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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

Governor Kate Brown has urged Oregonians to stay at home to slow down the rate of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 Leaves Portland Desolate

Reilly Smith, Media Editor April 1, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, stores, restaurants, and other nonessential businesses across the state have shut their doors, and the once-bustling city streets are now void of life. After Governor...

With the COVID-19 pandemic, La Salle has switched to DLDs, leaving the hallways empty.

The COVID-19 Pandemic, Through the Eyes of Four Students

Brooklyn Chillemi, Assistant Editor April 1, 2020

Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen: Every student at La Salle has been affected in some way by the coronavirus and the Digital Learning Days (DLDs) that La Salle has instituted due to the pandemic. To...

On Thursday, March 12, students left campus for what would turn out to be many more weeks than expected.

La Salle Hopes to “Stay Realistic, but Stay Positive” While Shifting to Online Classes Until April 28

Carlie Weigel and Maddie Khaw March 18, 2020

When Principal and President Mr. Andrew Kuffner announced on Thursday, March 12 that La Salle would take preventive measures against the coronavirus by closing campus and switching to digital learning,...

Aisles at Target Clackamas that were once fully stocked with paper products now sit completely empty.

Q&A: An Inside Look at the Effects of the Coronavirus on a Local Target Store

Reilly Smith, Media Editor March 18, 2020

March 21, 2020: This story has been updated with new information that was made available to The Falconer after the original version was published. Updates has been added to the end of the interview. As...

Sophomore Mac Baker has been involved with circus arts for three years and has performed internationally.

Sophomore Mac Baker Reaches New Heights in Her International Circus Arts Career

Olivia Galbraith, Assistant Editor March 18, 2020

The summer before her eighth grade year, Mac Baker’s mom encouraged her to become more active and leave her house more often. After taking a circus class, her attention was hooked. Now a sophomore at...

Thinking Pants is hosted by seniors Liam Rinehart and James Kelley.

The Falconer’s Debut Podcast: “Thinking Pants”

Carlie Weigel and Maddie Khaw March 11, 2020

The Falconer is excited to introduce its first podcast — a series called “Thinking Pants” hosted by guest contributors Liam Rinehart and James Kelley, who are both seniors.  During their time...

Hand sanitizer is one method to prevent the spread of illness.

The Coronavirus: The Myths, The Facts, and What La Salle Students Can Do

Luke Thompson, Assistant Editor March 4, 2020

Late last week, an elementary school in Lake Oswego was shut down after a school employee was diagnosed with COVID-19. Given La Salle’s close proximity to the source of a potential outbreak, it is important...

Mr. Yoshihara is in charge of diversity, equity, and inclusion support and is an assistant varsity boys basketball coach.

Mr. Yoshihara is “Bustin’ Barriers” Both Inside and Outside of the La Salle Community

Maya Smith, Editor March 4, 2020

When looking at La Salle’s staff members, it’s easy to notice that not many are people of color. According to Ms. Lisa Daniels, La Salle’s Director of Communications, “of La Salle’s 90 regularly...

In January 2019, an estimated 15,876 people in Oregon were experiencing homelessness.

“Welcome to Portland”: A Look Into the Lives of Three of Portland’s Homeless

Maddie Khaw and Carlie Weigel March 4, 2020

This article includes explicit language and content that might be upsetting to some readers. We’ve all seen it — tents lining the sidewalks, garbage bags and shopping carts on street corners, and...

The courtyard outside of the gymnasium will become part of the Saalfeld Athletic Center.

La Salle Breaks Ground on Saalfeld Athletic Center

Reilly Smith, Media Editor March 4, 2020

On Tuesday, March 3, roughly 50 La Salle administrators, students, staff, parents, and donors gathered at the site of the future Saalfeld Athletic Center for an official groundbreaking ceremony, marking...

Nicky Hounton, Olivia Fobi, and Amira Tripp-Folsom are all members of the BSU.

“Our Identities Are What Make Us Great”: Reflecting on Black History Month at La Salle

Olivia Galbraith, Assistant Editor February 26, 2020

An announcement, a morning prayer, and a stand promoting black authors in the library. This was how La Salle acknowledged Black History Month in the school only a couple of years ago. The celebration of...

Senior Emily Niebergalls life was turned upside down with the passing of her mother, Katie, in January 2019.

“The Most Painful Thing in the World”: Senior Emily Niebergall’s Journey Through Grief

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief February 26, 2020

Updated on May 19, 2020. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 was just a typical night for senior Emily Niebergall. A junior at the time, she received an incoming FaceTime call from her mother, Katie Niebergall....

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