As she embarks on the second half of her high school journey, Sarina Feng is excited to begin her second year on the Falconer by taking on the role of Feature Editor. Feng joined the Falconer as a staff writer during her sophomore year, inspired by journalism’s ability to amplify voices that often go unheard. With a keen attention to detail and a touch of creativity, she is committed to exploring and spotlighting the diverse, remarkable stories within the community. When not in the newsroom or buried under homework, Feng finds joy in her artistic pursuits and passion projects. She can be found scribbling down lines of poetry, sketching while immersed in hour-long video essays, working on technology projects, or making attempts at photography with her twenty-year-old camera. A lover of music, beachside strolls, surrealist art, and multitasking, Feng is ready for another year of lasting memories and growth as both a student journalist and individual.
The lights of the Performing Arts Center dim. A hush spreads through the audience. All eyes fall on the conductor. The marimba lays down an insistent rhythmic pulse, propelling the combined band into motion.
As...
April Kato (12) crouches near a bush of flowers. In her personal perspective, Kato reflected on the experience living between two worlds — Japan and the United States, which came to construct her identity.
Gabrielle Gonzales (12) reads her Book of Common Prayer, gifted during her Confirmation. The book guided her spiritual practice and set intention for her days.
The bookshelf in Viviana Alvarado's classroom is filled with books in Spanish for students to read and check out. Alvarado's collection included popular novels translated from English as well as a new...
Falconer reporters provide the best love movies through recent decades.
1980s
“Dirty Dancing” (1987)
A 1987 masterpiece, “Dirty Dancing” is a romantic drama dance film starring Jennifer Grey...
In a night of quick thinking and intense focus, the varsity Academic Team faced off against Carlsbad High School in their first home match of the season, ultimately falling 86-30. Despite the loss, the...
Other contents of the buffet like bread and an array of dips adorns the table. Food was one of the many offerings that adorned this year's Winter Formal.
A group of students, dressed in semi-formal attire and western hats, smile for a picture. The theme for the Winter Formal was 'Night In Nashville.' Left to right: Lina Jamai (11), Sienna Barry (11), Alisa...
Students smile for a picture. The venue also offered playing cards. Left to right: Gwendolyn Bezdek (10), Amelia Mazo (10), Antonio Mazo (10), Eli Twitty (10), Kiva Saitowitz (10) and Brooke Thomas (10).
Nine students qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination, the first of the Mathematical Association of America invitational competitions, after taking the American Mathematics Competitions...
Five, four, three, two and one. As the days pass and the seconds tick down, do you watch the clock? Can you make it move quicker if you stare at it for long enough? The holidays are approaching, so perhaps...
Hundreds of CIF and state championship titles line this ceiling of the Olive Garden. Dating back to the schools establishment over 50 years ago, the school has been known to have one of the most successful...
The Hallway of Lights, an annual tradition that transforms the B Building hallway near the ASB room into a festive winter wonderland, welcomed students back to school last week. The lights are on display...
Finding Brian Bobyak’s office feels like a mini quest. Past the chatter of classrooms and the buzz of busy hallways, his room is tucked away in a quiet corner of the B Building. For those who don’t...
“Our bodies become their souls made visible. What could they not do if, while in that godlike state, we were to tell them — the truth?”
This declaration pulses at the heart of Bill Cain’s...
Special education teacher, Jessica Arroyo, checks her computer during passing period, a cup of coffee resting on her desk. Arroyo began her journey in education over a decade ago and worked within the...
The 2024 presidential election is intensifying discussions around the role of social media in influencing public opinion and voter behavior.
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump...
Fear. Adrenaline. The thrill of the unknown. This is a familiar snapshot of horror. Heart beating. Pulse racing. Shaking hands clutching the edge of the seat. This is the rhythm of fear. But for horror...
Receptionist Allyson Evers answers the phone with a smile. Evers worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years before pivoting in the direction of education.
Imagine a realm where the laws of reality dissolve into intriguing forms and endless possibilities. This is the world that Gudam Hwang (11) builds with his art.
Hwang’s artistic journey began at the...
On Sept. 23, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 3216 into law, requiring all California school districts, county offices of education and charter schools to create and adopt a policy to limit...
On a quiet Saturday morning, a group of students, parents and community members dispersed throughout the school with black trash bags, blue gloves and miscellaneous tools, ready to revitalize the campus.
The...
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow
• October 11, 2024
After arriving on campus, Lauren Chambers begins work on her computer. Chambers' experiences as a kindergarten teacher in 2005 inspired her to become a school psychologist.
Various points along the San Diego coast are experiencing environmental issues, still waiting to be resolved. Tijuana River and Imperial Beach faced sewage and pollution problems, while San Elijo Lagoon experienced a wildlife population decline.
Peer tutors Daniel Schwabach (12) and Yuta Hakozaki (12), and Peer Tutoring Club president Kei Tashiro (12) gather at their table. After the last bell rang, they set up the table with chromebooks and papers,...
A dim classroom, desks pushed against the door, blinds drawn to block the eyes of potential intruders. The clock read 10:30 a.m., and students messaged each other to figure out the situation.
It’s 6:00 a.m. and alarms break the stillness of early morning. Half an hour later, the varsity girls flag football team gathers on Ed Burke field for their Friday morning practice. They are back Monday...
For many students, summer was no different from the school year. Instead of heading to classes with Chromebooks in hand, they were clocked in at various jobs, balancing work schedules and responsibilities.
Each...
