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The school's lack of a gate or any supervision for students leaving or entering prompts concerns about safety and class attendance. The Falconer staff discussed issues about an open campus and whether or not action is necessary.

Staff Ed: Open campus

Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor March 26, 2026

Right as the bell rings at 1:05 p.m., students rush out of classroom doors, bolting to their cars, speeding away for lunch or taking their journey on foot to a popular location only 0.8 miles away, the...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reclassifies professional degrees, capping student loans for degrees that are not classified as "professional." The U.S. Department of Education argued this will force universities to lower costs.

Staff Ed: Definition of professional degrees

Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach December 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education recently defined certain degree programs as “professional” in relation to education and labor market outcomes. Degrees labeled “professional” will gain eligibility...

The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights states, "Congress shall make no law … prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech." This article examined the current state of free speech in the United States.

Staff Ed: How free is our speech?

Lana Weber, Feature Editor November 4, 2025

The year is 1791, and the First Amendment has been ratified with the following words: “Congress shall make no law … prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.” In...

Swapping the race of a character has grown increasing prominence in the film industry, especially in the making of live action movies. The Falconer staff discussed the controversy surrounding race swapping and its impact.

Staff Ed: Race swapping in media

Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor September 29, 2025

Imagine hearing that your all-time favorite childhood fairy tale is finally being adapted into a live-action film. You are absolutely over the moon with excitement. As you eagerly open the cast list, ready...

The dire wolf pups revived by Colossal Biosciences are genetically modified grey wolves which do not have DNA identical to the original dire wolf. The Falconer staff examined the implications of reviving extinct species.

Staff Ed: Dire wolf

April Kato, News Editor May 30, 2025

Imagine that one day, the insects in our yards, the birds above our heads and other familiar species that make up our everyday scenery disappear — completely wiped away from the surface of Earth, never...

In the wake of National Park Service layoffs, our sacred and protected lands are at further risk of disorder and dishevelment. What did this mean for the future of our environment?

Staff Ed: Threats to our natural world

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

“Drill, baby, drill,” a common phrase that President Donald Trump repeated throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. Referring to drilling for oil and fossil fuels, this slogan easily illustrates...

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...

As the nation moves forward into the 47th presidency, journalistic integrity is at stake. Eleven days before the 2024 Presidential election, The Washington Post decided to refrain from the long-standing tradition of endorsing a candidate.

Staff Ed: News outlets neutrality

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design November 14, 2024

The Washington Post’s slogan, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” represents the ideal standard of journalism that many reporters strive for: the desire to speak the truth, a virtue protected by the First...

An inmate is depicted behind bars. How could the justice system incorporate forgiveness?

Staff Ed: To forgive, to not forgive

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design September 26, 2024

Forgiveness in day-to-day life is often considered to be a healthy way of responding to the pain that others may have caused. While it can be beneficial  on the individual scale, the idea of incorporating...

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

Staff Ed: 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...

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