Students and Staff Express “Rage” and “Sadness” Following the Killing of George Floyd, Encourage Others to Act Against Racism
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2020
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd last week, peaceful protests, civil unrest, police brutality, and looting have erupted throughout the nation. La Salle students are among those taking part in the numerous demonstrations occurring in the Portland area, with many more sharing their outrage o...
Social Distancing or Distance Learning: What Will Next School Year Look Like?
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2020
With 10 weeks of remote learning in the books, and the 2019-2020 school year coming to a close, there is one question that many in the La Salle community are wondering about: What will next year look like? To answer that question, The Falconer spoke with Principal and President Mr. Andrew Kuffner, Vi...
Two Years of The Falconer Come to a Close: My Last Photo Story
Reilly Smith, Media Editor
June 3, 2020
During my two years of late nights, early mornings, and jam-packed days on The Falconer's staff, I never really thought about the fact that it would actually end. Yet, here I am, writing this — my last photo story for The Falconer. I knew that I had to do something a little bit different than...
After a State Title and Seven Years of Helping Students, Counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler Departs From La Salle
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2020
After moving to four different countries alone and learning four different languages, all by the time he was 30, counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler said that he had finally developed trust in himself. Now, students, teachers, and staff members who are a part of the La Salle community trust him as well. Mr....
Bengtson, Elkhal, Smith, and Wobig: This Year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian Reflect on Their Time at La Salle
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 6, four La Salle seniors got a surprise visit to their house from President and Principal Mr. Andrew Kuffner. When Mr. Kuffner showed up at their door, these four seniors found out that they had been selected as the valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2020. Alt...
Next Level Seniors: Lindsay Drango Commits to Whitman College to Continue Her Basketball Career
May 13, 2020
Senior Lindsay Drango spent two years on the sidelines due to injuries, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing her athletic dreams and committing to Whitman College in eastern Washington to play basketball after high school. She is a part of a group of seniors who have signed to play at the collegi...
COVID-19 Has Already Caused Enough Stress. AP Exams Shouldn’t Make It Worse.
Mandy Sisul, Assistant Editor
May 6, 2020
Being at home during the COVID-19 outbreak is already stressful enough for us high school students. Almost every weekday, we are asked to complete assignments digitally in order to finish the semester from home. While we are completing and turning in DLD work, we are not learning the same way t...
Editorial: This Is Not a “Coronacation” — Quarantine Is Not Over Yet
April 29, 2020
Quarantine is not a celebration. It is not a chance to hang out with your friends. It is not a break from your classes. It is not a “coronacation.” We are not even close to the finish line at the end of quarantine. Yet despite the warnings, people are still continuing to hang out with others from...
Despite Being Absent From Church, Catholics Learn to Cope With the Effects of the Coronavirus
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
In the month since Governor Kate Brown issued her 'stay home' order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, school campuses have remained closed, the doors of many small businesses have been kept locked, and several long anticipated events have been cancelled. In addition to these significant disruptions...
Seniors Share Reactions to Their Time on Campus Ending Three Months Earlier Than Expected
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
Every spring, a wave hits seniors in high schools all around the country. When second semester rolls around, seniors can see the light at the end of the tunnel as each day brings them closer to graduation, to the end of 13 long years of education and the beginning of a new chapter of their lives. ...
A Look Into the Lives of Emergency Response Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, most people have been practicing social distancing by confining themselves to their own houses. Students have been able to continue learning remotely and many adults have discovered different methods to make working from home possible. However, essenti...
Behind the Scenes: How The Falconer Is Operating While La Salle Remains Closed
April 8, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to an executive order requesting citizens to remain in their homes, The Falconer has moved to a completely remote system for interviewing, drafting, editing, and publishing stories, while still remaining a student-run publication that publishes weekly. ...
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