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Claire Zhou

Claire Zhou, Writer

An equal parts music and riddle enthusiast, sophomore Claire Zhou enjoys listening to Clairo, Big Thief or ​​Adrianne Lenker while solving daily New York Times sudoku puzzles. For her first year on the Falconer, Claire is thrilled to find a writing community while covering stories on the Carmel Valley community in addition to picking up new skills and perspectives along the way. She is also involved in TPHS Math Club as well as Youth Care Club. When she’s not in school, Claire enjoys reading work by Paige Lewis, attempting to write poetry, and growing her collection of annotated Jane Austen books. Otherwise, Claire can be found volunteering at the local food bank, senior center, or binging Gilmore Girls. Someday, she will attend culinary school with her younger sister.

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The Millennium Falcons compete in the Chezy Champs robotics competition with their robot, Drippy McCool. The team placed No.33 out of 43 overall. Photo courtesy of Timothy Chang.

Millennium Falcons compete at Chezy Champs

Claire Zhou, Writer October 10, 2024

Seasoned and new members of the Millenium Falcons, the school’s First Robotics Competition (FRC) team, returned from their first off-season competition at Chezy Champs, which took place from Sept. 27...

Every month, Salt & Straw rotates through seasonal flavors. Two weeks ago they dropped their seasonal flavors influenced by the spooky season; The Halloween Series consists of five flavors: The Great Candycopia, Creepy Crawly Critters, Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread, Blackberry Tamales and Essence of Ghost.

Restaurant Review: Salt & Straw

Claire Zhou and Isabel Ji October 9, 2024

Every month, Salt & Straw rotates through seasonal flavors, ranging from Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken to the classic Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip. The spooky Halloween Series consists of five...

Millenium Falcons compete in the Chezy Champs Competition. The team placed No. 33 out of 43 overall.

Millenium Falcons compete in the Chezy Champs Competition. The team placed No. 33 out of 43 overall.

The varsity girls lacrosse team wears wrist tape with a smily face and a special message on game days. Last season, the team also made baskets and posters for Senior Night. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Team traditions beyond the field

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Defensive and offensive lineman Ansu Perez (11) recalls the final football game before CIF playoffs during his sophomore year at La Costa Canyon High School (LCC) — a game rich in tradition. Like other...

Clairo released “Charm” on July 12 and it quickly climbed to “The 21 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)” by Vogue. Courtesy of Pitchfork.

Album Review: ‘Charm’ – Clairo

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer September 9, 2024

Claire Cottrill — professionally known as Clairo — explores growth, solitude and emotional vulnerability in her third album, “Charm.” Known for softening the line between R&B, soul, folk and...

Staff writer Claire Zhou weighs the 'Keep Kids in School' law. Would this law benefit California public school districts, or come to the student's demise? Art courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts.

The ‘Keep Kids in School’ law will do anything but

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

Throughout the 2022-23 school year, nearly 1,100 San Diego County students were suspended as the consequence of defiance. In response to the suspension rates in the state,  Calif. Sen. Nancy Skinner proposed...

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