Entering her second year on the Falconer, Sneha Lele is excited to be an instrumental factor in the paper’s growth and development. As Copy Editor, Lele hopes to revise stories to their maximum potential and guide newcomers in a positive and meaningful way. Lele loves reading over stories and seeing the results of the group’s hard work and creativity. She is also involved in science journalism at a nearby research center and writes duo-editorials as an intern for a local journal. Outside the newsroom, you can find her playing at her local volleyball club, performing in music festivals or making new music playlists. With a passion for writing, creating and performing, Lele is prepared to give her best, looking forward to a rewarding and fulfilling finish to her high school journalism journey.
As the results of the western blot appeared, I stared at the faint, almost unreadable lines of the imaging, accompanied by the gentle hum of the system. A wave of uncomfortable warmth crept into my cheeks....
As the bottle cap cracks, the sugary liquid drips down the side of the can. Within a few minutes and 200 milligrams of caffeine later, the drink is finished. With it comes the satisfaction of boasting...
As responses from colleges flow in, the question as to what these institutions really weighed in their decisions may be at the forefront of students’ minds. From private schools to public, urban to rural,...
Emma Valdez (10), can be found sitting peacefully on a stool, steadily thrumming the strings of the harp. The melodic tune fills the air, smoothing, calming and telling a sweetening story behind each touch...
The Falcon Vision program earned multiple national awards at the 2025 Student Television Network Convention on March 1- 4 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Students competed in fast-paced...
Feb. 18 marked President Donald J. Trump’s 30th day as President of the United States for his second term, and a variety of different policies, executive orders and large scale changes have followed...
With a click of a button, your Uber appears, and you hop in. However, you find that the brain behind the vehicle is completely automotive, a machine. You see the steering wheel turn by itself, the car...
The Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Drive was put on by ASB from Jan. 21 to Jan. 29. ASB partnered with the San Diego Food Bank and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in order to help support students and their...
With the click of a button, a line of direction or a simple request, OpenAI can answer any possible question, concern or direction. Within seconds, it provides information students can use for their schoolwork,...
Hands shaking, heart pounding, eyes racing over the screen, you find yourself staring at the update on your application. The letter holds your dreams and desires, the largely idolized school you have played...
Therapy Dogs visit the school for students to interact with. Other activities throughout Stress Less Week included distributing stress toys and writing letters to Rady Children's Hospital.
From the booths lined miles down the street, to the aroma of the steaming street food, to the hustling people walking up and down the cool downtown streets, the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair unites the...
On Nov. 5, former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election and named the 47th President of the United States. Securing all seven swing states — Arizona, Michigan, North...
The phone rings, holding a question for the entire school. Who’s going to answer? The ringing abruptly stops within seconds.
“This is Torrey Pines High School … How can I help you?”
The rapid...
On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that any embryos created in vitro fertilization (IVFs) should be considered children under the Wrongful Death of Minor Act. This decision gives legal personhood...
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.
Pro - by Isabel Ji
In recent years, changes such as later start times, and the option of online school, have been enforced to improve the education system and quality of life for students. However, there...
The school’s various dance teams performed a variety of upbeat, melodic and lyrical routines at the Fall for Dance show in the Performing Arts Center on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. and 28 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m,...
The school's JV and varsity dance teams kicked off their first halftime performance of the school year at the annual Homecoming football game on Friday, leading the halftime show. The performance, featured...
Last Friday, the recently installed jumbotron made its first major crowd appearance, as the varsity football team faced off against Rancho Bernardo High School.
Pro — by Sneha Lele
Knee-deep in college applications, seniors look ahead to the next step in their academic career. When it comes to selecting a university, one of the larger questions students face...
As the first bell rings, Fraline Vargas stands in the front of her classroom, her presence both steady and inviting. With a warm smile, a reassuring tone in her voice, and a cup full of Hershey kisses...
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, held from July 26 to Aug. 11, made Paris the second city to ever host the Summer Olympics three times, following events in 1900 and 1924. Despite its large scale—costing...
