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The La Salle Falconer

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The La Salle Falconer

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...

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...

The final project of the semester urges students to consider how to make La Salle more climate friendly.

Climate Science Elective Empowers Students To Advocate for the Environment

Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

Last year, as part of a broader effort to respond to the deficit in learning surrounding climate change at La Salle, Science Department Chair Mr. Matthew Owen worked on creating the Climate Science class...

A Peek Behind the Curtains of the Winter One Acts

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief January 15, 2025

For the second year in a row, the La Salle Theater has presented a series of one-acts for their winter production, titled “Originals.” In the weeks before these student-directed, produced, and designed...

“Nosferatu” pays homage to the original 1922 film with classic shots like Count Orlok’s hand reigning over the horizon.

Blood, Fangs, and Film

Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025

The following article reviews a movie that contains graphic and explicit content. Reader discretion is advised. As horror often serves as social commentary, how do you remake a classic over 100 years...

Earth club has started its journey to improve La Salle’s environment and become an Oregon Green School (OGS).

Earth Club: Planting the Seeds for Stewardship

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter January 8, 2025

About once a week, La Salle’s newly Earth Club meets in science teacher Mr. Matt Owen’s room. Led by upperclassmen senior Rowan Bienapfl, junior Ashley Kamhoot, junior Ali Moran, senior Ivan Ramirez,...

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...

Information on how to use the new system will be present all around the school, with faculty available to help direct students as the new program starts.

Limiting Waste: La Salle Cafeteria Shifts to Reusable Dishware

Kieran Crist-Kenworthy January 8, 2025

Starting Jan. 9, La Salle will begin the switch to fully reusable dishware in the cafeteria as part of a broader school-wide effort to make the school greener.  The initiative, led by Ms. Megan Jones,...

The road to the national championship trophy gets longer as it shifts from the previous 4-team playoff to the new 12-team playoff format.

Bigger, Bolder, and More Controversial: Predicting the 2024 College Football Playoff

Cash Korvola and Ashe Hardigg December 18, 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has reshaped the way we crown a national champion, but this year marks a new chapter in its history. With the regular season having concluded two weeks ago, college...

Through La Posada, students are able to “share and teach people about different aspects of their culture that are important to them,” Mr. Garza said.

Celebrating Culture and Christmas: Unidos Holds Annual La Posada

Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor December 18, 2024

La Posada is an annual Christmas celebration in Mexico, typically occurring between Dec. 16 and 24. This year, the Unidos affinity group at La Salle held their own version on the evening of Tuesday,...

At Fall Media Day, the keynote speaker Scott Greenstone encouraged students to always include balanced perspectives in a story when conducting their reporting.

A Day of Journalism: Students Head To Fall Media Day at the University of Oregon

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief December 11, 2024

In its 98th year of the event taking place, University of Oregon once again hosted Fall Media Day, an opportunity for journalism students to learn more about topics like broadcast, photojournalism,...

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