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(Left to right) (top) Taylor Faassen (12), (bottom) Olivia Richardson (10), Henri Tanghe (12) and Cruz Acers (11) smile. In the school community, students and alumni shared their opinions. Photos courtesy of Taylor Faassen, Olivia Richardson, Henri Tanghe and Cruz Acers.

Six Falcons weigh in: Proposition 50

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The "Clue" set is two stories tall and features rotating walls. The play incorporated many different rooms, which the cast traveled between from scene to scene.

Theater program builds two-story set for 'Clue' production

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A student carries a Labubu keychain as they walk to class. Labubu originated as a character from Kasing Lung's series, 'The Monsters,' and were sold as Pop Mart toys beginning in 2019.

Labubu, rise of overconsumption

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Students crochet a variety of items. Some crocheted stuffed animals, others made tank tops. Photo courtesy of Syd Roenfeldt, Macey Seiter and Samantha Feinberg.

Student hobbies: Crochet

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This is a map of the proposed redistricting that people are voting upon. Voting yes for Prop 50 would be voting yes for this redistricting. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Proposition 50 potentially redraws congressional districts

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Girls varsity basketball, a winter sports team, prepare each other with encouraging words before their game. On Jan. 10 last season, the girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy Ravens. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

How to try out: Winter sports

News
“I voted” stickers for citizens of New York City participating in the 2025 mayoral election. They were offered at the voting booths once citizens submitted their votes. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.
New York City mayoral election
Priscilla Akin, staff writer • November 12, 2025
One way to prevent illness this winter is frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. The California Department of Public Health stated that respiratory viruses, which include the flu and COVID-19, spread more easily in the fall and winter seasons.
Prevention, recovery for winter sickness
November 10, 2025

Each year, winter brings a variety of sicknesses. Approaching this season, preventative...

The "Clue" set is two stories tall and features rotating walls. The play incorporated many different rooms, which the cast traveled between from scene to scene.
Theater program builds two-story set for ‘Clue’ production
November 7, 2025

The theater department is performing their fall play, “Clue,” a murder-mystery...

The East Wing of the White House is being redesigned according to President Donald Trump's plans. The demolition began on Oct. 20, turning the multiple offices and meeting places within it into a new golden ballroom. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.
White House construction
October 31, 2025

Under President Donald Trump’s orders, workers began demolishing the East Wing...

Games
Crossword week of Nov. 14, 2025
Crossword week of Nov. 14, 2025
Claire Zhou, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Crossword week of Nov. 7, 2025
Claire Zhou, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Sudoku Nov. 6, 2025
Claire Zhou, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Sports
Samantha Krystkowiak (12) hits a ball onto the opposing court. On Nov 9. 2024, the girls varsity volleyball team lost against Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego CIF Finals for the third year in a row, a contrast to this year's championship victory last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Girls varsity basketball, a winter sports team, prepare each other with encouraging words before their game. On Jan. 10 last season, the girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy Ravens. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
How to try out: Winter sports
Autumn Bowman, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025
Photo Gallery: Senior Night
Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor • October 28, 2025

On Oct. 24, the school's various programs and sports teams: cheer, dance, football and sports medicine honored their seniors at a football home game against...

Day on the Team: Field hockey
Talia Rosenthal, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

The Friday feeling drifts around the school as varsity field hockey prepares for an away match against Valley Center High School (2-13). By 6:00 p.m.,...

Day on the Team: Girls golf
Claire Zhou, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2025

It is still dark outside when Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (12) wakes up before her alarm clock on Wednesday, just shy of 5:45 a.m., on day two of the North County...

Opinion
Sunglasses have tags with political ideologies. Brands like Oakley and New Balance were associated with ideologies such as racism.
Assuming brands’ political stances: bad for business, society
Sage Rosskopf, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

Today, it seems like politics creep into almost every aspect of life: no one is spared, even...

Staff Ed: How free is our speech?
November 4, 2025

The year is 1791, and the First Amendment has been ratified with the following words: “Congress shall make no law … prohibiting...

Disappearing clubs: An epidemic
November 3, 2025

Every fall semester, two days’ worth of lunch periods are reserved for students to showcase their clubs in the west quad...

