As Dylan Guillory enters her sophomore year as a writer on the Falconer for the first time, she is thrilled to be a part of the school community and looks forward to being able to learn new skills that will help her throughout the year. Other than writing, Guillory loves spending her weekends soaking up the sun at the beach with her friends while listening to summer music. Additionally, Guillory is part of the school’s cross country team as well as Student Leadership Club. She hopes to grow as a writer throughout the year and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
High school students today have opportunities to gain work experience through part-time jobs. While some argue that having a job during high school can cause stress and distract students from their schoolwork,...
Hacky sack circles continue expanding across campus with little sign of slowing down. Students all around the school gathered in groups to play this game.
High school students across the country entered Advanced Placement (AP) testing centers last week, in several cases, with what officials would describe as “unnecessary levels of drama.”
Administrators...
In what experts are calling an “academic ritual,” thousands of high school students across the country have once again resorted to last-minute cramming sessions featuring Heimler’s History videos...
Many colleges, such as Northeastern University and New York University, provide conditional acceptances for first-semester study abroad programs as a structured pathway for admission. Students are typically...
As March sets in and spring arrives, treats such as Lucky Charms and Cadbury eggs are often infused into recipes in light of St. Patrick’s Day and the seasonal spirit. These four recipes offer sweetness...
Attendance at school mysteriously dipped last Friday afternoon shortly after the weather app reported the Ultra Violet (UV) Index reached five, which scientists classify as moderate but students seem to...
A drizzle that quickly escalated into heavy rain on Wednesday morning sent shockwaves through the city’s driver population, who collectively decided to abandon all knowledge of basic vehicular operation.
Traffic...
Last Thursday was a regular school day for most students, but for defender Kate Conway (11), it was another electric game day on the girls soccer team (13-3-3). Along with the rest of the team, she prepared...
J. Cole released his final studio album, “The Fall-Off,” on Feb. 6, featuring R&B singers such as Erykah Badu, Tems and rapper Future. Arguably his best album, the 24 tracks each tell a different...
When it comes to teaching, different curricula are established amongst educators. No two teachers have the same style of teaching: some are more student-centered and offer greater independence, while others...
Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.
Addie Knauf (12), co-captain of the varsity girls basketball...
Forbes listed Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach, two feeder areas from the school, as some of the most expensive zip codes in San Diego.
Pro - by Dylan Guillory
Living in San Diego means waking up to...
The annual Expression Session dance show comes to the school’s Proscenium Theatre on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Falconer interviewed with the school's dance director Sarah...
The longest government shutdown in national history lasted 43 days and came to an end on Nov. 12, lasting 43 days. Federal employees worked without pay, and Americans across the nation lost access to important...
Pro - by Dylan Guillory
Waking up the morning after Thanksgiving, handing your Christmas list to your parents and feeling the excitement of what is to come on Christmas morning is a feeling better than...
You feel that first spark with him on a cool evening night at your local coffee shop, Refuge Cafe, in North Carolina. You are sitting down, enjoying a cup of coffee while doing homework, when Miller asks...
From pumpkins and hay bales to local attractions for kids, there are a variety of seasonal activities to visit around San Diego. The Falconer reviewed local fall attractions and experiences offered to...
Found in rooms 402 or 212, Ruben Martinez spends his days teaching World History and Structured English Immersion (SEI) U.S. History to sophomores and juniors. Martinez is the newest addition to the history...
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, the school’s Peer Assistant Listeners (PALs) hosted Yellow Ribbon Week last week, including a Suicide Prevention Walk that took place on Saturday. The goal behind...
Tucked away in the B Building, Noel Banuelos spends his school days teaching Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 3. As a new staff member at the school, Banuelos is excited to impart his knowledge to...
