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This year will serve as the Falconers first year as an online publication, run by new adviser, Kara Adler.

Falconer transition to an online news platform

Ellie Koff and Lily Bruch September 6, 2024

The Falconer transitioned from print to an online news platform from the 2024-25 school year following the retirement of former adviser Mia Smith. By contrast to the previous system of distributing...

Over the summer, the school experienced multiple thefts. This is still an ongoing investigation.

Campus theft over the summer

Ellie Koff and Makaylah Gerling September 5, 2024

Two separate incidents over the summer resulted in the theft of four golf carts, 60 cameras and lenses, a drone and camera batteries from the school. Three golf carts stored by the auto tech garage...

A monarch butterfly rests on a stray twig. Monarch butterflies began their migration to Mexico in August.

Migrating monarchs

Cass Love and Sophia Gorba September 4, 2024

A monarch butterfly just fluttered by. In hues of orange, shining gold in the sunlight, a monarch is a sun catcher. Do you see it?  In the autumnal months, monarch butterflies embark on their migration...

The girls varsity lacrosse team hosted a Morgan's Message Dedication Game last season on April 20. Audrey Davidson, Morgan's Message president, is pictured as number 11. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Student athlete mental health

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

In professional sports, the focus on physical performance often overshadows how athletes maintain their mental health under immense stress, an understated yet crucial aspect of their overall well-being....

The football team poses in Times Square, New York. They fell to Freedom High School after a tough 14-17 loss. Photo courtesy of Cruz Rodriguez.

Football team NYC trip

Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer September 2, 2024

The varsity football team recently embarked on an unforgettable trip to New York City. Though the journey was filled with memorable experiences, it ended with a narrow defeat on the field, despite a spirited...

Alex Weinstein (12) rolling the dough for his challah business. Photo courtesy of Alex Weinstein

Summer employment

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor August 28, 2024

For many students, summer was no different from the school year. Instead of heading to classes with Chromebooks in hand, they were clocked in at various jobs, balancing work schedules and responsibilities.  Each...

Roma Panchal (12) attended the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles Summer College Immersion Program where she took Intro to Human Physiology. She also worked in a lab focusing on the relationship between the gut-brain axis and Parkinson's Disease. Photo courtesy of Roma Panchal.

Falcon summers

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2024

Upperclassmen and teachers look back on their high school experience to offer advice to this years freshmen. The school opened its doors to the class of 2028 on Aug. 13.

Words of advice for freshmen

Mari Kradjan, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

Listen up, freshmen! The start of the year is an exciting time and nerves are inevitable — but don’t worry. As seniors and teachers look back on their freshman year, they shared insight from their...

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...

Link Crew welcomed the class of 2028 on Aug. 12 during freshman orientation.

Link crew changes

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer August 26, 2024

As the class of 2028 arrived, Link Crew implemented changes to their system, including freshman orientation events, aiming to improve their overall peer mentorship and ease the transition into highschool,...

Solar panels in the parking lot were completed over the 2024 summer.

Student parking lot solar panels

Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer August 26, 2024

The construction of the back lot solar panels finished just in time for the 2024-25 school year after a lengthy planning process.  The new solar panels came with environmental and monetary benefits,...

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