Pro/Con: Proposition 50
October 29, 2025

California’s Proposition 50, also known as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” is a ballot for election on Nov. 4,...

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Podcast
High School Side Hustles Podcast, Episode 6: Toffee Break
The five co-founders of Cali Empanadas make food and manage the stand. Originally from Los Angeles, Cali Empanadas has brought in many local and hungry customers.
Fun for Sunday: Carmel Valley Farmers Market
Sage Rosskopf, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
World History and SEI U.S. History teacher Ruben Martinez explains the class agenda. Martinez's lesson centered around Christopher Columbus, in recognition of the upcoming federal holiday on Monday. Photo courtesy of Ruben Martinez.
Fresh Face Friday: Ruben Martinez
Dylan Guillory, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Found in rooms 402 or 212, Ruben Martinez spends his days teaching World History and Structured English Immersion (SEI) U.S....

(Left to right) Lily Bruch (12), Tess Wheatley (12), Angelia Coenen (12), Sabine Chung (12), Avani Goyal (10), Jake Selecky (12), Tegan Inns (12), Emiko Matsuda (12) and Dean Smith (12). The Go Greenish officer team smiles for a photo. Students from both Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy went to Earl Warren Middle School to host a presentation for the students as part of the Road to Zero Waste program. Photo courtesy of Dean Smith.
Club Spotlight: Go Greenish
Emily Chao, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

On a day-to-day basis, making a real, meaningful impact feels exceedingly distant from the general student population. In...

Reed Kendall helps Felipe Astiz (9) with his math worksheet. Kendall joined the math department as a permanent staff member this year.
Fresh Face Friday: Reed Kendall
Talia Rosenthal, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

All the way from the Keystone State of Pennsylvania, the school welcomes Reed Kendall to the math department. After earning...

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As November begins, there are many ways to capture the essence of fall before it fades into winter. The Falconer provided snippets of fashion inspiration that incorporated the characteristics of the season.
Fall fashion
Sarina Feng, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025
With the sun’s characteristic colors and scarce warmth, the season seems to hold onto colors through other means.
This creamy and rich pumpkin fudge captures the taste of fall, with sweet flavors, warm spices and an optional fun pumpkin shape. It quickly became everyone’s favorite treat.
Fall recipes: Pumpkin five ways
Emerson Koning, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025
Three pieces of Bokyoung Kim's (11) art that won her the September Artist of the Month title. She has had a rigorous yet short 6 months of work to get to this point.
Artist of the Month: Bokyoung Kim
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach • October 28, 2025
Depicting an elderly lady dressed in traditional clothing with a prayer wheel in hand, this piece by second year AP Studio Art student Destiny Yan (11) represents an encounter between different generations of Chinese culture. Yan used soft pastel for the base and colored pencils for the details. Photo courtesy of Katie O’Brien.
AP Studio Art: The Encounter
Joanne Liu and Jessie Chen • October 22, 2025
Conductor Amy Gelb (left) begins "Fantasy on Amazing Grace" by turning to the first chair Vera Muller (10) (right). The piece swept through Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early 20th century period styles.
Music department dazzles in annual Fall Concert
Claire Zhou, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2025
Reviews
Left to right: Joseph Kempf (12), Lily Pirnie (10), Lainy Costabile (12), Huijing Zhang (10), Ethan Erstling (11) and Mateja Schmidt (11). Dinner guests await their host in the lounge, accompanied by Wadsworth, the butler, and Yvette, the maid. The play was inspired by the board game and 1985 film of the same name.
Daniel Caesar's "Son of Spergy" is provides candid insight into the artist's faith and relationships. The album was released on Oct. 24. Photo courtesy of Republic Records via Resident Vinyl.
At the Del Mar Farmers Market, 35 vendors sell local goods, including fresh berries. The farmers market opened in 1986.
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Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya anchor the show. This week's show featured stories from food insecurity to CIF champions. Photo courtesy of Kyle Busby.
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Daylight saving time brings an annual period of time change, where people seem to lose an hour of time in spring, and gain an hour of time in fall. This year, daylight savings time ended on Nov. 2.
Satire: Ways to use extra hour from time change
Lily Bruch, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 6, 2025
Satire: Louvre robbery
November 5, 2025
Satire: Padres fans’ letter to Dodgers
November 5, 2025
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