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Junior Sam Casey loves to travel. Her favorite trip that she has taken was her trip to Cabo, sparking her interest to travel around the world.

Student of the Week: Sam Casey

Taryne Steinman, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

Before coming to La Salle, junior Sam Casey went to St. John the Baptist Catholic School for all of middle and elementary school. She was originally brought to La Salle because of it being a convenient...

Students at La Salle enjoy some time outdoors with a recess session during Flex Time to reconnect with their inner child and under the sun’s warm rays.

Photo Story: The Recess Revival

Cadence Wooden, Editor March 20, 2024

On March 15, La Salle hosted a recess session during Flex Time, inviting students to soak up the sun and reconnect with their youthful spirits. Students could select a session with a specific activity...

It’s better to spend one hour each day studying versus five the night before. Cramming can result in more stress and can tank your overall outcome according to the American Psychological Association.

Study Habits: Students’ Tips for Success

Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

Often, high school students are faced with a fork in the road when it comes to time management: study in advance or cram the night before? While thinking about studying might conjure images of working...

Several new students transferred to La Salle at the start of second semester looking for a new beginning at a new school.

New Beginnings: Several of La Salle’s Newest Falcons Join the Nest This Semester

Sayre Albert, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

As the second semester for La Salle’s 2023-2024 school year is underway, students may find several new faces in our community, as students from both local and international schools join the flock. Jimmy...

Pursuing many interests, freshman Lila Kim keeps her plans for the future open and strives to push herself in her academics.

Student of the Week: Lila Kim

Anne Rust, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

When considering which high school she would attend, freshman Lila Kim was very sure that she would choose La Salle because of her familial ties to the school. “I chose La Salle because my brother goes...

Stick a Fork In It: Mr. Noah Banks Pizzelle

Stick a Fork In It: Mr. Noah Banks’ Pizzelle

Harper Coleman, Assistant Editor March 6, 2024

Welcome to the fifth edition of Stick a Fork In It, the series where we explore the foods that La Salle loves. Each week’s new piece features a different dish volunteered by La Salle’s students and...

Inside and outside of school, Alex Sale keeps his priorities in line and creates time for himself to minimize the amount of stress on his plate.

Student of the Week: Alexander Sale

Emma Washburn, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

Sophomore Alex Sale previously attended Happy Valley Elementary and Happy Valley Middle School before choosing to go to La Salle for high school. “I just saw a lot of better education here and more opportunities...

Campbell carries herself with acceptance and positivity, exemplifying the importance of “always having a positive mindset and outlook on life,” she said.

Student of the Week: Amani Campbell

Bella Buss, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

After a long first semester of college applications on top of her many roles at La Salle, senior Amani Campbell is looking forward to finishing her final stretch of high school on a more relaxed and fun...

 Senior Gelila Tadele loves traveling. Some of her destinations have included Mexico, Canada, Ethiopia, Dubai, and Eritrea. The next place on her bucket list she wants to travel to is Europe.

Student of the Week: Gelila Tadele

Zayna Elkhal, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Senior Gelila Tadele plans to major in biology on a pre-med track, and is looking at colleges in California after she graduates this spring. She hopes to eventually end up in medical school, a goal driven...

Hinchliffe’s favorite part of making pastitsio is mixing egg yolk into the noodles before baking.

Stick a Fork in It: Amalia Hinchliffe’s Pastitsio

Harper Coleman, Assistant Editor February 21, 2024

Welcome to the fourth edition of Stick a Fork In It, the column where we explore the foods that La Salle loves. Each week’s edition features a different dish volunteered by La Salle’s students and...

Sophomore Adina Dominitz has traveled frequently in and out of the country, with Australia, Italy, and Paris standing out as memorable locations.

Student of the Week: Adina Dominitz

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

Even though she has lived in Maryland, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles before coming to kindergarten in Portland, Oregon, sophomore Adina Dominitz treasures the essence of the close friendships she has found...

Ringing in the Lunar New Year With La Salle

Rita Tran, Assistant Editor February 14, 2024

Students and staff members of La Salle share how they celebrate Lunar New Year, their favorite part about the holiday, and what they want others to know about it.   On Friday Feb. 9, the Asian American...

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