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.
Jacob Cava (12) cemented his legacy on the school’s varsity wrestling team with an impressive season. Named the March male Athlete of the Month, Cava’s hard work and dedication to the sport earned...
The sound of the final ring lingers through the natatorium. But this time, it wasn't signaling the end of a race — it was signaling the end of an era.
For the athletes of the California Polytechnic...
Gary Ying (12) received the February Rising Star Award at a ceremony hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 5. The award recognizes SDUHSD students who made a significant impact on their community...
It is 7:20 a.m., and an alarm vibrates throughout the room, signaling the start of a day of creativity and empowerment. Ellie Kuehnert (12), Associated Student Body Class President, kicks off her morning...
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 —...
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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
