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Lila Swortwood (11) adjusts the pre-packed chocolate chip cookies at the Solana Beach Farmer's Market. Swortwood has been working on the establishment of the Tusk Cafe for the past few months. Photo courtesy of Lila Swortwood.

1 in 3000: Lila Swortwood

Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor May 22, 2026

With an elephant inked on her left wrist, Lila Swortwood (11) carries with her a constant reminder of her grandmother’s love for the animal, encouraging her to advocate for elephant rehabilitation regarding...

Whispers in thousands of different languages are spoken every day, some a symphony of soft sounds while others a gruff chorus of sharp echoes. Each carried their own history, their own nuances.

Language across cultures

Lana Weber, Feature Editor May 20, 2026

Whispers in thousands of different languages are spoken every day, some a symphony of soft sounds while others a gruff chorus of sharp echoes. Each carries their own history, their own nuances and more...

Left to right: Xavier Guzman (9), Maaria Malik (9), Haley McInnis (12), Leela Glidden (9), and Crystal Cheng (12). Greasers and Soc's converse on bleachers. Photo courtesy of Xavier Guzman.

The Outsiders: Torrey Pines Players adaption

Riley Gunn, Staff Writer May 14, 2026

The theatre program presented “The Outsiders,” taking a different approach with the more quaint ‘black box theatre’ allowing them to move away from their traditional proscenium stage for the first...

A word cloud of college rejection letters shows common vocabulary that institutions use when notifying applicants. According to College Board, by Nov. 1, there was a 5% increase in applicants and 10% rise in total applications compared to the same time last year.

Rejection is not entirely redirection

Sarina Feng, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2026

“An update has been posted to your applicant portal,” the newest email in your inbox reads. You click the website’s refresh button and log in as your stomach feels heavier with each passing second....

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...

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