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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 season.  From Starbucks drinks to Trader Joe’s cookies,...

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...

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 from the conservative’s perspective is set to ensue.  As...

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 a fun design on her nails.  “It is definitely a creative...

From left to right: Catherine Tonelli (12), Lauren Mills (12), Audrey Davidson (12), Lauren Johnson (12), Charlie O'Connell (12), Brett Ward, Ryland Wickman, Kelly Whelihan (12), Harper Kelley (12), Audra Clark (12), Presley Garcia (12).
Flag football players stand with Coach Ryland Wickman. Wickman received the San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year award from the Los Angeles Chargers. Photo courtesy of Ryland Wickman.

Ryland Wickman named San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year

Eric Lee and Liv Weaver January 8, 2025

After 16 years teaching and coaching at the school, Ryland Wickman, a Special Education teacher, as well as football, softball and varsity flag football head coach, was named the San Diego Flag Football...

Winter brew, Winter Latte, and Winter Iced Nola sit on the table. All three drinks were part of the Blue Bottle Coffee's winter drinks menu.

Restaurant Review: Blue Bottle Coffee

Claire Zhou and Isabel Ji January 8, 2025

It hardly looks like winter in San Diego until lights are strung across storefronts and rooftops, and Christmas music begins to play over the radio. At Blue Bottle Coffee, the winter menu serves as...

'Elf' is a classic holiday movie enjoyed throughout various households. It was released in 2003 and stars actor Will Ferrell. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Top eight holiday movies

Lana Weber, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

“Elf” A Christmas classic in many households, “Elf” is a much-loved film full of fun jokes, quirky characters and heartfelt moments. “Elf” follows a human named Buddy who lives in the North...

How can the U.S. respond to the rising social media crisis? In 2024, Australia banned social media use for those under the age of 16.

Staff Ed: U.S. solutions to social media overuse

Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Long-form January 8, 2025

Social media — a tool that connects, informs and entertains — has also become a source of growing concern, especially for young children and teenagers. Since Australia has recently passed a law to...

Annie Feng (10) (center) and Snow corps pose in the finale of 'Waltz of the Snowflakes.' The dance was sharp and fast-paced, compared to slower ones like 'Waltz of the Flowers.'

West Coast Dance Company produces ‘Nutcracker’

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

As the last strains of the overture sing through the auditorium, Ailee Almog (10) peeks through the wings, waiting for what seems like years of music to end before “The Nutcracker” begins. Just before...

The boys varsity tennis team huddles up before a match. After the 2024 season, complaints were filed against TPHS administrators and certain CIF officials. Photo courtesy of Robert Freedman.

Boys varsity tennis team files complaints following last season

Makaylah Gerling, Eric Lee, and Sophia Gorba December 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: Rebecca Gallow, Charlenne Falcis-Stevens, Brian Seymour, Ronald Marquez, Kevin Brown, Ron Nocetti, Holly Haggerty, Bryan Marcus, John Kessler and Michael Hoeger were all contacted via...

Sleep, snacks and socialization; finding ways to stress less is incredibly important for your well-being. What helped you unwind this finals season?

Stress less this finals season

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say that the end of the semester is an especially stressful time. With all of the constant Quizlet notecard practices and intense Starbucks study sessions, it...

The Falcons Rugby Club lines up for the next play. During the 2023 season, the team won the All-American state championship. Photo courtesy of James Curtis.

Falcons Rugby Club struggles to gain recognition

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Falcons Rugby Club started accumulating titles since its establishment at the school in 2010 and was ranked among the top five teams nationally during their 2022-23 season. Whether or not it is an...

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