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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 losing weight to saving money, the new year is a moment to reset...

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

Gabby Camargo (12) received the Rising Star Award on Dec. 4 for her dedication to the Peer Assistance Leaders.  The Rising Star Award acknowledges students within SDUHSD who made significant impacts...

The Lady Falcons huddle up for their cheer before their first league game at home. The girls varsity soccer team (4-3) beat Canyon Crest Academy (1-9) last night after a score of 5-0. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls varsity soccer clinches first league win

Cass Love, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity soccer team (4-3) defeated Canyon Crest Academy (1-9) at home in their first league game of the season with a final score of 5-0 yesterday, paving the way for the rest of the season....

Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) watches her ball fly out of the bunker. Jiamanukoonkit was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Zoe Jiamanukoonkit.

Athlete of the Month: Zoe Jiamanukoonkit

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Driver in hand, Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) swings her way to November’s female Athlete of the Month. As a prominent athlete on the school’s varsity girls golf team, Jiamanukoonkit makes waves. “I...

Wildfires continue to affect Los Angeles as containment efforts meet difficulties. Over 40,000 acres have burned as of Jan. 14. Photo courtesy of Lucas Xue.

Los Angeles wildfires continue as damage expands

Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach January 14, 2025

Wildfires continue to affect Los Angeles County, leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake. Officials report that more than 36,386 acres have burned as of Jan. 10, with several communities under...

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 ending — except a sequel. Sequels like “Jaws 2”and...

While many students are drawn to schools because of their name recognition, they might not be the best fit. Reporter Sneha Lele, looked into whether the idea of a 'dream school' should be eliminated.

‘Dream school’ needs to go

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

Hands shaking, heart pounding, eyes racing over the screen, you find yourself staring at the update on your application. The letter holds your dreams and desires, the largely idolized school you have played...

While the boy's sport is "basketball," the female equivalent is "girls basketball." Women suffered from injustices in sports for far too long.

Empty stands, silence in women’s sports

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

There’s basketball, and there’s “girls basketball.” There’s soccer, and there’s “girls soccer.” There’s lacrosse, and there’s “girls lacrosse.” At school, whenever I hear a sport...

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

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2025

Amid the chaos of the sidelines, players and coaches pace back and forth while their student managers work behind the scenes to ensure everything from film sessions to game days runs smoothly. While their...

Fueled by passion and perseverance, Lee’s rigorous dance training requires her to be “very disciplined” in order to maintain high academic standards. While she is very well disciplined, Lee has always used dance to destress from school and other stresses in her life. Photo courtesy of Noelle Lee.

Artist of the Month: Noelle Lee

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Through the glass window of her older sister’s dance studio, Noelle Lee (12) spent her childhood watching her sister dance in awe. At a young age, Lee found her inspiration in dance. “I always knew...

Lily Oliva (12) has her eye on the ball, moving on her feet. Oliva was named the December female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Lily Oliva.

Athlete of the Month: Lily Oliva

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2025

In the chaos of the Olive Garden, December female Athlete of the Month, point guard Lily Oliva (12), hustles down the court, leading the Falcons to victory. “It felt good,” Oliva said. “I think...

With the holidays around the corner, here is a gift guide for family, friends and teachers. This guide was curated for a variety of ages and people in everyone's lives.

Holiday gift guide 2024

Lana Weber and Elsa Goodman December 18, 2024
With the holidays around the corner, here is a gift guide for family, friends and teachers. This guide was curated for a variety of ages and people in everyone's lives.
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