Kai Strzelecki, a junior entering his second year on the Falconer staff, is Director of Outreach, the bridge between stories and the community that reads them. Whether he’s scouting out the perfect latte or exploring a new corner of the world, Strzelecki brings curiosity and a love for discovery to everything he does. This year, he’s determined to keep the paper’s voice strong and its stories sharp, making sure articles are not just read, but remembered.
The varsity girls water polo team (3-3) fell 6-11 against La Jolla High School Vikings (5-0) in a non-league contest at Coggan Pool on Wednesday, fighting through all four quarters.
For a team that...
Disagreements continue to be a part of democracy. Differing ideas, opinions and priorities allow governments to debate issues and come to a cohesive decision. However, when disagreements turn into division, ...
Australia bans social media for minors
The Australian government placed a social media ban on adolescents in Australia, under the age of 16 years old, to safeguard children from mental health issues....
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach
• December 19, 2025
While many students use winter break to get extra sleep, others trade their San Diegan routines for snow-covered mountains. Seasonal skiers and snowboarders utilize the break to participate in a sport...
The art of learning and questioning one's beliefs is a core value that Lisa Callender, Advanced Placement Seminar and AP English Literature teacher, prides herself on incorporating into her curriculum....
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach
• December 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education recently defined certain degree programs as “professional” in relation to education and labor market outcomes. Degrees labeled “professional” will gain eligibility...
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach
• December 12, 2025
As you doom scroll through TikTok videos, you come across another mindless get-ready-with-me (GRWM) video, only this time, the person on your screen is not a beauty influencer but a child. Now, children...
As the weather cools and festive red cups return, Starbucks' 2025 winter menu offers a lineup that is cozy, nostalgic and made for people with a sweet tooth. This year’s featured drinks — the Peppermint...
Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.
Playing varsity soccer, track and field and flag football,...
The Oct. 19 Louvre robbery, a bold, cinematic heist featuring thieves escaping with several of the museum’s crown jewels in a matter of minutes, sparked international outrage. Frankly, the outrage feels...
For artist Bokyoung Kim (11), art began as a summer experiment and quickly grew into a defining passion.
“It was during the summer vacation that I thought I should paint aggressively," Kim said....
President Donald Trump's decision to deploy national federal security forces to cities such as Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles ignited a national debate over the limits of presidential power. The...
Kai Strzelecki, Director of Outreach
• September 26, 2025
When the curtain closed on “Our Town,” Lainey Costabile (12) walked offstage as Rebecca Gibbs, unaware that she walked straight into the most defining moment in her life. From the wings, she watched...
Alyssa Ahn graduated from the school in 2025 and competed in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships on Aug. 25, 2025.
How long have you been playing tennis for? What led you to decide that this was a passion?
"I...
If there is one thing everyone wants more of, it is time. For teachers it is no different. Time is an invaluable commodity. For many teachers, the classroom is the start of their daily grind. From preparing...
It is a strange feeling, owning a product in your possession that is undeniably well-made — solid in all the right ways, constructed from materials that speak of endurance and craftsmanship — while...
With a slower tempo and an introspective tone “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” by two famous Canadian artists, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR is not the usual fast-paced music expected by the artists. The album was...
Nathan Molina joined the school’s administration team as the new assistant principal on Feb. 7, following Robert Shockney’s promotion to the Coordinator of College and State Testing for SDUHSD.
From...
As temperatures continue to drop and holiday menus are still available, we decided to find some of the best winter treats to keep us going this season. From Starbucks drinks to Trader Joe’s cookies,...
Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.
Driver in hand, Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) swings her way to November’s...
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...
Inside the Performing Arts Center, the dim lights reflect off of Alyssa Yeh (10) as she takes in a few steady breaths before starting her performance.
Yeh, a varsity contemporary and hip hop dancer,...
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.
It's no coincidence that the name of quite possibly the best coffee shop of all time, has the word “better” in it. The versatile assortment of food and drinks Better Buzz has in their inventory sets...
Angela Guerrero joined the school’s administration team as the new Assistant Principal starting Oct. 1, following the promotion of Tracy Olander to the SDUHSD office.
With hard work and great intelligence,...
*Wendy is referred to by first name only in compliance with inability to provide a last name due to administrative order.
With the help of the school’s ASB Philanthropy Commissioners Corrine Gilkey...
As Autumn falls upon us, Crumbl Cookies has curated a delicious mix of flavors this week, perfect for chocolate lovers. After tasting these unique cookies, here’s a rundown of last week’s cookie selection...
The varsity and JV hip hop team hired Ysa Penarejo to be a part of the coaching staff in July. With a 20-year background in dance, Penarejo has had an extensive career. She was featured in “Project Mc2,”...
In recent years, the Summer Olympics has expanded its catalog of sports. The introduction of new sports adds variety to the games, making each year all the more enticing to watch.
