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Cass Love

Cass Love, Writer

As she enters her third year on the Falconer, Cass Love seeks to find balance. In the newsroom, she will strive to create stories that accurately represent unique, niche parts of Torrey Pines High School. Seeing TPHS through the lens of a journalist has been a gift to her these past few years—getting to ask questions, learn new things and meet new people. Love looks forward to rounding out that journey in her final year at TPHS. She’s also excited to see the Falconer staff get to know each other better and can’t wait to see what great stories and media they’ll create together. If she’s not doing something Falconer-related in room 311, you might find her where she works, at a tutoring center where she gets to work with kids, playing badminton, or with her cat. In fact, as she’s writing this, there is very likely a black cat named Sasha snoozing on her bed.

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The Japanese National Honor Society poses for a photo during their shift at the concession stands. While the school's Academic Team and JNHS primarily took on the role this year, the opportunity will be more widely promoted to other student organizations starting next school year. Photo courtesy of Kylie Lai.

School-sponsored organizations earn funds through concession stands

Cass Love, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

A role historically taken on by the Academic Team and more recently the Japanese National Honor Society, working the concession stands provides school-sponsored organizations on campus an opportunity to...

Jennifer Boranian writes upcoming dates for her students on a classroom board. This year, Boranian stepped into the role of education specialist at the school.

Fresh Face Friday: Jennifer Hernandez Boranian

Cass Love, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Jennifer Hernandez Boranian is something of a veteran in the education world, with nine years of experience in teaching Spanish, English learner and most recently, special education classes, although this...

Biology and football P.E. teacher Matthew Livingston holds a football helmet in one hand and a potted plant in the other. Livingston began teaching biology 29 years ago, and spent the last six years teaching Year 1 P.E. or football P.E. simultaneously.

Teachers of many trades

Cass Love, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Hot and cold. Introvert and extrovert. Yin and yang. As a society, we are fascinated by opposites, and we work to incorporate them into our everyday lives through colors, flavors and personalities. But...

Staff writer Cass Love discusses how Guardian Caps NXT could be a step in the right direction to minimize traumatic brain injuries in the NFL. During week one of the NFL season, tight end Josh Wylie was seen wearing the latest version of the Guardian Cap. Photo courtesy of the Tennessee Titans.

Sports Corner: Guardian Caps NXT

Cass Love, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Football is a battle — this much was clear to me even when I was young, and I watched a portion of a Super Bowl game. To be transparent, I am not much of a football fan myself, and I mostly watch the...

A blue screen illuminates a room enveloped by darkness, reflecting the lack of validity within the media. For the past few decades, Americans found themselves struggling to navigate political landscapes, especially when the truth is obfuscated by rampant misinformation. Art courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts.

Influence of mass media on Americans

Cass Love, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Today, I see a society that mixes as well as oil and water. That is to say, not much at all. The polarized political landscape that is our reality — growing ever more divisive as the election draws nearer...

A dim classroom, desks pushed against the door, blinds drawn to block the eyes of potential intruders. The clock read 10:30 a.m., and students messaged each other to figure out the situation.

Behind barricaded doors

Cass Love, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

It was like all of the school was in a slumber. The blinds were drawn. The lights turned off. Not a sound circulated through the hallways. But Torrey Pines was not napping. In fact, everyone was wide awake,...

The varsity field hockey team is currently 3-2. On Wednesday, the team lost 1-4 to their Del Mar Heights rivals, the Dons. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity field hockey competes against Cathedral Catholic

Cass Love, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

In an away non-league game against Cathedral Catholic High School, the varsity field hockey team (3-2) fell to the Dons 1-4 on Wednesday.  In the first quarter, the Falcons began the match on a defensive...

Staff writer Cass Love argues it is  time for administrators to create change in the lives and well-being of high school students. How could this happen?

Press snooze – permanently

Cass Love, Staff Writer September 9, 2024

We live in a world made for morning people. The early birds, early risers and go-getters. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. school day. Nine to five jobs. Our society has functioned from early morning to afternoon...

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 boys varsity basketball team huddles around Coach Olive. The team participated in the Section 7 tournament in Phoenix, Ariz. over the summer. 
Photo courtesy of Zain Mehio

Contemporary olympic sports

In recent years, the Summer Olympics has expanded its catalog of sports. The introduction of new sports adds variety to the games, making each year all the more enticing to watch.
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