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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

Idling far behind its peers, the U.S. remains the only developed country not to provide any national paid parental leave despite support for progress from all sides of the political spectrum.

Penalizing Parenthood: How U.S. Paid Leave Policy Fails Families

Harper Coleman, Editor February 19, 2025

Adele described motherhood well when she called it the “Sweetest Devotion,” and all parents should have the right to experience that devotion to the fullest. Unfortunately for most Americans, the time...

In an era where trends appear and vanish within weeks, fashion has lost its connection to identity and authenticity — becoming as fleeting as a social media post.

Fashion: Fast, Furious, and Forgettable

Clover Martin, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

Personal style — as obvious as it may seem — should be representative of your personality and history. It serves as a record of your lived experiences and upbringing: friendship bracelets from middle...

I made many new friends playing at recess on Lot Whitcomb’s playground, who I will never forget.

One Hour a Week, a Lifetime’s Worth of Memories: Lasallian Ministry

Gwen Brown, Assistant Editor February 5, 2025

Being hit, punched, and splattered with ketchup were some of the best memories I made in the first semester of my senior year. Taking Lasallian Ministry was unknowingly one of the best experiences I...

The multitude of fires that broke out across Los Angeles this month signifies the growing costs of climate change and the kind of future our reluctance — or refusal — to act will create.

Our Future Is Going Up in Flames

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief January 29, 2025

I’m no stranger to wildfires.  Growing up in the Bay Area, they were a fact of life. Drought, smog, and sunshine painted the backdrop of my childhood, and even after transplanting to Oregon, I was...

Third places — a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg — can be anything from stoops to cafes and play a crucial role in fostering community and combating social isolation.

What We’re Missing: Third Places

Clover Martin, Assistant Editor January 29, 2025

When you’re not at home, and not at school or work, where are you most likely to be? If no particular spot comes to mind, you may be in need of a “third place.” In his book, “The Great Good...

In a world where politics divide us, it’s important to keep an open mind towards those we disagree with.

Modern-Day McCarthyism: The Past and Present of Our Split Society

James Garone, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

Today, our world is more polarized than ever.  We sort otherwise neutral ideas into two camps, paying no time to the thought of reaching across the political aisle. Purely to increase engagement, the...

Self-care matters, and stress management  should never take a back seat to academics during finals season.

Keep Calm and Test On: Anxiety Management Strategies for Finals Week

Bella Buss, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

The end of the first semester is nearly here, and with it, the time many students dread is looming: finals week.  Pressure to do well on exams, difficulty balancing workloads, and general uncertainty...

After reading 100 books this year, these five novels stood out to me the most, with empathetic, energetic characters, witty dialogue, and clever, captivating writing.

Page Creases and Papercuts: What Reading 100 Books in 2024 Taught Me

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief January 8, 2025

At its core, reading is an act of empathy.  When reading books, particularly works of fiction, you are compelled to think about situations unlike your own and people whose lives don’t mirror yours....

The murder of Brian Thompson has sparked nationwide debate over America’s healthcare system.

Does Our Current Healthcare System Help or Hinder Those Who Have It?

Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

Most other industrialized countries have a centralized healthcare system within the government, but the U.S. has a privatized healthcare system to the detriment of the average citizen. People online...

The New Deal — enacted by Franklin D. Roosevelt — was the culmination of 100 years of struggles by activists and unions. Knowing what rights it enshrined, and the fight to make sure they stay that way, is crucial as a young worker.

Students Need To Know Their Rights as New Workers

Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

Even as the number of employed high schoolers has dropped in recent years, currently sitting at 22.5% of all students, jobs are not only still a crucial and often time-consuming aspect of many teenagers’...

My experience as a third generation immigrant is shaped by my grandparent’s immigration story from the Philippines to the U.S. and my mom’s experience as a second generation immigrant. Reflecting on their sacrifices, I have come to realize how their decisions have shaped who I am today.

From the Philippines to the States: The Generational Impact of Immigration

Izzy Garlington, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

What does it mean to leave everything behind and start over in a new country?  For my grandparents, immigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. was a difficult but worthwhile journey. Even many years...

Once a beloved annual feature, Spotify Wrapped now faces backlash for its heavy reliance on AI, which some argue strips music of its emotional connection.

Spotify Warped: When Algorithms Miss the Beat

Clover Martin, Assistant Editor December 18, 2024

What happens when over-personalized algorithms guess wrong? Spotify learned this answer firsthand with its highly anticipated — and highly disappointing — annual Wrapped. This year’s Wrapped...

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