As a literature-obsessive, art-consuming, scatter-brained polyglot, sophomore student Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol—known to most as Gabi—has always highly valued and recognized the power of words. Writing has been a long-time passion of hers, and she finds solace in the pages of books and the flow of ink on paper. Likewise, art has also been a constant outlet and inspiration for Gabi, and she hopes to pursue a design-based career in the future. Taking the Journalism class freshman year exposed the gateway into an opportunity that would allow her to optimize and exercise both of her artistic assets. This is her first year working on the Falconer as a writer and graphic designer. When not studying at the library, Gabi can be found immersed in fictional chronicles, working on a new art project, blasting music in her headphones, or indulging in shows she’s clearly too old to be watching (e.g. Bluey, among others). She’s extremely excited to contribute to the Falconer this year in both creative aspects, and can’t wait to see how she’ll grow alongside the publication and its staff.
With the rise of social media news consumption, consumers often look to influencers and celebrities for commentary on political issues. A 2025 update by Pew Research Center stated that 1 in 5 Americans...
The varsity boys beach volleyball team (2-4) defeated Westview (1-4) during their game at Carmel Valley Middle School on Oct. 9. With four of the five seeds winning their matches, the Falcons demonstrated...
The United States entered a government shutdown on Oct. 1 because of Congress’ inability to pass a bill concerning yearly fiscal budgets. This, in turn, temporarily halted the funding of federal organizations.
Republicans...
Jessie Chen, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow
• October 1, 2025
Schools focus on the controversy of using artificial intelligence (AI) for academics, but studies find that romantic roleplay and venting problems is much more common for teens using chatbots. This article...
Many Ivy League and other selective colleges are reinstating standardized testing requirements for upcoming application cycles, notably fall 2025 and fall 2026, with some changes set to take effect...
A Victorian child stands in the crowd on the school's West Quad. The child fainted at the sight of students' fashion choices and the cacophonous noise.
The San Diego Fiscal Year 2026 budget went into effect on July 1, increasing funds for certain government programs — such as the Capital Improvement Program and IT improvements — while decreasing others...
From French to Korean, Arabic to Chinese, each vibrant language spoken on campus is a reflection of our world’s diversity.
Although one of the most prominent languages spoken at the school is Spanish...
