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Principal Rob Coppo works at the computer in his office and handles administrative tasks. In addition to his duties as principal, Coppo began hosting a podcast with former teacher Don  Collins in 2023.
Day in the Life: Rob Coppo
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow • May 13, 2025

A full hour before the morning bell rings and students mosey to their classes, Principal Rob Coppo already made the journey from his home in East County to hunker down at school until he leaves his job at 9 p.m. that same night. With each day stretching...

Left to right: Sophie Keller ('24), Lisa Tellers and Nataila Mochernak ('24) pose for a photo at graduation. This year, Tellers was named Teacher of the Year. Photo courtesy of Lisa Tellers.
Lisa Tellers named Teacher of the Year
Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form • May 8, 2025
An empty teachers desk sits without its normal company. During their time at the school, many students have seen common substitutes across campus.
Familiar faces: Common substitute teachers
Isabel Ji and Joanne Liu May 15, 2025

It’s the little things you notice first: a door propped open when it’s usually closed, the usual mug missing from the desk and an announcement...

The varsity boys volleyball team (30-6) takes a picture with family and friends, celebrating their senior night. On April 29, the Falcons took home a win against Poway High School (23-16). Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Varsity boys volleyball secures a Senior Night win
Viki Kiss, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Taking home the win in five sets on their Senior Night last Tuesday, the boys varsity volleyball team (30-6) defeated Poway High School (23-16). The evening began with a celebration of the team’s seven seniors, who walked down the court with their...

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An empty teachers desk sits without its normal company. During their time at the school, many students have seen common substitutes across campus.
Familiar faces: Common substitute teachers
Isabel Ji and Joanne Liu May 15, 2025
A student prepares for their next four years at a university, opening the Common App. Recently, the Falconer had the opportunity to speak with college counselors Deni-Kay Freier and Sylvia Caruthers about the application process.
Q&A: Deni-Kay Freier, Sylvia Caruthers
Sneha Lele and Liv Weaver May 14, 2025
Principal Rob Coppo works at the computer in his office and handles administrative tasks. In addition to his duties as principal, Coppo began hosting a podcast with former teacher Don  Collins in 2023.
Day in the Life: Rob Coppo
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow • May 13, 2025
Morning Lavender sits off Highway 101 in Solana Beach, inviting guests into their cafe and boutique. They offered everything from hair clips, to matching dresses, to lattes and tea parties.
Restaurant Review: Morning Lavender
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025
Students participate in a sack race at the spring pep rally. Reporters covered a recap of the latest pep rally. Photo courtesy of Cade Barber.
Video: Color wars pep rally recap
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • May 12, 2025
Each month, High School Hustles features a different business run by students at Torrey Pines High School. For April, students interviewed the owners of Sweet & Simple.
High School Hustles Podcast, Ep. 4: Sweet & Simple
Daniel McKie and Antonio Mazo April 28, 2025
Principal Rob Coppo works at the computer in his office and handles administrative tasks. In addition to his duties as principal, Coppo began hosting a podcast with former teacher Don  Collins in 2023.
Day in the Life: Rob Coppo
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow • May 13, 2025

A full hour before the morning bell rings and students mosey to their classes, Principal Rob Coppo already made the journey from his home in East County to hunker down at school until he leaves his job at 9 p.m. that same night. With each day stretching...

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Morning Lavender sits off Highway 101 in Solana Beach, inviting guests into their cafe and boutique. They offered everything from hair clips, to matching dresses, to lattes and tea parties.
Restaurant Review: Morning Lavender
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

Walking into Morning Lavender feels like entering a fairy tale dream, the entrance and walls are adorned with whimsical flowers in shades of...

As finals season approaches, nutrition is a critical factor in ensuring academic success. Social Media Manager Elsa Goodman and Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Outreach Ellie Koff suggested a couple of recipes to help get you through the final stretch. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons via Pexels.
Brain food for finals season
Ellie Koff and Elsa Goodman May 1, 2025

As finals approach, students often focus on reviewing notes, staying up late and squeezing in last-minute study sessions. However, one essential...

Cassandra Love (12) stands in the Royal Arcade in Melbourne, Australia. Her name was passed down from the women in her family before her. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Love.
Personal Perspective: Cassandra Love
Cass Love, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

Names are important. Powerful, even.  There’s a reason English monarchs chose to pass down the same names through the generations. As these...

With controversy surrounding public figures and their brands, consumers must separate a product from its creator.  Did purchasing a product translate to support of its source?
Morality meets the marketplace
Viki Kiss and Kai Strzelecki April 12, 2025

It is a strange feeling, owning a product in your possession that is undeniably well-made — solid in all the right ways, constructed from materials...

Students participate in a sack race at the spring pep rally. Reporters covered a recap of the latest pep rally. Photo courtesy of Cade Barber.
Video: Color wars pep rally recap
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • May 12, 2025

In this week's episode, reporters recap the color wars pep rally. This story aired in the live Falcon Vision show on May 7.

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