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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
Maya Smith

Maya Smith, Editor

Maya is a senior at La Salle. She is on the varsity tennis team. Outside of school, she loves listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, and trying new foods. She also has two pets: a dog named Lily and a cat named The Puff.  

All content by Maya Smith
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 10: The High School Experience

Maya Smith and Paige Baines
June 2, 2021
This playlist includes 11 songs I have chosen for my final playlist with The Falconer.

Maya’s Final Playlist

Maya Smith, Editor
June 1, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 9: Would You Rather

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
May 12, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 8: Aliens — They’re Real, And They’re Out There

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
May 5, 2021
“I learned that feeling silenced is part of a lot of people's lives right now, especially LGBT students at our school,” junior Hannah Reddick said. “I felt there's times today where I still feel silenced, because of the way that teachers behave in class, or the beliefs of people around the school that go against my very existence.”

The Voices Behind a Day of Silence

Mary Loeb and Maya Smith
April 28, 2021
Lana Del Rey’s seventh studio album consists of 11 songs, including features from three other artists: Nikki Lane, Zella Day, and Weyes Blood.

“Chemtrails over the Country Club” Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Maya Smith, Editor
April 7, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 7: College Talk

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
April 7, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 6: Hybrid Learning — Expectations vs. Reality

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
March 17, 2021
The best piece of advice freshman Sydney Spotts has received in regards to playing soccer is, “the true failure is not trying again, because you can never fail if you keep trying,” she said.

Athlete of the Week: Sydney Spotts

Maya Smith, Editor
March 10, 2021
In preparation for competitions, student athletes are seen practicing around the campus.

As the Fall Sports Season Begins, Teams Convene On Campus to Train

Maya Smith, Editor
March 3, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 5: Fun Fashion Frenzy

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
March 3, 2021
To help mix up regular boxed mac and cheese, try looking around your kitchen for ingredients that can easily be thrown in for some extra flavor.

How To Step Up Your Boxed Mac and Cheese Game

Maya Smith, Editor
February 17, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 4: Wow, They’re Canadian?

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
February 17, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 3: There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
February 3, 2021
Senior Vishal Casper works at Kumon as a tutor. "I actually really enjoy it," he said. "I enjoy helping people in that way.”

Student of the Week: Vishal Casper

Maya Smith, Editor
January 20, 2021
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 2: Twilight — You Either Love It or Hate It

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
January 13, 2021
Kid Cudi recently released his seventh studio album, “Man On The Moon III: The Chosen,” completing the Man On The Moon trilogy.

Kid Cudi’s New Album “Man On The Moon III: The Chosen” Strongly Depicts That You Are Not Alone

Maya Smith, Editor
December 16, 2020
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

Spoon Hands, Episode 1: Addicted to Dutch Bros

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
December 16, 2020
Welcome to the conversational podcast, Spoon Hands, hosted by editors Paige Baines and Maya Smith.

The Falconer’s New Podcast: Spoon Hands

Paige Baines and Maya Smith
December 9, 2020
10 songs from multiple genres that set mood for whatever you're doing during this fall season.

From Indie to Surf Rock, Maya’s Fall Playlist

Maya Smith, Editor
November 11, 2020
Junior Kazuma Kato played baseball at La Salle during his freshman year. “They treated me as a legend and I [felt] so good,” he said.

Junior Kazuma Kato Perseveres Through the Challenges of Attending La Salle From the Other Side of the World

Maya Smith, Editor
November 4, 2020
To stay organized with his school work, sophomore Bobby Brotherton writes down all his assignments and completes them based on how much time they will take.

Student of the Week: Bobby Brotherton

Maya Smith, Editor
October 7, 2020
Supporting local Black owned businesses helps support both the economy and the community.

[Photo] Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: Six Restaurants In The Portland Area To Try

Avery Eldon, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020
Alumni Mollie Kuffner, Natalie Sharp, and Annie Hoang created the organization Art for Advocacy, so they could speak up and raise money for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Art for Advocacy: Artists Use Their Talents to Support the BLM Movement

Maya Smith and Paige Baines
September 30, 2020
Chalmers favorite part about La Salle is the community. “When I look back on La Salle I think I’m gonna think about the community the most,” she said.

[Photo] Student of the Week: Bella Chalmers

September 16, 2020
When Sean MacNeela is not playing baseball for La Salle, he trains with Logan Ice and plays for the Baseball Factory.

Athlete of the Week: Sean MacNeela

Maya Smith, Editor
June 3, 2020
20 new and old songs that will set the mood for whatever your intentions for summer are.

Maya’s Ultimate Summer Playlist

Maya Smith, Editor
June 2, 2020
Ms. Poteet recommends the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You," but said that it's always great to reread a classic, like Harry Potter.

Nine Staff Members Recommend a Book to Read While Social Distancing

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Mr. Voge said that "Contact" is a great read for sci-fi fans and students of politics.

Mr. Voge

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Though Ms. Maher had been sticking to nonfiction biographies prior to the coronavirus outbreak, she finds that "Children of Blood and Bone," a fantasy novel, provides a good escape from reality.

Ms. Maher

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Ms. Poteet recommends the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You," but said that it's always great to reread a classic, like Harry Potter.

Ms. Poteet

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Mr. Devine said that even though "Into the Wild" was published over two decades ago, it is relevant to many of our lives in quarantine.

