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Morning Lavender sits off Highway 101 in Solana Beach, inviting guests into their cafe and boutique. They offered everything from hair clips, to matching dresses, to lattes and tea parties.

Restaurant Review: Morning Lavender

Lana Weber, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Walking into Morning Lavender feels like entering a fairy tale dream, the entrance and walls are adorned with whimsical flowers in shades of pink and purple that look like they are straight from a Disney...

As finals season approaches, nutrition is a critical factor in ensuring academic success. Social Media Manager Elsa Goodman and Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Outreach Ellie Koff suggested a couple of recipes to help get you through the final stretch. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons via Pexels.

Brain food for finals season

Ellie Koff and Elsa Goodman May 1, 2025

As finals approach, students often focus on reviewing notes, staying up late and squeezing in last-minute study sessions. However, one essential element of academic success is often overlooked: nutrition. During...

Wes Anderson, Luca Guadagnino, Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton are directors with distinct film and storytelling styles. Students like Summer Brandt (11) and Nolan Greer (12) discussed their opinions on different directors' works.

Shot in style: Films through lenses of different directors

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

When starting a film, having an expectation of what is to come — twisted with an unknown element — is, for me, the first page of the story. It is the initial uncertainty that I itch to become familiar...

April Artist of the Month, Emma Valdez (10), plays her harp on stage. Valdez started playing the harp 10 years ago, and was fueled by the vibrant passion in her household. Photo courtesy of Emma Valdez.

Artist of the Month: Emma Valdez

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor April 24, 2025

Emma Valdez (10), can be found sitting peacefully on a stool, steadily thrumming the strings of the harp. The melodic tune fills the air, smoothing, calming and telling a sweetening story behind each touch...

Recently, the Falconer had a chance to sit down with Camino Books: For The Road Ahead co-owner John Evans. Formerly known as Diesel, the bookstore held their grand opening ceremony on April 10.

Q & A: Camino Books: For The Road Ahead

Lana Weber, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Going into a bookstore can feel like stepping into a magical wonderland, with the scent of fresh pages dancing through the air and colorful covers lining every shelf. Camino Books: For The Road Ahead,...

The schools jazz musicians take the stage under the Performing Arts Centers' vibrant lighting. On April 11, the school hosted the SDUHSD Jazz Festival featuring performances from all over the district. Photo courtesy of Riley Willcox.

TPHS hosts SDUHSD Jazz Festival

Cass Love, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

She taps her toe to the beat of the music. Tap, tap, tap. Even way back of the Performing Arts Center, you can see it.  It is a subtle but unmistakable sign of her passion for music, both teaching...

Stationed in a breezy white cottage off the coast in La Jolla, Blue Whale Cafe is the perfect place for locals and tourists to get a taste of sunny California.  The cafe adapted boho-surfer aesthetic for their West Coast visitors when they opened in Oct. 2023. Photo courtesy of La Jolla.

Restaurant Review: Blue Whale

Elsa Goodman and Ellie Koff March 28, 2025

TikTok’s new favorite cafe in San Diego is nestled in the heart of La Jolla. Blue Whale feels like a comforting escape — outside our bubble but still close to home, this cafe is perfect for those seeking...

Tescia Konkol (11), a dancer of 12 years, is awarded March Artist of the Month. Konkol has been on the school's varsity hip hop team since her freshman year, and joined the varsity contemporary team this year. Photo courtesy of TP ASB.

Artist of the Month: Tescia Konkol

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

At the age of 5, Tescia Konkol (11) first entered the dance studio after her parents enrolled her in dance classes to expose her to more social opportunities; not knowing that it would spark a passion...

A niche subcategory within the horror genre falls within holiday horror films. By mixing themes of fear and celebration, the classification of this genre first emerged in the late 20th century. Photo courtesy of Shudder.

‘Tis the season to be frightful

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow March 28, 2025

[SPOILERS AHEAD!] From slashers to paranormal activity to psychological thrillers, horror is perhaps one of the most artistically fluid cinematic genres to land on the big screen. Without a need to...

Musical theater is a prominent example of actors that are required to be multi-talented in singing, dancing and acting. From Feb. 20-March 1, TPPlayers performed the musical, 'The Prom.' Photo courtesy of Sevey Morton.

Entertaining expectations

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow March 28, 2025

From Disney Channel stars to Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners, what all of these entertainment professionals have in common is their clear abundance of talent. In the modern day of growing technology...

The string orchestra performs 'Of Glorious Plumage' by Richard Meyer and 'Luberon Dances' by Martin Ellerby during the Spring Concert. The concert took place on March 12 in the Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.

2025 Spring Concert

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor March 24, 2025

The lights of the Performing Arts Center dim. A hush spreads through the audience. All eyes fall on the conductor. The marimba lays down an insistent rhythmic pulse, propelling the combined band into motion.  As...

"$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" comprises collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR that serves as an homage to the artists' homes in Toronto, Canada. The album was released on Feb. 14. Photo Courtesy of Spotify.

Album Review: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

With a slower tempo and an introspective tone “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” by two famous Canadian artists, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR is not the usual fast-paced music expected by the artists. The album was...

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