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A teen male dressed in stereotypical 'male manipulator' fashion surrounded by people. Art courtesy of Elyse Kim

Loving The Smiths does not make you a ‘male manipulator’

Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Longform September 6, 2024

Imagine: You are at a dimly lit house show, the air dense with the aroma of incense and the low hum of an old amplifier. A silhouette appears out of the darkness, wearing a graphic tee and baggy jeans,...

Staff writer Claire Zhou discusses the 'Keep Kids in School' law. Art courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts.

The ‘Keep Kids in School’ law will do anything but

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

Throughout the 2022-23 school year, nearly 1,100 San Diego County students were suspended as the consequence of defiance. In response to the suspension rates in the state,  Calif. Sen. Nancy Skinner proposed...

Joy Ma leans on her trusty frog companion, Ricky. He has been by her side throughout her high school journey.

Personal Perspective: Joy Ma

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form August 27, 2024

Growing up, I have always thought of myself as less human and more frog. I’ve always felt a deep connection to them — creatures that, in many ways, embody the qualities I admire and strive to cultivate...

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were considered one of the "greenest-ever." While aiming to reduce the environmental impact, the efforts were the topic of heavy controversy.

Staff Ed: Are greener games for the greater good?

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor August 22, 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, held from July 26 to Aug. 11, made Paris the second city to ever host the Summer Olympics three times, following events in 1900 and 1924. Despite its large scale—costing...

Falconer's Joy Ma and Gabrielle Gonzales share their thoughts on the school's new cell phone policy. Art by Elyse Kim

Pro/Con: TPHS cellphone ban

Joy Ma and Gabrielle Gonzales August 21, 2024

Pro - by Gabrielle Gonzales TPHS announced an updated Student Cell Phone Policy for the 2024-25 school year, preventing cellphone usage during instructional time in an effort to “support the academic...

Romance section at Barnes & Noble. Photo courtesy of Nolan Greer

BookTok ‘damsels’ and ‘girlbosses’: The flaws in portraying female characters and toxic relationships in literature

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow August 20, 2024

Since its rise during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, “BookTok,” a popular TikTok community interface where readers can interact and share their favorite novels (primarily romance novels), has since stirred...

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