not fully sure of everything his job entailed. Now, one and a half years into the position, Mr. Garza has gained...

Several students reflected on their perspectives on the popular social media app, RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, which peaked in the U.S. after many users sought entertainment while awaiting the now temporarily-withheld TikTok ban.

Bracing for the TikTok Ban, La Salle Users Discover a New Alternative: RedNote

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief January 29, 2025

Amid fears about national security and data protection over a mainstream social media app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, another platform has risen above the surface, gaining a new audience with...

Several different alumni, parents, and community members came to speak about the professional branch of healthcare.

Bringing Students and Professions Together, Career Day Encourages Opportunities

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief January 29, 2025

During La Salle’s Career Day on Wednesday, Jan. 29, students heard from professionals in various fields who gave insight into their careers, how they reached their current positions, and general...

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