(Left to right) Andrew Taich (12), Greta Rucks (12), Lily Bruch (12), Kiki Hoglen (12), James Halpern (12) and David Kim (12) wait in a line. The picture was taken in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

As summer begins, many high school seniors dive into the chaos of college packing lists. Between scrolling through TikTok comment sections, sending dorm inspiration photos to roommates and trying to...

Many colleges, such as Northeastern University and New York University,  provide conditional acceptances for first-semester study abroad programs as a structured pathway for admission. Students are typically...

Fashion is an integral part of my life. Paychecks vanish to boots and bags, my closet is a chaotic mess and piles of Vogue take up space on every countertop in my room. Maybe not for the mess of my closet,...

Weekend one of Coachella is notorious for headliners bringing out exactly who the fans want to see, and this year did not disappoint. Headliners Sabrina Carpenter (Friday night), Justin Bieber (Saturday...

As prom is right around the corner, girls are in desperate need of a gown. For last minute dress shopping, here is a compilation of stores and a brief description of each’s qualifications to be your...

With flowers in hand, Liv Page (12), Morgan Smith (12) and Anjali Sandhu (12) smile at dinner. Many seniors travelled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to soak in the sun and enjoy time with friends before graduation....

With spring break inching up in less than a week away, last minute shopping seems to be a universal experience, especially among high schoolers. Whether its for the notorious torrey pines “Cabo spreak”...

Starbucks released their Valentine's Day menu on Feb. 3, which typically runs until Feb. 14 or until stock runs out. Priced regularly and tasting delicious, this menu is definitely one for the books. White...

As Valentine's Day passes without a boyfriend in sight, some serotonin and happiness come from watching favorite romantic comedies. A romcom is more than a cheesy love story or a movie just for laughs,...

The 68th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday in the Los Angeles Crypto.com Arena, with Trevor Noah hosting for the sixth and final time. Hopes from the nominations were either celebrated or mourned...

“Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally," Harry Styles' new album, was announced on Jan. 16. The announcement included the eccentric cover art and the release date of the album: March 6. Just days after...

Sephora’s annual free birthday gifts are a collection of five high-end products that fulfill the birthday wishes of any beauty lover. The gift has been part of its Beauty Insider loyalty program since...

Every year, starting around mid-December, the talk of New Year’s resolutions begin. People give themselves a few weeks to intoxicate, eat poorly, be a slob and do whatever they please before attempting...

Snuggled in a La Jolla street corner is PopUp Bagels, one of San Diego’s new, not-so-hidden gems. After it opened just a few weeks ago, Falcons flocked south on weekend mornings for a taste of these...

A Vogue article published in October, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” fluttered across tiktok, emphasizing the rise of modern romance. The piece essentially unpacks the shifts in social media...

Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 16 on Disney Plus and Hulu. Streamed on Disney Plus and Hulu, fans counted down minutes until a new episode went live every Tuesday...

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...

Daylight saving time, which ended on Nov. 2 this year, was perfect timing for "Halloweekend." That extra hour can seem chaotic and hard to handle for some, with our phones changing, our microwave clocks...

The school's varsity dance team prepared for their homecoming football game halftime show, arguably the biggest performance of the season, on Oct. 17. After a day filled with classes and practice, over...

Rancho Santa Fe residents and nearby locals count down the days of the week, not till Friday, but rather till Sunday. Every Sunday, local vendors and families assemble at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market...

“My Man on Willpower” is the third track to Sabrina Carpenter's seventh studio album, “Man's Best Friend.” Through this song, Carpenter expresses the neglect that one may feel in a relationship...

Sabrina Carpenter's album, “Man's Best Friend,” was released on Friday and has quickly waltzed its way up the charts. It gained popularity prior to release due to controversy regarding Carpenter's...

At the halftime of the first home varsity football game of the season on Aug. 22 vs. La Jolla High School, the school’s cheerleading and dance team put on a show for fans and players.  The cheerleaders...

Yoga is one of the wellness trends emerging in 2025. Other trends included saunas, pilates, green juice, and various other physical and dietary changes.

With a camera in hand and an eye for the extraordinary, Anna Scipione is a constant presence on the sidelines, capturing the pulse of each game and the raw emotion of sport with every frame. Scipione is...

The school’s first Fun Friday, organized by the school's Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) was held last week in collaboration with the school's Foundation. “It was super successful and it was great...

The school’s JV and varsity dance teams competed at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs from March 14-16, bringing home multiple wins. Teams competing included medium JV hip hop; small,...

The school's Distributive Education Clubs of America club competed at the annual State Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California from Feb. 27 to March 3. The club finished with high scores overall...

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. Jack Bottini's (12) dedication and leadership on the field...

"Too loud, too reckless, too ghetto," Samuel L. Jackson, playing Uncle Sam, said on Sunday during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime performance. He continued, "Mr. Lamar, do you really know how...

Proving that music transcends language barriers, Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” released on Jan. 5, pays homage to his Puerto Rican homeland through traditional sounds...

Alex Consani: a transgender modeling superstar making waves in the modeling industry. Cosani walks for major brands like Chanel, Stella McCartney and Victoria’s Secret. At just 12 years old, Cosani began...

After nine years at the school, Assistant Principal Robert Shockney decided it was time for a change of scenery. Not that his office with its view of the ocean was much of an issue; he craved a new environment...

Fifty-two weeks, 365 days, 8760 hours and tons to recap. Twenty-twenty four was full of trending moments including new music, food, movies and pop culture moments that will be extensively remembered. With...

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,...

I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say that the end of the semester is an especially stressful time. With all of the constant Quizlet notecard practices and intense Starbucks study sessions, it...

The Falcons Rugby Club started accumulating titles since its establishment at the school in 2010 and was ranked among the top five teams nationally during their 2022-23 season. Whether or not it is an...

Since its establishment over 50 years ago, the school gained a reputation for its athletics, raising questions about when and how this tradition began. Is it the immense amount of goals scored and winning...

Last month, the iconic musical “Wicked” came out from the curtains of Broadway and into the theatres of Hollywood, impressing fans across all platforms with its familiar spin on the classic fairytale,...

Every generation has its icons, those exceptional enough to rise to the top of societal success. However, behind every individual's story is a foundation that eventually led them to end up where they did....

Different from anything fans have seen before, the drop of “CHROMAKOPIA” was a step in the music industry and a display of Tyler, the Creator's eccentric personality. The album was announced on Oct....

The average teenage girl would likely tell you that she can find the entirety of someone's extended family within five minutes online. It's become a universal experience, stemming from getting way too...

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...

The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held on Oct. 15 in New York City for the first time since a six-year hiatus. The show featured various models, Victoria’s Secret Angels, on its runway,...

Halloween, as an extremely indecisive person, is a hard holiday for me. It practically revolves around questions … What weekend to celebrate? What to wear? How overdone is too overdone? What should my...

When the typical high school alumni looks back on their experience, football games under the Friday night lights are most often the first thing that pops into their mind. The reason behind most of the...

The entertainment industry is notorious for drama, and filled with a new scandal in every direction, which is not as coincidental as you may think. Top celebrity scandals over the years have included Britney...

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.  Going into her third year as a starter for the varsity field...

Charli xcx’s sixth studio album, “BRAT,” is not only a fan favorite in terms of musicality, but also the internet's most recent favorite obsession because of how creative the album is in its developmental...

The Falconer transitioned from print to an online news platform from the 2024-25 school year following the retirement of former adviser Mia Smith. By contrast to the previous system of distributing...