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The second part of the film 'Wicked' will appear in theaters next year. Released on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' left viewers anxious for the second act. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios.

Movie Review: 'Wicked'

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Left to right: Chris Drake, Tynaa Jacot, Alice Koontz, Zoe Salinas, Kate Hu, Zoe Jiamanukonnkit, Sehee Sim and Joe Rokoszewski pose after winning the CIF Division I State Championship. The last time the team won states was 11 years ago. Photo courtesy of SCGA.

Varsity girls golf clinches state title

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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

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Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Door Decorating Contest

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Hotel del Coronado hosts an outdoor, 'Skating by the Sea' event from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5 facing the beach. General admission was $40, and the rink schedule varies based on times and dates.

Photo Gallery: Hotel Del Coronado holiday festivities

News
Michael Allman is the San Dieguito Union High School District Area 4 Trustee. With his re-election last month, the Falconer interviewed Allman to hear more about his plans for the upcoming term. Photo courtesy of Michael Allman campaign.
Q&A: Michael Allman
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Molten Waffles and Crêpes serves hot chocolate, crêpes, the viral Dubai chocolate and alcoholic beverages, ensuring something for everyone. Since it opened in 2020, the Holiday Market at Petco Park in Gallagher Square became a festive, lively event for families and friends of all ages to visit every year.
Petco Park Holiday Market
December 10, 2024
The Japanese National Honor Society poses for a photo during their shift at the concession stands. While the school's Academic Team and JNHS primarily took on the role this year, the opportunity will be more widely promoted to other student organizations starting next school year. Photo courtesy of Kylie Lai.
School-sponsored organizations earn funds through concession stands
December 9, 2024
The Hallway of Lights is a festive tradition organized by ASB. This year, the lights premiered on Dec. 2 and will be on display through the 19th in the hallway closest to the ASB rooms.
Hallway of Lights premieres
December 9, 2024
Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Door Decorating Contest
December 6, 2024
Feature
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
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow • December 2, 2024

For many siblings, growing up together means sharing secrets, inside jokes and everyday memories. But as high school and college pull their bond...

Speech and language pathologist, Brian Bobyak, takes notes and prepares lesson plans. Last year, Bobyak worked in speech therapy at San Dieguito Academy.
Fresh Face Friday: Brian Bobyak
November 22, 2024
From left to right: Taylor Steele (‘90), Eric Hirshberg (‘86), Rachel Buechler (‘03) and Dan McGuire (‘84) are inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held during halftime at the football game against Poway High School on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of TPHS Foundation.
Hall of Fame announced first four inductees
November 22, 2024
Lauren Golafshan (11) bakes halloween-themed sugar cookies for Love, Lolo, her small business. Golafshan posted the cookies on her Instagram. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.
Warm ovens, chilly days: Student baking businesses
November 20, 2024
Dave Schmitz owns a Little Free Library in the Del Mar Heights Community. Schmitz's library started as a collection of children's books, but grew to include a vast range of genres.
Take a book, share a story
November 19, 2024
Jennifer Boranian writes upcoming dates for her students on a classroom board. This year, Boranian stepped into the role of education specialist at the school.
Fresh Face Friday: Jennifer Hernandez Boranian
November 15, 2024
Sports
The varsity football team (5-7) puts up a fight against Granite Hills High School on Nov. 15. The team lost in the CIF Division I quarterfinals this year. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
2024 fall sports season look back
Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design • December 6, 2024

The 2024 fall sports season was full of intense competition, resulting in two CIF state champions and five league champions. The varsity girls golf team won the CIF Division I state championship while boys cross country, field hockey, flag football, girls...

