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Eric Lee

Eric Lee, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Design

Going into his third year on the Falconer and first year as AEIC of Design, Eric Lee looks forward to keeping the website as sleek and sophisticated as is fitting of a nationally ranked student news publication. Outside the newsroom, Lee can be found after school in the Performing Arts Center rehearsing alongside his fellow TP Players for the school’s seasonal play. During his free time, Lee also enjoys playing video games and watching anime and cartoons. Some media he enjoys include Overwatch 2, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Deltarune, Omori, most shounen animes, YouTube video essays, and other such topics that one could dub as “chronically online.” He is also enthused by anyone whose music taste is similar to his, so feel free to inquire about any song recommendations. Overall, Lee is excited for his last year on staff to be as productive as ever.

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The varsity football team (5-7) puts up a fight against Granite Hills High School on Nov. 15. The team lost in the CIF Division I quarterfinals this year. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 fall sports season look back

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024

The 2024 fall sports season was full of intense competition, resulting in two CIF state champions and five league champions. The varsity girls golf team won the CIF Division I state championship while...

Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Door Decorating Contest

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024

A holiday minion welcomes students entering the classroom. The door was decorated by English teacher Courtney Kun's first period class.

A holiday minion welcomes students entering the classroom. The door was decorated by English teacher Courtney Kun's first period class.

Students' faces and disco balls decorate the door of AP Psychology teacher Lynn Leahy's classroom. Students' pictures were used on each disco ball.

Students' faces and disco balls decorate the door of AP Psychology teacher Lynn Leahy's classroom. Students' pictures were used on each disco ball.

Math teacher Abby Brown's door is decorated with 3D printed snowflakes. Printed with Mathematica, they are only 0.5 mm thick.

Math teacher Abby Brown's door is decorated with 3D printed snowflakes. Printed with Mathematica, they are only 0.5 mm thick.

Spanish teacher Yanire Cercet-Martinez's door is decorated with various country flags. The door included the words 'Feliz Navidad' in colorful letters, which translates to 'Happy Holidays' in English.

Spanish teacher Yanire Cercet-Martinez's door is decorated with various country flags. The door included the words 'Feliz Navidad' in colorful letters, which translates to 'Happy Holidays' in English.

Julie Neubauer's door shows Grinch. The decoration includes drawings of reindeers, a candy cane and other holiday spirit.

Julie Neubauer's door shows Grinch. The decoration includes drawings of reindeers, a candy cane and other holiday spirit.

ASB adviser, Leadership and English 9 teacher Jennifer Ryan's classroom is decorated with colorful snow people. Trees and snowflakes were also included.

ASB adviser, Leadership and English 9 teacher Jennifer Ryan's classroom is decorated with colorful snow people. Trees and snowflakes were also included.

AP Macroeconomics and AP World History teacher Jeffrey Owen's classroom door displays a tree made from dollar bills. The tree is ornamented with photos of students from his first period class.

AP Macroeconomics and AP World History teacher Jeffrey Owen's classroom door displays a tree made from dollar bills. The tree is ornamented with photos of students from his first period class.

Math teacher Annie Polan's door is creatively decorated with a pun for the movie 'Polar Express.' The door is adorned with the polar express and other paper additions.

Math teacher Annie Polan's door is creatively decorated with a pun for the movie 'Polar Express.' The door is adorned with the polar express and other paper additions.

World History and AP Art History teacher Lisa Tellers' door presents the characters of 'The Grinch.' The door was also decorated with stars, ribbons and other objects that represented the winter holidays.

World History and AP Art History teacher Lisa Tellers' door presents the characters of 'The Grinch.' The door was also decorated with stars, ribbons and other objects that represented the winter holidays.

U.S. History teacher and girls golf coach Chris Drake's door shows Santa Claus surfing. Drake's photo is pasted into the face of Santa, surrounded by paper snowflakes.

U.S. History teacher and girls golf coach Chris Drake's door shows Santa Claus surfing. Drake's photo is pasted into the face of Santa, surrounded by paper snowflakes.

As the nation moves forward into the 47th presidency, journalistic integrity is at stake. Eleven days before the 2024 Presidential election, The Washington Post decided to refrain from the long-standing tradition of endorsing a candidate.

Staff Ed: News outlets neutrality

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design November 14, 2024

The Washington Post’s slogan, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” represents the ideal standard of journalism that many reporters strive for: the desire to speak the truth, a virtue protected by the First...

The staff interviews Professor Dave Explains. Professor Dave explains started his career on YouTube at 31 years old.

[Photo] Q&A with Professor Dave Explains

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow November 7, 2024

The staff interviews Professor Dave Explains. Professor Dave explains started his career on YouTube at 31 years old.

