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Gabby Camargo is working on an initiative that integrates mental health first aid training into the PALs program. Camargo received the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award on Dec. 4. Photo courtesy of Gabby Camargo.
Gabby Camargo named Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Rising Star of the Month
Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
The school's orchestra fills the Performing Arts Center with music. The Winter Concert was held on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
2024 Winter Concert
December 13, 2024
Students line up to receive hot chocolate from PALs Monday morning. PALs' Stress Less Week took place this week, marked by various activities each day.
PALs hosts Stress Less Week
December 13, 2024
Wearing student attire for staff dress up day, ASB Accounting Assistant Heather Dugdale works in the student store. Dugdale arrived at the store before 8 a.m. to set up and assist students.
Day in the Life: Heather Dugdale
Cass Love, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

Heather Dugdale opens up the student store each morning at 7:30 a.m. If you look closely at her hand as it turns the key, you will probably see...

Left to right: Riley Tone (12) and Thomas Maher ('24). Student manager Tone holds up the 2024 CIF Open Division trophy with Maher. Tone became a manager for the boys varsity basketball and boys varsity baseball team after suffering an ACL tear  his freshman year. Photo courtesy of Riley Tone.
Managing morale
January 10, 2025
Ayla Tang (11) and Somie Tang ('24) pose on Ed Burke Field after the graduation ceremony. Somie began her schooling at the University of British Columbia this school year. Photo courtesy of Ayla Tang.
Far from the nest
December 2, 2024
The boys varsity basketball team (14-5) huddles up before their game. Through sports, friendships across different grade levels fostered deeper bonds. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Falcon family beyond the court
Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Sports teams do more than develop athletes; they create connections that cross grade levels and bring students together in unique ways.  Whether on the basketball court or in the dance studio, friendships are formed that go beyond the classroom, strengthening...

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Why do people struggle with keeping their New Years resolution? It is a familiar cycle of setting lofty resolutions, convinced that this year will be different, yet by mid-year, they tend to slip away. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
New year, same struggle
Jessie Chen, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Whether it's a cozy night in or an exciting holiday party with many shareable treats needed, these holiday items will always have your back. This winter season, coffee shops and stores sold a variety of holiday products.
Popular 2024 holiday treats
Kai Strzelecki and Lily Bruch January 17, 2025
Gabby Camargo is working on an initiative that integrates mental health first aid training into the PALs program. Camargo received the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award on Dec. 4. Photo courtesy of Gabby Camargo.
Gabby Camargo named Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Rising Star of the Month
Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Anchors Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya report for the Jan. 17 Falcon Vision show. This was the first show back of the semester. Photo courtesy of Katerina Wietfeldt.
Video: Jan. 17, 2024 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision, Producers • January 17, 2025
The girls varsity basketball team (12-5) gathers in yellow, showing support for childhood cancer. The team raised $3,663 through their fundraiser during a game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Girls basketball raises more than $3,000 for child cancer
Viki Kiss, Staff Writer • January 16, 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
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Why do people struggle with keeping their New Years resolution? It is a familiar cycle of setting lofty resolutions, convinced that this year will be different, yet by mid-year, they tend to slip away. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
New year, same struggle
Jessie Chen, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

On Jan. 1, the gym is packed with fresh starts and new goals, an environment full of possibility, determination and untouched planners. From...

Whether it's a cozy night in or an exciting holiday party with many shareable treats needed, these holiday items will always have your back. This winter season, coffee shops and stores sold a variety of holiday products.
Popular 2024 holiday treats
Kai Strzelecki and Lily Bruch January 17, 2025

As temperatures continue to drop and holiday menus are still available, we decided to find some of the best winter treats to keep us going this...

Dangers could come with a single-party government. In recent years, the United States political landscape became increasingly polarized.
Political power imbalance takes over our nation
Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow • January 16, 2025

In lieu of the recent election results confirming our next presidential nominee for the  2025-29 term, half a decade of extreme bias fostered...

Many find book and movie sequels to be disappointing and unnecessary. Sequels failed to lead to successful stories today.
Quality over quantity
Joanne Liu, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

And, they lived happily ever after. What a beautiful ending to a story, one might think. Nothing could ruin the perfect plot, the masterpiece...

Anchors Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya report for the Jan. 17 Falcon Vision show. This was the first show back of the semester. Photo courtesy of Katerina Wietfeldt.
Video: Jan. 17, 2024 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision, Producers • January 17, 2025

In this week's episode, reporters cover a foodie club on campus, highlight a middle school program, share voices that move students,  interview...

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