Top row (Left to right): Chloe Kappes (9), Nicole Simon (12), Emilia Caballero (12), Ava DeSanti (12), Soraya Siry (12), Danielle Cohen (10), Elle Eisenbeis (11), Coco Wehrli (10) and Angie Sun (10). Bottom row (Left to right): Giuliana Ponomarev (9), Ruby Resch (10), Bradey Taub (12), Ella Burchell (11), Alden Mubarak (12), Tessa Koff (9), Jordan Stack (9), Rainey Keegan (12), Elizabeth Conover (12), Elise Minyard (12) and Don Chu. The varsity girls tennis team poses after their 2024 season. The team finished with a record of 8-8. Photo courtesy Ella Burchell.
Varsity girls tennis season wrap up
Isabel Ji, Staff Writer
Left to right: Chris Drake, Tynaa Jacot, Alice Koontz, Zoe Salinas, Kate Hu, Zoe Jiamanukonnkit, Sehee Sim and Joe Rokoszewski pose after winning the CIF Division I State Championship. The last time the team won states was 11 years ago. Photo courtesy of SCGA.
Varsity girls golf clinches state title
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer
The varsity girls volleyball team (28-8) kicks off their match with their huddle and cheer. They competed in the CIF Open Division Championship on Saturday against Cathedral Catholic High School. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Girls volleyball falls short of CIF Open Division title
Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer
Presley Garcia (11) jukes out the El Camino defense. Garcia was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
Athlete of the Month: Presley Garcia
Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer
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Michael Allman is the San Dieguito Union High School District Area 4 Trustee. With his re-election last month, the Falconer interviewed Allman to hear more about his plans for the upcoming term. Photo courtesy of Michael Allman campaign.
Q&A: Michael Allman
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Molten Waffles and Crêpes serves hot chocolate, crêpes, the viral Dubai chocolate and alcoholic beverages, ensuring something for everyone. Since it opened in 2020, the Holiday Market at Petco Park in Gallagher Square became a festive, lively event for families and friends of all ages to visit every year.
Petco Park Holiday Market
Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Cars and Coffee is a weekly event in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif for car enthusiasts. Reporters interviewed car owners and attendees. Photo courtesy of Nickolas Sanchez-Kishko.
Video: Cars, coffee
Falcon Vision, Producers • December 10, 2024
The Japanese National Honor Society poses for a photo during their shift at the concession stands. While the school's Academic Team and JNHS primarily took on the role this year, the opportunity will be more widely promoted to other student organizations starting next school year. Photo courtesy of Kylie Lai.
School-sponsored organizations earn funds through concession stands
Cass Love, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024
The Hallway of Lights is a festive tradition organized by ASB. This year, the lights premiered on Dec. 2 and will be on display through the 19th in the hallway closest to the ASB rooms.
Hallway of Lights premieres
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor • December 9, 2024
Podcast
High School Side Hustles hosts a student-run apparel company for their first show. This podcast focused on the business aspects of getting their company started.
High School Side Hustles Podcast, Episode 1: Lens & Pistons Apparel
Daniel McKie and Antonio Mazo • November 15, 2024
A&E
The second part of the film 'Wicked' will appear in theaters next year. Released on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' left viewers anxious for the second act. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’
Lily Bruch, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

Last month, the iconic musical “Wicked” came out from the curtains of Broadway and into the theatres of Hollywood, impressing fans across...

'Equivocation' is a a play that examines the burden and power of storytelling. Torrey Pines Players presented 'Equivocation' as the first play of the 2024-2025 school year during the early weeks of November.
Torrey Pines Players presents ‘Equivocation’
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor • November 18, 2024

“Our bodies become their souls made visible. What could they not do if, while in that godlike state, we were to tell them — the truth?”  This...

Opinion
Enjoying food is honoring tastes, tales and traditions. Our society, focused on dieting and calorie-intake has diminished food's cultural value.
More than a meal
Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form • November 21, 2024

In an era characterized  by calorie-tracking apps, protein shakes and painstakingly scheduled meal plans, food is often reduced to little more...

What do technological advancements mean for society and the future of inventions? Last month, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were released, but they have the potential to invade personal and sensitive information.
Encroachments of technology: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
April Kato, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

For years, humans dreamed about the flying cars from “Back to the Future,” and the simulated reality from “The Matrix,” wondering if...

Falcon Vision
Cars and Coffee is a weekly event in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif for car enthusiasts. Reporters interviewed car owners and attendees. Photo courtesy of Nickolas Sanchez-Kishko.
Video: Cars, coffee
Falcon Vision, Producers • December 10, 2024

In this week's episode, reporters showcase a community event, where community members bring cars to downtown Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. for car...

Jake Chontos (10) goes spearfishing in his free time outside of school. Chontos started this hobby as a way to escape and destress. Photo courtesy of Ken Dorrell.
Video: Below the surface
Falcon Vision, Producers
Cars stroll down Ranch Santa Fe, Calif. for a Cars & Coffee event. Falcon Vision focused on several community and feature stories for this week's show. Photo courtesy of Nickolas Sanchez-Kishko.
Video: Dec. 6, 2024 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers
Reporter Catalina Baraya and Katerina Wietfeldt attend the downtown Veterans Parade. Baraya and Wietfeldt interviewed local veterans about their experiences. Honoring Graphic courtesy of Chris Kam.
Video: Honoring veterans
Falcon Feasts is a biweekly segment of Falcon Vision. Reporters reviewed Pipes in Cardiff for this segment. Graphic courtesy of Chris Kam.
Video: Falcon Feast: Pipes
Falcon Vision, Producers
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