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The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

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...

According to the Bureau of Reclamation, less than 3% of the earth’s water is fresh, and only 0.5% of that is available for human use. The rest of it is in places like glaciers, polar ice caps, and soil, or it is too highly polluted to be safe.

To Save Our Freshwater Is To Save Our Future

Maya Calik, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

When Oregonians think about how much fresh water we have in the West Coast, images of the many lakes and rivers blur the bigger picture. According to Oregon.gov, Oregon is renowned for its water with...

About 97% of high school students use their electronics for non-related work while in class.

The Consequences of Convenience: iPads vs. Paper

Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

As students are using iPads instead of paper, teachers should be aware of the consequences — such as not paying attention in their classes and the amount of time they are staring at their devices. Personally,...

Art block has always been a struggle for me. However, over time, I have come to realize that when I put big expectations on myself to do it, I automatically lose motivation to pursue my art if I don't get it perfect right away.

Art Block and the Pressure of Perfectionism

Mercy Gobana, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024

Although drawing is frustrating and tiring, I’ve always had a love for art. In fourth grade, I remember spending an hour with my beat up clipboard, and drawing a simple face that never came out right...

My quinceañera was a special day that I got to go over the top as I bonded with my family and had a great time.

Walking Into Womanhood

Elena Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 13, 2024

Quinceañeras are a large part of Latin cultures, having been around for centuries. They are especially celebrated in Mexico, where fifteenth birthdays are seen as the transition into womanhood, but are...

After Journey, students are given a medallion necklace to remember to Live the Fourth.

Participate, Don’t Anticipate: A Reflection on Journey

Sofia Taylor and Rita Tran November 13, 2024

As the school year progresses, whispers of the junior retreat, Journey, enter the halls. Each year many students ask the same question: What’s the big secret?  After reflecting on our time during...

Within the new Instagram update, parents will have more control over their child’s account, such as access to DMs and the ability to limit screen time.

Safety First: Why Instagram’s New Updates Are Good for Teens

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor October 2, 2024

Social media is bad for kids. This has been proven. But in the time we live in, for some people, social media is all they know.  Whether using apps like Instagram just as a reward for getting all your...

As social media has become more and more popular, the rates of FOMO have skyrocketed.
Most companies use FOMO to trick their customers into purchasing products to fit in.

Endless Scrolling and Endless Worries: The Impact Social Media Has on FOMO

Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter May 15, 2024

The acronym FOMO, which stands for "fear of missing out," is a relatively new term, coined in 2004 by Patrick McGinnis, an author of nine books and the host of a podcast about FOMO. FOMO is not always...

Despite vinyl records and other analog media not being the most convenient medium to view art, it’s that effort that makes it all the more meaningful.

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: The Power of Analog in a Digital Society

Clover Martin, Staff Reporter May 15, 2024

My weekly iPad screen time clocked in at 79 hours and 11 minutes on YouTube alone. With 168 hours in a week, that is 0.03% shy from declaring that I spent half of my week on a screen.  The easy excuse...

The current drug crisis in Ecuador isn’t one of its own making. Foreign countries and markets are directly complicit in the events that have taken place, and although foreign influence is part of the issue, the country is at the point where they need help to combat the growing influence of gangs.

The Price Ecuador Pays for America and Europe’s Cocaine Consumption

Sofia Gonzalez, Assistant Editor May 8, 2024

Ecuador was once regarded as one of the safest countries in South America. However, it is “an island of peace” — a term coined in 1991 by then-President Rodrigo Cevallos — no longer. Recently,...

Many women often feel afraid, embarrassed, or ashamed of their period, even around other women. This needs to change.

Let’s Talk, Period.

Rowan Bienapfl and Rita Tran May 8, 2024

When NASA sent its first woman to space, Sally Ride, why was it they thought she might need 100 tampons for only six days? We wish we knew.  A study from the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine...

Headlines, broadcast segments, and social media posts; all eyes on Musk.

Unchecked and Untethered: The Problem With Elon Musk

Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter May 8, 2024

Elon Musk, and billionaires like him, are creeping towards oligarch status at an alarming pace.  Being one of the richest men in the word, Musk’s name is often in headlines with his groundbreaking...

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