As she enters her junior year of high school, Sage Rosskopf is ecstatic to add the Falconer to her repertoire this year as a Staff Writer. Along with writing and journalism, her hobbies include playing beach volleyball, guitar, soccer, as well as singing and dancing. On an average day, one could find Rosskopf listening to various types of music, surfing in Del Mar or going on random adventures with friends. She also adores her tuxedo cat named Calcetines, but harbors the slightest bit of resentment towards him for attacking a neighbor and almost getting the family sued. . . ‘Cal’ is now an indoor cat. Her goals and dreams for this year include fostering her creative side through writing , spending quality time with friends and family as her schedule allows, and of course, learning more about the community while crafting articles for the Falconer.
Indian saris are traditional, long garments usually worn for formal occasions and cultural festivities. As women acquire new saris for different events, their closet hangers gradually fill with this clothing,...
The school held its fifth annual Arts Fest on Friday and Saturday, showcasing a variety of artistic expressions. The theme that the performances and visual exhibits followed was “Futuristic.”
The...
A tense synth note rings out above the chilling buzz of restless concert-goers. Michael Jackson’s commanding, familiar vocals penetrate the silence, sending fans into a frenzy. The drums and bass of...
Today, pop songs are often classified into three distinct categories: catchy beats, intense vocals and their “TikTok-ness.” It sometimes feels like songs are simply made to trend, not reflect the artists...
Fifteen-year-old Olympians. Seventeen-year-old Grammy nominees. Twelve-year-old NASA interns. These people absolutely demolish any excuse that age is an obstacle to fame, success or excellence. While your...
The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALs) program held elections for upcoming 2026-27 student officers the Friday before Spring Break. The class elected four individuals to next year’s executive roles:...
The school’s varsity boys basketball (20-14) season ended after the regular season, the Avocado League (6-2), California Interscholastic Federation playoffs (CIF) and the Division II State Championships....
The school’s swim and dive team (2-0) competed in their first-ever home meet at the San Dieguito Union High School District Aquatic Center last Friday and secured a victory against the Del Norte High...
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve fully reopened on March 1, allowing hikers to access trails, the park road and upper parking lots that were closed in Nov. 2025.
“Those trails were some...
Bruno Mars finally releases the long-awaited album, “The Romantic.” Ten years after his last solo studio album, “24K Magic,” Mars was recognized for his collaborative album with Anderson Paak,...
The third annual National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) walk took place on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on campus. Organized by Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs), the event aimed to...
Luxury stores such as Hermes, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent find their way into University Town Center’s (UTC) latest expansion. The stores are expected to open between this spring and summer....
Society has reached a point where one highly-addictive, bright-colored screen is not enough to keep us entertained; we require two at minimum. Terrified of spending a single moment without stimulation,...
Few topics divide this school more deeply than flip-flops. While some students see them as a harmless staple of Southern California life, others view the exposed toes as a dangerous symbol of chaos and...
The annual Red Nose Run, where hundreds of reindeers, elves and Santas raced their way down Del Mar Beach, took place last Saturday. The event is a volunteer-organized tradition that invites people to...
The band, orchestra and jazz band classes will put on the Winter Concert on Dec. 10 in the Performing Arts Center. This show features 107 students spread over three classes, who began preparing for this...
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve overlooking the Pacific Ocean will take a break from the usual flow of hikers. According to the California State Parks website, most of the trails, the park road...
Today, it seems like politics creep into almost every aspect of life: no one is spared, even brands with no apparent connection to politics. Consumers carelessly label certain types of shoes as racist...
The Falconer presents an obituary for business locations that passed away in the Del Mar Highlands Towncenter from 2024-25. Community members and students continue to mourn Happy Lemon, Everbowl, Jamba...
Chris Rosskopf, varsity head coach, looks at players as they play against Westview opponents. The Falcons defeated the Wolverines 4-1 in the game on Oct. 9.
The school's front parking lot transforms into a center of culture and cuisine every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths full of food, jewelry and clothes line the painted asphalt, usually filled with...
The varsity flag football team (3-1) took to the Ed Burke Stadium to battle San Dieguito Academy (1-3) on Monday evening. Spirits were high and energy was up, as it was also the team’s Senior Night,...
Luke Combs appeased the impatience of many country music-lovers with his release of “The Prequel,” a collection of three songs for his upcoming studio album.
This mini-album gives fans a look into...
Pro - by Sage Rosskopf
Efficiency is vital in today’s fast-paced society, and nothing enables it better than personal wearable fitness trackers. Products such as Apple Watches or smart rings surged...
Every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, the Kiwanis club of La Jolla hosts the La Jolla Cove Swim, the second-oldest open water swim in the United States. Nine hundred people competed and celebrated...
Heather meticulously plans her entire trip to Europe, as she does with every life event, and bristles at the word “spontaneous.” Jack wanders through Europe following nothing but his great grandfather’s...
Many Falcons spent this past summer relaxing, with carefree beach days and sleeping late into the day. However, for a handful of student athletes, the word “carefree” could not have been further from...
