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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 girls varsity basketball team (12-5) gathers in yellow, showing support for childhood cancer. The team raised $3,663 through their fundraiser during a game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls basketball raises more than $3,000 for child cancer

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. During the...

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...

The school's orchestra fills the Performing Arts Center with music. The Winter Concert was held on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

2024 Winter Concert

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

As the holiday season nears, festivity manifested in the form of music at the annual Winter Concert, held on Dec. 12, in the school’s Performing Arts Center.  The concert opened with the full orchestra...

Students line up to receive hot chocolate from PALs Monday morning. PALs' Stress Less Week took place this week, marked by various activities each day.

PALs hosts Stress Less Week

April Kato, News Editor December 13, 2024

Stress Less Week took place this week, hosted by PALs in an effort to help students relieve stress with finals week quickly approaching. “In the PALs room during our fifth period, we [plan] new activities...

Advanced Dance presents their choreographed routine. The Expression Session took place from Dec. 6 to 7. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 Expression Session

Ellie Koff and Kai Strzelecki December 12, 2024

A dynamic showcase of talent, creativity and passion, the Expression Session took place in the school’s Performing Arts Center from Dec. 6 to 7, presenting three performances in total. The performance...

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.

Q&A: Michael Allman

Lana Weber, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Michael Allman was re-elected to the SDUHSD board last month following his previous term from 2020-2024, after competitor Kevin Sabellico conceded from the race on Nov. 21. As a school board trustee, Allman...

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

Since its opening in 2020, the Holiday Market at Petco Park in Gallagher Square has remained a place for families to enjoy a variety of foods, shopping, live music, light displays and time together during...

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

A role historically taken on by the Academic Team and more recently the Japanese National Honor Society, working the concession stands provides school-sponsored organizations on campus an opportunity to...

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

The Hallway of Lights, an annual tradition that transforms the B Building hallway near the ASB room into a festive winter wonderland, welcomed students back to school last week. The lights are on display...

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

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 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.
President-elect Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to serve as U.S. president, currently with 34 guilty counts. Trump requested his criminal cases to be dismissed as he takes office, provoking concerns.

Requests to freeze Donald Trump’s trial

Elsa Goodman, Manager of Social Media December 4, 2024

Last month, Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Upon the election, Trump requested his criminal charges be dismissed, but prosecutors favored freezing his trial until after...

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