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 will 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.
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,...
Mother’s Day is fast approaching: are you looking to do a little bit better than the perfunctory card and flowers? Something she is sure to remember and makes her special day meaningful? This guide is...
After a sunny day of paddle boarding and kayaking through the clear, glassy waters of Mission Bay, the next non-negotiable stop is a cold and refreshing acai bowl. Tucked away in the midst of surf shops...
Freddy the Falcon reportedly survived another school pep rally that included waving at students, sweating through layers of his fuzzy costume and pretending to enjoy blasting music and games for a whole...
The nets are set up, and the birdies begin to fly across the gym. Especially for the coed varsity badminton team, every practice this week carries a little more weight than usual. With League Finals coming...
As second semester whizzes by, and students are bombarded by homework and tests, many reach for convenient food options, rarely aware of what they are putting in their body. With Advanced Placement (AP)...
With St. Patrick's Day approaching next Tuesday, events celebrating the holiday will occur across San Diego this weekend. These include the St Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Festival and Leprechaun Run...
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...
There will be no school next Monday and Tuesday due to President's Day. Events and institutions across San Diego will observe and celebrate the federal holiday.
White Chocolate Strawberry Snack Mix
Make this white chocolate strawberry snack mix with strawberry and vanilla Chex, Cheerios, freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate for a Valentine’s...
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...
San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week occurs twice per year, including over 100 local restaurants scattered across San Diego. They offer special pre-fixed menus that serve multiple courses...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which will take place next Monday, is sometimes seen as a coveted day off school and a chance to sleep in. But across the country, it is recognized as something more meaningful:...
As winter approaches and the temperature begins to drop, many reach for cozy essentials to stay warm. Fuzzy boots are a staple for the closet; they pair with outfits and provide comfort during cold days....
Cold and rainy mornings, fuzzy socks, curling up on the couch watching “Home Alone” — that first hint of winter settles in the air. Paired with a warm cup of hot cocoa, these are some snacks that...
It is already late in the day. The to-do list remains untouched and hours are slipping away to endless scrolling. It is a familiar cycle: one more Instagram reel, one more notification, continuous promises...
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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...
It is only a couple weeks into November, and stores are already filled with shiny ornaments and reindeer decorations. Red and green fuzzy blankets are bundled on the shelves. The radio is blasting a Mariah...
As teachers assign tests and quizzes, students can be on top of their studies with these new techniques. Some of the most overlooked included maintaining mental and physical health.
This creamy and rich pumpkin fudge captures the taste of fall, with sweet flavors, warm spices and an optional fun pumpkin shape. It quickly became everyone’s favorite treat.
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...
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...
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...
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...
