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Nathan Molina poses in his new office. Molina joined the administration team on Feb. 7 as the new assistant principal, following the promotion of former assistant principal Robert Shockney to a district position.
Nathan Molina joins administration as new assistant principal
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Students of AVID 9 and 10 take notes as they learn about different careers from AVID 11 students. The career fair took place last Friday.
AVID 11 hosts career fair
February 7, 2025
The bookshelf in Viviana Alvarado's classroom is filled with books in Spanish for students to read and check out. Alvarado's collection included popular novels translated from English as well as a new set of books provided by the TPHS Foundation.
Classroom chronicles tucked away
Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025

So much of a teacher’s personal time and energy is put into setting students up for success, even beyond the classroom and coursework, whether...

Mila Keres (11) performs in the 2023 winter concert. Keres started playing the violin in second grade. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.
1 in 3000: Mila Keres
February 10, 2025
A vegetarian charcuterie board basks in the sun. Students and teachers followed various diets for reasons including health benefits and personal beliefs.
Dietary decisions
January 21, 2025
All hands in as the Girls Falcons Rugby team (12-5) does their cheer before kickoff. The team only lost five games this season, making them a strong competitor in the San Diego area. Photo courtesy of Elijah Seay.
Girls Falcons Rugby season recap
Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2025

The Girls Falcons Rugby team (12-5) wraps up its season this Saturday after one of its most successful seasons since its founding in 2016.  “You know, I’m always surprised every single year by the talent that I see, but this year definitely feels...

Cardinal Choas rushes the court as the Falcons secure their sixth consecutive win at home. Karel Novy (12) sank the game winning shot in overtime, leaving the team with a final score of 69-68. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Boys varsity basketball defeats Lancers at home
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
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Nathan Molina poses in his new office. Molina joined the administration team on Feb. 7 as the new assistant principal, following the promotion of former assistant principal Robert Shockney to a district position.
Nathan Molina joins administration as new assistant principal
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya anchor the show. They introduced the Board & Brew Falcon Feasts segment. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: Feb. 21, 2025 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • February 21, 2025
The bookshelf in Viviana Alvarado's classroom is filled with books in Spanish for students to read and check out. Alvarado's collection included popular novels translated from English as well as a new set of books provided by the TPHS Foundation.
Classroom chronicles tucked away
Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025
Evelyn Tran (12) wears a jade bracelet on her left wrist. Tran's mother brought her the bracelet from Vietnam. Photo Courtesy of Evelyn Tran.
Meaningful jewelry wears its purpose
Cass Love, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Students rehearse for the upcoming play, 'The Prom'. Play rehearsals started a month ago. Photo courtesy of Ari Fishman.
Video: ‘The Prom’
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • February 19, 2025
In this episode, hosts interviews Lander Arauzo and Gabriel Biderman about their business, Arauzo studios. The podcast is posted monthly.
High School Side Hustles Podcast, Episode 2: Arauzo Studios
Daniel McKie and Antonio Mazo December 16, 2024
A&E
'When Harry Met Sally' is a classic romance movie. The movie aired in in 1989. Photo courtesy of Peter K. Levy through Creative Commons.
Love at first watch
Liv Weaver, Sarina Feng, and Lana Weber February 14, 2025

Falconer reporters provide the best love movies through recent decades. 1980s  “Dirty Dancing” (1987) A 1987 masterpiece, “Dirty Dancing”...

Bruno Mars is one of the eight artists, who is mentioned as having strong love songs of this century. Mars' song 'Just the Way You Are' was released in 2012. love songs Photo courtesy of Flickr through Creative Commons.
Open your hearts, open your ears
Joy Ma, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

Falconer’s favorite love songs from the 21st century: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey A classic and powerful R&B ballad about...

With new technology, self-driving cars are starting to take over the road. But what mattered most: convenience or safety and the protection of transportation-oriented jobs?
Technology takes the wheel
Sneha Lele, Copy Editor • February 12, 2025

With a click of a button, your Uber appears, and you hop in. However, you find that the brain behind the vehicle is completely automotive, a...

Society treats 'conventionally attractive' people as superior. What was the issue of valuing appearance over actions?
‘Pretty Privilege’: A chokehold on society
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

From the rise of Korean skincare to the numerous beauty filters available on social media, now, more than ever, we live in a society where beauty...

Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya anchor the show. They introduced the Board & Brew Falcon Feasts segment. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: Feb. 21, 2025 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • February 21, 2025

In this week's episode, reporters head to Board N' Brew for Falcon Feasts, interview Link Crew about this year's application, showcase a student...

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