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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

The importance in wearing a seat belt is overlooked by many.

The Potentially Life Altering Choice We Make Every Day

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief February 12, 2020

Growing up, many of our parents acted as our chauffeurs. They would drive us to friends' houses, to school, or even to sporting events held several hours away from home. Not buckling up in the car was...

When writing an essay, most students probably dont really think about whether to use the Oxford comma — but they should.

The Oxford Comma Should Be Considered a Standard, Not a Preference

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief February 5, 2020

Surrounding an appositive phrase, coming before and after a nonessential clause, and placed before the conjunction in a compound sentence — these are all grammatically correct placements of commas.  However,...

Student Press Freedom Day supports student journalists independence from censorship.

Editorial: Student Press Freedom Matters

The Editorial Board January 29, 2020

For some student publications in the United States, students are able to practice journalism with no restrictions. They are given a license to be curious — meaning they are free to ask important questions,...

Police officers dont receive enough respect and understanding.

The Silent Struggle: Mental Health in Police Officers Needs More Attention

Brennan Kelly, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

Today, when turning on the television and surfing through news channels, what do you most commonly see?  Chances are it’s not related to the recent influx of police suicides all over the nation.  This...

Juniors Payton Jefferis, Mary Grace Mott, Olivia Pisaneschi and Cami Gallawa attended the LArche immersion in Tacoma, Washington.

Immersions Are Some of the Most Valuable Experiences Offered at La Salle

Luke Thompson, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

La Salle students are busy. Our lives are dominated by at least seven classes, separated at predictable intervals by fleeting passing periods, breaks, and lunches. It’s a routine that slowly turns...

Blending in is hard, but we had to trust that it would end up fine.

How Confidence, Hope, and Taking Risks Leads to Success

Andrew Clair, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

Sometimes we feel like the world could offer us more of a bite to chew. And sometimes, we make leaps of faith based on the idea that there is always more we can explore, or more that we have to prove. For...

Putting yourself out there and creating something new is exposing your thoughts and feelings to the world, and that is a challenging task.

The Arts Are Underappreciated, but Not Unrecognized

Brooklyn Chillemi, Staff Reporter January 15, 2020

Rolling in crimson ketchup, getting sticky bubblegum on the bottoms of their shoes, stepping in breadcrumbs, all while avoiding areas of the floor that are covered in maple syrup from the previous lunch. These...

For varsity athletes, they are asked to dedicate six days per week and sacrifice their free time in order to represent La Salle in their sport.

Varsity Athletes Have Proven Themselves Enough

Mandy Sisul, Staff Reporter January 15, 2020

Extreme fatigue. Overuse injuries. Constant soreness. Feeling overwhelmed. Playing a sport in high school while trying to balance school work and a social life is incredibly challenging. For...

Receiving free meals at school can be a great source of relief to parents who are struggling to juggle costs like housing bills, electricity, and other basic utilities that their children need.

Stepping Up: Community Needs to Help Fill Gap Created By New SNAP Rules

Mary Loeb, Staff Reporter January 8, 2020

Over the past year, the Trump Administration proposed three rules that would tighten restrictions for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and ultimately cut millions...

Banning books stops readers from learning about the different topics that many experience in real life.

Four Banned Books That Provide Important Life Perspectives

Avery Eldon, Staff Reporter January 8, 2020

Sparking conversations, breaking stigmas, and exploring complex topics are all things “banned books” consistently do. Books that have been banned share one thing in common — they have offended...

Caffeine gives students the burst of energy they need in the morning to stay focused at school.

Caffeine: The Key to Increasing Students’ Level of Focus

Addi Wedin, Staff Reporter January 8, 2020

Observing the La Salle student body, caffeine seems to be becoming more and more popular among high school students. It’s becoming a necessity before school for many teens, including myself. Throughout...

Christmas isnt all about the presents. Its also about being thankful.

Editorial: A Time to Be Thankful

The Editorial Board December 18, 2019

As school gets out on Friday, Dec. 20 for winter break, students and staff will exhale a sigh of relief and overflow with joy about having two weeks off from school.  It’s a well-deserved time of...

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