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Emerson Koning

Emerson Koning, Staff Writer

Always tuning into the latest news and headlines, Emmi Koning has a knack for gaining the inside scoop and staying up to date on current events. She is a passionate and committed journalist, excited for her first year on the Falconer. She is eager to contribute her ideas to the Falconer and connect with the other members. As she advances into her sophomore year, she looks forward to establishing new friendships, growing as a writer, and bringing a fresh insight and perspective to the newspaper. When outside of the newsroom, she’ll be on the tennis courts perfecting her serve. She also loves to play beach volleyball and travel with her parents and two brothers. Koning is an adventurous chef always experimenting and testing out new recipes in the kitchen, especially her seasonal specialties. Koning can also be found volunteering at the clothing bank, participating in school clubs, or grabbing an açaí bowl on the way to the beach with her friends.

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A house displays an arrangement of teal pumpkins on its front porch.The pumpkin was surrounded by non-food treats, already prepared for trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

Teal pumpkin movement to make Halloween inclusive

Emerson Koning, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

As families join a growing movement to make trick-or-treating inclusive for kids with food allergies and restrictions, more porches glow teal in the weeks before Halloween.  The Teal Pumpkin Project...

At the Carlsbad Strawberry Field Pumpkin Patch, a swinging bench is set up alongside a house with pumpkins for walls. This provided an area for customers to rest and take in other parts of the patch, such as the flower fields.

Review: San Diego fall attractions

Dylan Guillory, Emily Chao, Emerson Koning, and Lana Weber October 20, 2025

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...

These five snacks are cozy and pumpkin-spiced, perfect to enjoy during the fall season. They were sold at Sprouts and Whole Foods.

Review: Top 5 healthy fall pumpkin treats

Emerson Koning, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

Crisp air, sweater weather and cozy cold mornings — fall is finally returning and back with a lineup of pumpkin-packed treats. But instead of the overly sugary snacks that people usually reach for this...

As teachers assign tests and quizzes, students can be on top of their studies with these new techniques.

[Photo] Infographic: Best study habits for students

Emerson Koning, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

As teachers assign tests and quizzes, students can be on top of their studies with these new techniques.

Varsity girls tennis head coach Jan Guevara gives feedback to team members as they play a doubles game. Guevara, who played tennis throughout college, began her coaching journey in 2020.

Varsity girls tennis team hires new head coach

Shayna Dolin and Emerson Koning August 21, 2025

Clipboard in hand, Jan Guevara, the new girls varsity tennis head coach, can be found cheering on her players from the sidelines. Although she is new to this school's girls tennis team, Guevara has...

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