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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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Two new Career Technical Education Pathways are available starting the 2025-26 school year. The pathways are Professional Theater and Health Science and Medical Technology, introduced in this year's course selection form.

New Career Technical Education Pathways available next year

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Starting the 2025-26 school year, the Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway — which includes the Sports Medicine I and Sports Medicine II classes — and the Professional Theater Pathway —...

The girls varsity basketball team (18-7) celebrates with Harper Kelly (12). The team beat Sage Creek (6-17) at home after a score of 69-21. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls varsity basketball takes home a big win

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

In an effortless finish on Wednesday night, the girls varsity basketball team (18-7) achieved a breathless 69-21 victory against the Sage Creek Bobcats (6-17).  The Falcons came off with a fiery passion...

Participating students smile for a picture. Students from all grade levels participated in the event. Left to right: Reese Rogowski (9) and Kingsley Romande (9).

Participating students smile for a picture. Students from all grade levels participated in the event. Left to right: Reese Rogowski (9) and Kingsley Romande (9).

Students smile and high-five as they enter Challenge Day. Challenge Day has been held in around 2,700 schools worldwide, with over one million students having participated. Center: Alexa Quinones (10).

[Photo] Photo Gallery: 2025 Challenge Day

January 31, 2025

Students smile and high-five as they enter Challenge Day. Challenge Day has been held in around 2,700 schools worldwide, with over one million students having participated. Center: Alexa Quinones (10).

Participants huddle for a picture. The event consisted of interactive and engaging activities that allowed students to connect and achieve a sense of belonging. Left to right: Mackenna Morales (10), Riley Smith (10), Gabriella Topp (10), Stella Roca (10), Ella Gataric (10)

Participants huddle for a picture. The event consisted of interactive and engaging activities that allowed students to connect and achieve a sense of belonging. Left to right: Mackenna Morales (10), Riley...

Students pose for a photo at Challenge Day. The event took place from Jan. 27 to 30. Left to right: Yiqing Gao (10), Tali Finley (10), Bellina Tricarico (10) and Yasmin Dowlat (10).

Students pose for a photo at Challenge Day. The event took place from Jan. 27 to 30. Left to right: Yiqing Gao (10), Tali Finley (10), Bellina Tricarico (10) and Yasmin Dowlat (10).

Students fill in the gymnasium, waiting for activities to start. The Challenge Day Program, a nonprofit organization, started in 1987 and has made its way into various schools nationwide and around the world, including the school.

Students fill in the gymnasium, waiting for activities to start. The Challenge Day Program, a nonprofit organization, started in 1987 and has made its way into various schools nationwide and around the...

Arriving students make their way to their seats. The chairs were aligned in a circle, where various events took place.

Arriving students make their way to their seats. The chairs were aligned in a circle, where various events took place.

Students receive applause as they enter the gymnasium. Teachers and parent volunteers welcomed the participants with high-fives.

Students receive applause as they enter the gymnasium. Teachers and parent volunteers welcomed the participants with high-fives.

The girls varsity basketball team (12-5) gathers in yellow, showing support for childhood cancer. The team raised $3,663 through their fundraiser during a game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls basketball raises more than $3,000 for child cancer

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. During the...

Listening to music releases dopamine, making you feel happier and more energetic. Being exposed to different music genres, led individuals to find different musical outlets, contributing to their overall wellbeing.

How music affects emotions

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Whether you are singing a lullaby to an infant or playing music during a special moment — graduations, parties, birthdays — music drives people to feel a certain way from the moment the tunes leave...

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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