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In Ed Burke Stadium, athletes compete in an intense race. The 31st annual Falcon Relays took place last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Ann Bartsch.

School hosts 31st annual Falcon Relays

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor March 28, 2025

On Saturday, the school hosted the 31st annual Falcon Relays, bringing together 20 Division I and Division II schools from across San Diego to compete. The school emerged as the Division I team champion...

Holding up a finger to celebrate first place, the dance team smiles in unison at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs. The competition was held from March 14-16, with the team bringing home multiple first place trophies. Photo courtesy of Francis Florendo.

Dance team brings home multiple wins from West Coast Elite Nationals

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

The school’s JV and varsity dance teams competed at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs from March 14-16, bringing home multiple wins. Teams competing included medium JV hip hop; small,...

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...

TP Chamber Strings gathers in front of the Norman R. Loats Performing Arts Center. They received the unanimous superior performance rating at the festival, qualifying for regionals. Photo courtesy of Thomas Ducom.

Torrey Pines Chamber Strings receives unanimous superior rating

Lana Weber, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Bringing home a unanimous superior performance rating from four judges on March 13, the Torrey Pines Chamber Strings (Advanced Orchestra) class attended the Southern California School Band and Orchestra...

The string orchestra performs 'Of Glorious Plumage' by Richard Meyer and 'Luberon Dances' by Martin Ellerby during the Spring Concert. The concert took place on March 12 in the Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.

2025 Spring Concert

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor March 24, 2025

The lights of the Performing Arts Center dim. A hush spreads through the audience. All eyes fall on the conductor. The marimba lays down an insistent rhythmic pulse, propelling the combined band into motion.  As...

A student is behind the counter, working a shift after the bell rings. Having a high school job contributed greatly to their money-managing skills and their understanding of hard work.

Find a penny, pick it up

Cass Love, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

As she walks, a dollar bill falls out of her pocket. He watches as it floats to the pavement. Will he pick it up? I know I might have, especially before I got a job. From the time I began eating lunch...

April Kato (12) crouches near a bush of flowers. In her personal perspective, Kato reflected on the experience living between two worlds — Japan and the United States, which came to construct her identity.

Personal Perspective: April Kato

April Kato, News Editor March 19, 2025

Every time I notice more white hair on my dog’s face, everytime my great grandmother’s dementia worsens, everytime a new baby is born into the family — each moment feels like a testament to the life...

The school's Distributive Education Clubs of America club gather for a group photo at the at the annual State Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California. The team had two medalists place in the top 10. Photo courtesy of Isabel Ji.

Distributive Education Clubs of America compete at annual State Career Development Conference

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

The school's Distributive Education Clubs of America club competed at the annual State Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California from Feb. 27 to March 3. The club finished with high scores overall...

The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) holds up 'W's' as they are crowned Division II CIF State Champions. They beat Orange Lutheran High School (13-6-1) 1-0 on March 8. Top left to right: Martyn Hansford, Pamela Kalinoski, Makaylah Gerling (12), Isabella Forrester (9), Madison Harrell (11), Sami Huyghe (11), Lauren Golafshan (10), Annika Pallia (12), Kate Bezdek (12), Coral Diaz (12), Lauren Johnson (11), Gianna Cho (11), Kasey Suhar (9), Jaslyn Cumberland (10), Nami Walsh (10), Alexa Avila (11), Resse Rogowski (9), Matthew Rosendo and Jay Romo. Bottom left to right: Kylie Okumara (11), Claire Thompson (12), McKenzie Brown (10), Lila Wagner (11), Edra Bello (12), Ashley O'Regan (12), Sydney Henderek (12), Ava Guimond (9), Brooklyn Schwartzberg (9), Kate Conway (10), Sophia Bastidos (11), Maya Washington (11), Alexandra David (12) and Natalie Cohen (11). Photo courtesy of Makaylah Gerling.

Varsity girls soccer wins first Division II CIF State Championship

Joy Ma, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Longform March 19, 2025

The school’s varsity girls soccer team (17-5) secured the Division II CIF State Championship on March 8, against Orange Lutheran High School (13-6-1), marking their first CIF State Championship win in...

San Diego State University is currently ranked No. 109 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. SDSU recently achieved Research 1 status after meeting the necessary criteria. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons from Stuart Seeger.

San Diego State University reaches Research 1 status

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

San Diego State University reached the status of a Research 1 institution, and was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation on Feb. 13 as one of the top 5% universities in research in the United States.  To...

The school's band and orchestra gather for a photo in front of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Along with their annual trip to Disneyland Park, the groups performed at the Forum Music Festival at Biola University this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Mila Keres.

Band and Orchestra attend Forum Musical Festival

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The school’s band and orchestra traveled to Anaheim, California, for the Forum Musical Festival at Biola University March 8 and 9. When the band arrived at Biola University on the morning of March...

Surrounded by laughter and energy, the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo swim and diving team radiates pure joy, celebrating their accomplishments. On March 7, the Mustangs cut the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, effective immediately. Photo courtesy of Eyasu B.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo swimming and diving team cut, effective immediately

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The sound of the final ring lingers through the natatorium. But this time, it wasn't signaling the end of a race — it was signaling the end of an era. For the athletes of the California Polytechnic...

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