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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

With the help of Design Thinking teacher Ms. Carie Coleman, the Black Student Union is creating pins and posters to celebrate Black History Month.

Through Celebrating Black Excellence, Appreciating Diversity, and Practicing Empathy, BSU Leads School in Commemorating Black History Month

Carlie Weigel and Maddie Khaw February 3, 2021

Since 1976 when former President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, February has been a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of Black Americans in politics, art, activism,...

After almost a year of distance learning, teachers and students will soon be returning to on-campus instruction.

As La Salle Gets Ready to Return to Campus, Teachers Share Their Thoughts

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief January 20, 2021

Throughout the last year, educators have managed unprecedented challenges.  Having switched abruptly to online instruction last spring and continuing into the new school year, they have worked to adjust...

“Any community that’s made up of different people from different backgrounds and different life experiences is a stronger community,” said Ms. Mendez, counselor and co-director of the San Miguel Scholars program. “The students in the program make our community much stronger than we would be without them.”

San Miguel Scholars Program Nurtures “More Rich and Vibrant Community” at La Salle

Mary Loeb, Assistant Editor January 13, 2021

In the late 1600s, St. John Baptist de La Salle, an affluent priest living in Reims, France, abandoned his personal wealth and title to devote his life to educating others. At the time, education was a...

The two vaccines in use have generated talk — of some concerns, some excitement, and some hopes for a future of pre-pandemic normalcy.

Students Weigh In on the Approved COVID-19 Vaccines

Olivia Galbraith, Editor January 7, 2021

As they approach the end of a digital semester, students have been met with some hopeful news — the approval of two coronavirus vaccines. The vaccines, one developed by Pfizer and BioNTech and the...

La Salles equity team is a group of faculty and staff committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at the school.

Climbing the “Mountain” of Equity Work, a Team of Staff Members Looks to Cultivate a More Inclusive Community

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief December 9, 2020

In recent years, La Salle has taken several strides towards improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at the school.  These advances include professional development around equity issues for all faculty...

Biden’s ambitious climate legislation could face major constraints if Republicans maintain control of the Senate.

Students Share Support, Hope, and Apprehension for Biden’s Climate Plan

Mary Loeb, Assistant Editor December 2, 2020

After securing victory in the 2020 presidential election with heavy support from young voters concerned about the future of the planet, President-Elect Joe Biden has named climate change the “number...

La Salle has given me a place where I feel like I belong, I feel wanted, I feel seen, and that feeds my soul and it helps me to think I’m on purpose in my life, Mr. Tom McLaughlin said.

Educator of the Year Mr. Tom McLaughlin Discovers His Purpose in Life at La Salle

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief November 18, 2020

After years of wrestling with his own dignity, feeling unwanted, and craving the discovery of his purpose in life, religious studies teacher Mr. Tom McLaughlin encountered La Salle — a place where he...

Its just not very optimistic about the country moving forward, no matter who the next president is, because it just shows how divided and how split we still are, senior Matthew Jayne said.

“Chaos Seems to Be the New Norm”: Students and Staff React to an Inconclusive Election Day As Voters Anticipate Final Results

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief November 5, 2020

An unconventional year has brought with it an unconventional presidential election, as Americans still await voting results in several critical states, crossing fingers, biting nails, and scanning news...

“One great thing that weve seen from a lot of our kids and a lot of our coaches in our community is just a tolerance — a level of acceptance of just the new conditions, Athletic Director Mr. Chris George said.

COVID-19 Prompts the Community to Navigate Major Changes to Athletics

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief October 28, 2020

After several athletic seasons were cut short and others completely cancelled last school year, the rampant coronavirus prevailed, and with sports now underway again, those involved in the athletic community...

As early voting surges throughout the country, students and staff share their thoughts on this years presidential election.

Hope, Dread, Worry, Engagement: Students and Staff Weigh In on the Election

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief October 28, 2020

While the majority of the student body is not of voting age, La Salle students from freshmen to seniors have been thinking, talking, listening, and reading about the upcoming presidential election and...

Deciding whether to drive or take public transportation is a choice many people face on a daily basis that can have significant environmental impacts.

Fearing for the Future of the Planet, La Salle Students Take Action on Climate Change, Calling for Systemic Changes from Leaders

Mary Loeb, Assistant Editor October 21, 2020

Around the globe, youth have spearheaded the movement for climate change action, driven by increasing frustration with a lack of action from leaders and compelled by the fear that their generation may...

“I think that our country would be in a very different place if conversations around race and identity were normalized from a very young age,” Ms. Mounsey said.

New Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey Hopes to Normalize Conversations About Race and Identity, Puts Emphasis on the “Sanctity of Human Life”

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief October 7, 2020

Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey, who graduated from La Salle in 1999 and who was recently hired for the brand new Director of Equity and Inclusion position, didn’t talk about race much when she was younger.  No...

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