Ellie Koff has been a dedicated member of the Falconer staff since her sophomore year of high school, and has served as a Staff Writer, Entertainment Editor, and is now an Assistant Editor-in-Chief. Koff consistently brings passion and enthusiasm to the newsroom. This year, Koff is looking forward to spending another year on staff as she explores new opportunities in her role as the Assistant Editor in Chief of outreach and looks forward to engaging with the community with the goal of increasing readership of the Falconer. Outside the newsroom, Koff enjoys spending time with friends at the beach, traveling with her family, reading murder mystery novels, updating her Pinterest board with fresh inspiration, and practicing yoga. Her passion for storytelling and eye for detail shine through in her work and her worldly view offers a fresh perspective to the paper. When she’s not in the newsroom, Koff can often be found at a café, latte in hand, brainstorming the paper’s next big story.
As finals approach, students often focus on reviewing notes, staying up late and squeezing in last-minute study sessions. However, one essential element of academic success is often overlooked: nutrition.
During...
TikTok’s new favorite cafe in San Diego is nestled in the heart of La Jolla. Blue Whale feels like a comforting escape — outside our bubble but still close to home, this cafe is perfect for those seeking...
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
• February 4, 2025
SZA did it again. With her latest album “Lana,” the R&B sensation proves why she remains one of the most compelling voices in modern music. Packed with heartfelt lyricism, smooth production and...
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
• February 4, 2025
In a dramatic finish on Friday night, the boys varsity basketball team (19-5) achieved a nail-biting 69-68 overtime victory against the Carlsbad High School Lancers (17-5), extending their home winning...
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
• January 27, 2025
What would you do if you only had nine hours to come up with $1,500 for rent? That’s the chaotic, laugh-out-loud premise behind the new comedy “One of Them Days.” Directed by Lawrence Lamont, the...
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
• January 14, 2025
Wildfires continue to affect Los Angeles County, leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake. Officials report that more than 36,386 acres have burned as of Jan. 10, with several communities under...
A dynamic showcase of talent, creativity and passion, the Expression Session took place in the school’s Performing Arts Center from Dec. 6 to 7, presenting three performances in total.
The performance...
During halftime, the varsity football team (4-6) runs out ready to compete. The varsity football team (4-6) lost to the Mavericks after a score of 28-0.
The varsity football team (4-6) lines up for a play against La Costa Canyon High School (10-0). The Falcons fell to their long standing rivals, the Mavericks, on Friday night with a final score of 28-0.
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can now ban unhoused individuals from sleeping in public areas. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, the court ruled that this decision...
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...
Ellie Koff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Outreach
• September 6, 2024
To start off the fall semester, several University of California and California State University campuses implemented new protest policies on Aug. 20 in an effort to prevent the violence that arose from...
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...
