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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
December 10, 2024
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...

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
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...

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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
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...

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...

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...

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