Dark humor is a growing form of satire used to discuss highly controversial topics. Its usage in the media suppressed the seriousness of several major stories.

Dark humor’s impact on society

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design October 21, 2024

The debate around the myriad of ways that dark humor is utilized in society has existed for centuries. After all, jokes that are perceived to make fun of tragedy can be seen as displays of an inability...

An inmate is depicted behind bars. How could the justice system incorporate forgiveness?

Staff Ed: To forgive, to not forgive

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design September 26, 2024

Forgiveness in day-to-day life is often considered to be a healthy way of responding to the pain that others may have caused. While it can be beneficial  on the individual scale, the idea of incorporating...

Students gather props for the photo booth. They lined up to take group photos posing with various Las Vegas related items.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming dance

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design September 23, 2024
Students gather props for the photo booth. They lined up to take group photos posing with various Las Vegas related items.
Students take to the dance floor throughout the event. They expressed  themselves to the beat of the music.

Students take to the dance floor throughout the event. They expressed themselves to the beat of the music.

A group of students line up on the grass hill of the amphitheater. The dance took place inside the amphitheater.

A group of students line up on the grass hill of the amphitheater. The dance took place inside the amphitheater.

Left to right: Amelia Mazo (10) and Isabella Velasco (9) converse in the PAC quad, where the dance took place. The dance was located on campus this year.

Left to right: Amelia Mazo (10) and Isabella Velasco (9) converse in the PAC quad, where the dance took place. The dance was located on campus this year.

Left to right: Kennedy Wilkinson (9), Kingsley Romande (9), Christopher Bacon (9) and homecoming princess Nina Speer (9) arrive dressed up and ready to enjoy the dance. The dance took place on Saturday.

Left to right: Kennedy Wilkinson (9), Kingsley Romande (9), Christopher Bacon (9) and homecoming princess Nina Speer (9) arrive dressed up and ready to enjoy the dance. The dance took place on Saturday....

Students dance inside the amphitheater. The room was adorned with vibrant lights as students gathered around the live DJ.

Students dance inside the amphitheater. The room was adorned with vibrant lights as students gathered around the live DJ.

Students play a variety of casino games such as blackjack and roulette. This was one of many activities for students to participate in outside of the dance.

Students play a variety of casino games such as blackjack and roulette. This was one of many activities for students to participate in outside of the dance.

Left to right: Kingston Liu (12), Jacob Limon (12) and Santiago Herrero (12) relax at the top level of the amphitheater. This was one of many places students could relax and hang out at the dance.

Left to right: Kingston Liu (12), Jacob Limon (12) and Santiago Herrero (12) relax at the top level of the amphitheater. This was one of many places students could relax and hang out at the dance.

This year, the school will be hiring a new Assistant Principal to fill Tracy Olander's spot. She was appointed to a new district position. Photo courtesy of Tracy Olander.

Assistant Principal Tracy Olander gets promoted to SDUHSD Director of Human Relations

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design September 13, 2024

Assistant Principal Tracy Olander began her position as the SDUHSD Director of Human Resources after her employment was approved at the SDUHSD Board Meeting on Aug. 8. Olander continued to work at the...

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Design, types away at the computer in his room. In one word, Lee described himself as neurotic in his personal perspective.

Personal Perspective: Eric Lee

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design September 10, 2024

If I were to use one word to describe myself, it would be neurotic. According to a quick Google search, the word in nontechnical use means “abnormally sensitive, obsessive or anxious.” To make the...

Joy Ma leans on her trusty frog companion, Ricky. He has been by her side throughout her high school journey.

[Photo] Personal Perspective: Joy Ma

August 27, 2024

Joy Ma leans on her trusty frog companion, Ricky. He has been by her side throughout her high school journey.

The school's back student parking lot now consists of solar panels. Construction was completed over the 2024 summer.

[Photo] Student parking lot solar panels

August 26, 2024

The school's back student parking lot now consists of solar panels. Construction was completed over the 2024 summer.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are considered one of the "greenest-ever." While aiming to reduce the environmental impact, the efforts were the topic of heavy controversy.

[Photo] Staff Ed: Greener games for the greater good

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor August 22, 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are considered one of the "greenest-ever." While aiming to reduce the environmental impact, the efforts were the topic of heavy controversy.

Seniors gather at Powerhouse Park on Aug. 11 to enjoy the sunset. They celebrated the approach of their final year as Falcons with friends. Photo courtesy of Audrey Davidson.

Photo Gallery: Senior year kickoff

Eric Lee, Makaylah Gerling, and Elsa Goodman August 15, 2024
Seniors gather at Powerhouse Park on Aug. 11 to enjoy the sunset. They celebrated the approach of their final year as Falcons with friends. Photo courtesy of Audrey Davidson.
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