#5 Varsity Girls Basketball Team Takes Home the State Championship Title
Emily Hawkins, Editor
March 13, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports
The varsity girls basketball team had one goal this year: return to Gill Coliseum for a chance to play for a state championship title. They did that, and more. On Saturday, March 9, the #5 girls basketball team played against #3 Springfield in the finals and won 55-48, earning their third...
La Salle Administration Sees Nose Piercing Decision Process As Model for the Future
Samantha Kar, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2019
A student committee of five La Salle students has worked with the La Salle administration to make a new change to the dress code that now permits a single, small stud nose piercing. Mr. Brian Devine, the Vice Principal of Student Life, and principal Mr. Andrew Kuffner hope to repeat this process of ...
Winter Sports in Action: #5 Varsity Girls Basketball Team Defeats #12 Hillsboro
Sam Hull, Staff Photographer
February 28, 2019
Filed under Photos, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports, Winter Sports in Action
Early last Friday night, Feb. 22, at home, the #5 varsity girls basketball team defeated #12 Hillsboro 67-51, securing their tenth consecutive victory this season for a league record of 12-1. Here are a few photos capturing the action from the game. The team then won against #22 St. Helens last night, Tuesday, Feb. 26, with a final score ...
From LDS to LSCCP: An In-Depth Look at Mr. Kendrick’s Faith Journey
Jason Nasser-Marsh, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
Most La Salle students know Mr. Kendrick as a devout Catholic and committed religious studies teacher. But this hasn't always been the case. When Mr. Edward Kendrick was going through the steps towards Confirmation, he imagined the process would be similar to the various coming of age rituals that...
New Affinity Groups Emerge at La Salle: Black Student Union, Unidos en Poder, and Asian/Pacific Islander Club
Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Working towards spreading awareness, diversity, and comfort for all students throughout La Salle, three new affinity groups have been active this school year: the Black Student Union, Unidos en Poder club, and Asian/Pacific Islander club. These new groups coincide with an effort by the school administr...
HippieFlip: La Salle Alums Pursue a Different Path to SoundCloud Success
Alex Vogt, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
The following article includes music containing explicit content. “One thing you should know about HippieFlip is that we’re huge Blazers fans.” This started off an interview with La Salle graduates and members of the class of 2017, Quentin Carlson and Kyle Wright, who are both currently student...
Concussions: The Misunderstanding and Lack of Recognition in High School
Jessica Loboy, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
A few months ago, I experienced a serious hit to the head while scrimmaging during a basketball open gym. Fast forward to a week later: I continued to have extreme headaches and dizziness after the blow. When the pain didn’t go away, my parents and I decided to go to the doctor, where I was diagnos...
The New Student Portfolio Requirement at La Salle and What It Means for You
Nehemiah Jackson, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
For the first time, La Salle is introducing a mandatory student portfolio — an interactive website where students include what they deem their best schoolwork, while also considering athletics, service, and other extracurricular activities — which will be made in Google Sites. Seniors will present t...
No More Excuses: Why We Need Later Start Times Now
Jason Nasser-Marsh, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2019
The topic of high schools starting later is nothing new and has been talked to death. We know that teenagers require eight to nine hours of sleep per night, we know teens naturally go to sleep later and wake up later than adults and young kids, and we know that grades and attendance greatly improve as...
Tarn’s 10 Songs to Get You Through the Rest of Winter
Tarn Bregman, Assistant Editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music Reviews, Showcase
The following article includes music and videos containing explicit content. With more than two full months of winter remaining, it can be hard for students and teachers alike to stay focused as the days continue to seem gray and gloomy. Winter can be filled with snow, smiles, and cozy memories, b...
Photo Feature: La Salle’s Guitar Classes and Choir Perform at the Annual Christmas Concert
Tarn Bregman, Assistant Editor
December 14, 2018
Filed under Photos, Showcase, Student Life
Last night La Salle's Beginning and Advanced Guitar classes, alongside the choir, sang songs, carols, and danced at the Annual Christmas Drive. In case you missed it, here are some of last night's highlights. Beginning Guitar opened the show performing three traditional Christmas songs for a full house. La Salle's Beginning Guitar members performing “...
Three La Salle Students Diagnosed With Whooping Cough
Tarn Bregman, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2018
Last week, all La Salle parents received an emailed letter from the Tri-County Health Officer warning about a case of pertussis within the school community, leaving many parents and students worried about their health. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has rebounded globally within the pa...
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