Mr. Devine

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
The book "Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" has a special significance to Ms. Cha, as it started the first conversation that she ever had with her husband.

Ms. Cha Asokan

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Ms. Mendez listened to the audiobook version of "My (Underground) American Dream," and described it as “enlightening, courageous, and powerful.”

Ms. Mendez

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Ms. Spanjer

Ms. Spanjer

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Mr. Roth called “Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage" a "must read."

Mr. Roth

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
One part of "The Little Prince" Mr. Cameron Fitzsimmons finds deeply significant is its focus on the most valuable aspects of life, and he believes now is an important time for this focus.

Mr. Fitzsimmons

Maya Smith, Editor
April 15, 2020
Mr. Yoshihara is in charge of diversity, equity, and inclusion support and is an assistant varsity boys basketball coach.

Mr. Yoshihara is “Bustin’ Barriers” Both Inside and Outside of the La Salle Community

Maya Smith, Editor
March 4, 2020
Art teacher Ms. Cha Asokan feels the Memory Project is popular among students because "it’s about connecting through art and creating something for someone else."

NAHS Students Create Portraits for Children in Malaysia

Maya Smith, Editor
February 19, 2020
A total of 103 awards were given to La Salle students as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

15 La Salle Students Win Gold Key Awards, Advance to National Competition

Avery Eldon and Maya Smith
February 12, 2020
Different sounds in a songs background music results in a more intriguing and memorable experience, compared to repetitive, popular songs.

Eight Songs Featuring Intriguing Background Music

Maya Smith, Editor
February 12, 2020
Through her volunteer work with multiple non-profits, Mott has grown to become a service oriented person.

Student of the Week: Mary Grace Mott

Maya Smith, Editor
February 5, 2020
Junior Isa Sale, along with several other La Salle students, participated in the climate strike on Sept. 20, 2019.

[Photo] As Climate Crisis Worsens, La Salle Curriculum Lags Behind

Maddie Khaw, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2020
Start studying for finals earlier to reduce your overall stress, and increase your readiness for exams.

Studying 101: How to Survive Dead Week and Finals

Maya Smith, Editor
January 15, 2020

Humans of La Salle: Holiday Break Plans

Maya Smith, Reilly Smith, and Julia Tran
December 20, 2019
Junior Elliot Hansen hopes to pursue a future career in science and engineering.

Student of the Week: Elliot Hansen

Maya Smith, Editor
December 4, 2019
Earlier this school year, senior Amira Tripp Folsom worked to register many students as voters.

Persevering Through Difficulty, Student Activist Amira Tripp Folsom Strives to Make a Difference in Her Community

Maya Smith, Editor
November 13, 2019
On Sept. 2, people gathered downtown to protest climate change inaction.

[Photo] The Planet Is Dying, and We Must Take Action Now

November 6, 2019
Sophomore Gracelyn Rael enjoys Art Foundations with Ms. Cha.

[Photo] Student Art Spotlight: Gracelyn Rael

October 23, 2019
Thousands of activists gathered in Portland on Friday, Sept. 20, ditching school and work to demand action to address climate change.

[Photo] Students Protest Climate Change Inaction

Matthew Jayne, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Maya's Mellow Rainy Day Playlist

Maya’s Mellow Rainy Day Playlist

Maya Smith, Editor
September 18, 2019
Sophomore Lukas Werner created an app to help confused students figure out their schedules.

Lukas Werner Takes On Confusion of Class Schedules, Creating an App Specifically for La Salle

Maya Smith, Editor
September 11, 2019
Meet your new members of the editorial board: Maya Smith, Maggie Rasch, Dakota Canzano, Mallory Middendorff, Carlie Weigel, and Maddie Khaw.

A Letter From The Editors

Maggie Rasch, Maya Smith, and Dakota Canzano
September 11, 2019
In a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17, 70% said anxiety and depression is a major problem among people their age.

Many La Salle Students Suffer From Anxiety, Mirroring Nationwide Trend

Maya Smith, Assistant Editor
June 5, 2019
A day trip to the beach can be a quick escape from Portland.

Nine Things to Do Over Spring Break

Maya Smith, Assistant Editor
March 20, 2019
Sophomore exchange students Alicia Merayo Alonso and Jorge Carbonero Asin are here through Friday, March 8.

Exchange Students From Spain Gain New Experiences and Discover American School System

Maya Smith, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2019
"Noises Off" is a production of the Advanced Acting class.

“Noises Off”: First Winter Show Comes to La Salle, Starring Advanced Acting Students

Maya Smith, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2019
Several of the leaders of each of the new affinity groups on campus.

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
Registrar Ms. Liz Staggs and counselor Ms. Maritza Mendez are excited to be a part of the second annual Christmas Posada.

La Salle Hosts Second Annual Christmas Posada

Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Junior Julia Tran listens to her Spotify playlist while working on homework in the library.

From Yeek to The Licks, Ten Songs by Artists You May Not Know

Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
Senior Carolina Stahly-Dronkowski is currently taking five AP classes, and is thinking about pursuing Art or English in the future.

Student of the Week: Carolina Stahly-Dronkowski

Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018
Eight Stunning Songs From Movie Soundtracks

Eight Stunning Songs From Movie Soundtracks

Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Athlete of the Week: James Menor

Athlete of the Week: James Menor

Maya Smith, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018
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