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Viki Kiss

Viki Kiss, Writer

As Viki Kiss sets foot into her second year of high school, she is eager to learn about new leadership opportunities on and off campus. As Kiss dives into the hustle and bustle of the newsroom for the very first time as a staff writer, she is eager to acquire a greater knowledge in journalism and how to become a better writer and team member. Kiss aims to be a dedicated member of the Falconer as she is eager to meet many new friends and gain experiences that will last a lifetime. As many don’t know, Kiss is 100% Hungarian and is fluent in the language. Outside of school, Kiss spends her time playing volleyball and competitively swimming. In her free time, Kiss enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family. As she enters her sophomore year, she is excited to gain new experiences and friendships, master new skills and see what she can bring to the table as a staff writer.

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Student nail technician Myah Gutierrez (10) works on a client's nails. Gutierrez started her nail business, NailzByMyah, last November. Photo courtesy of Lauren Walker.

1 in 3000: Myah Gutierrez

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

A girl works in the cozy corner of her bedroom, surrounded by her favorite tools, colors and accessories. Her graceful fingers move efficiently, applying layer upon layer of polish, creating complex patterns...

Varsity girls soccer captain, Natalie Cohen (11), will be affected by the recent NCAA rules modifications. Cohen recently verbally committed to the University of Virginia. Photo courtesy of Natalie Cohen.

NCAA rule changes

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The National Collegiate Athletics Association made recent changes to its Division I Collegiate sports rules and regulations. Starting next school year, constraints will be implemented that will change...

Blaire Fleming, a 6’1” outside hitter,  identifies as a transgender female and plays volleyball for San José State University. SJSU covered up the truth about Fleming's gender until reports surfaced in April. Photo courtesy of San José State University through Creative Commons.

San José State University transgender volleyball player, Blaire Fleming, raises concern

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

How would you feel if you had to compete and share a locker room with the opposite gender in your Division I sport? To protect the safety and ethical integrity of women’s sports, transgender athletes...

A student browses CNN on their Chromebook, preparing to click on a story. In recent years, younger generations faced more social media bias.

Modern-day media bias

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

As social media continues to rise and dominate modern-day media, there is a clear distinction in where different generations get their news. Since the 1940s, TV news broadcasts have been popular and reliable,...

Students, teachers and other community members walk around campus in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month. The school’s Yellow Ribbon Week took place from Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Friday, Sept. 6.

PALs Suicide Prevention Walk, Yellow Ribbon Week

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The school’s Yellow Ribbon Week took place from Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Friday, Sept. 6, and ended with the annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, Sept. 7. Nationally, September is focused on...

The movie, 'It Ends With Us' deals with controversial issues in a romance. This film was inspired by a popular Colleen Hoover book. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Movie Review: ‘It Ends With Us’

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

From paperback to the big screens, It Ends With Us has been brought to life. Inspired by the popular novel portraying the reality of domestic violence, director Justin Baldoni and author Colleen Hoover...

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