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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

Sophomore Violet Geyer performed an Irish trio dance routine at the Roots Week assembly.

Student of the Week: Violet Geyer

Rune Puha, Staff Reporter May 28, 2025

Sophomore Violet Geyer has always lived in Oregon, previously attending Winterhaven Elementary School — which according to Geyer is a math and science focused school — for both her elementary and middle...

QUIZ: Which Minecraft Mob Are You?

Audrey Waters and Milo Trevino May 28, 2025

  With Minecraft’s release in 2009, it quickly gained popularity due to early internet videos and both its accessibility and versatility. It very soon became a household name. Despite the game...

La Salle’s prom took place on a boat for the first time in years since the pandemic.

All Aboard the Portland Spirit: Prom 2025

Emmett Strackany, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

  On the night of Saturday, May 17, Lasallians and their guests put on formal attire and boarded the Portland Spirit for prom, with the theme being “Mamma Mia.” In the course of the...

Where Is the Class of 2025 Attending College?

Ashe Hardigg, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

As another summer approaches, another group of seniors will soon graduate, continuing their education and athletic journeys across the country.  115 seniors are accounted for in this map, which highlights...

Junior Miles Timberlake enjoys a mixture of hobbies and fun activities that he does in his free time. These hobbies include reading, writing, and playing the piano, as well as playing video games.

Student of the Week: Miles Timberlake

Hugo Sanchez, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

Junior Miles Timberlake was born in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Gold Canyon, Arizona. After moving to Portland, he attended Duniway Elementary and later, Sellwood Middle School.  Timberlake came to...

According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, in order to obtain a license, the participant must have had their permit for six months and have logged 100 hours of driving with a supervisor, unless they have done driver’s ed, where only 50 hours of supervised driving is needed.

What Does Being a Student Driver Look Like?

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

It is no surprise that being a teen driver involves lots of new experiences, ranging from good to bad. These new experiences begin by passing the permit test — the first step in becoming a licensed driver...

Disabilities can come in many shapes and forms, even if they are not obvious to the naked eye.

Silent Struggles: What It’s Like Living With an Invisible Disability

Kaitlyn Roozen, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

Imagine living in a world where it is a struggle to do basic everyday tasks, made worse through continuous dismissal from others and somewhat frequent feelings of isolation that come with their experiences.  That...

Student of the Week: Max Shevtsov

Student of the Week: Max Shevtsov

Chase Connor, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

After three years at Dexter McCarty Middle School, sophomore Max Shevtsov chose La Salle over other high schools because of the academic opportunities it provided. During his time as a Falcon, he founded...

Junior Jackson Ehlen wants to major in business in college.

Student of the Week: Jackson Ehlen

Milo Trevino, Staff Reporter May 7, 2025

Junior Jackson Ehlen attended Merrill Middle School, a small outdoors-focused school consisting of only 50 students total, and graduated with just eight other students before attending La Salle.  The...

The graduating class of 2025 gives their insight and advice on the college application and decision process.

Class of 2025 Gives Their Insight On The College Application and Decision Process

Kailin Quatela and Sunny Super April 30, 2025

Seniors are often eager to head off to university, but the college decision process can be draining, time consuming, and difficult.  There are many different reasons why one might choose to apply to,...

Junior Amalia Hinchliffe has been participating backstage in the current spring musical, “Anastasia.”

Student of the Week: Amalia Hinchliffe

Mieke Foubert, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Junior Amalia Hinchliffe participates in theater after school, mostly working behind the scenes creating props and participating in set crew. Hinchliffe was first introduced to theater when she took...

Freshman Arie Dominitz’s current favorite TV show is Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Student of the Week: Arielle Dominitz

Kailin Quatela, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

Updated April 24, 2025 Freshman Arielle Dominitz, who goes by Arie, is looking to pave the way for more Jewish representation at La Salle with her passion for stewardship. Dominitz attends meetings...

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