By the time she was 15, Emily Chao had already moved across the country five times. Out of Sunnyvale, Calif., Miami, Fla., Burlingame, Calif., Basking Ridge, N.J., and San Diego, Calif., she considers the latest to be her favorite place to call home. What could ever top the beach, good weather, and great food? Writing has always been a passion for Chao, and she is very excited to share her voice on the Falconer in her first year on the paper as a junior. Other than writing and plowing through schoolwork, you’ll find Chao reading (who would have known?), playing beach volleyball, spending time with family and friends, and training for her next triathlon.
Every year, the United States celebrates Memorial Day on the last Monday of May in order to remember and honor the military personnel who died during their service to the U.S. Armed Forces. Numerous local...
The stage is set. The players are ready. Ten enter. One victor leaves the ring. The pep rally crowd cheers and at times, jeers. However, this theatrical display is not enough. At least, not yet, according...
From face painting to free book giveaways, the flow of creative events at the Carmel Valley Library may seem limitless. However, behind the scenes lies a greater sphere of diligent work, collaboration...
When 11% of Americans can not locate the United States on a map, an issue clearly exists. In a global study of 18 to 24 year old geography proficiency conducted by National Geographic-Roper, Americans...
All it takes is one singular event to shatter a person’s whole world. But to pick up the pieces, to regroup and recover, it takes a community. The Emmy-Award nominated Apple TV series “Shrinking”...
The United States recognizes March as Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s contributions to history and modern society. From stories of generational struggles and oppressive marginalization to...
As warm weather returns to the San Diego area, the Falconer spoke with The Hiking Club president Arielle Feco (12) and The Hiking Club member Ava Murch (12) to get their scoop on the top mountains to...
Rehearsals for the Torrey Pines Player’s spring production “The Outsiders” began March 10, after the production’s auditions from March 3 to 5.
“The Outsiders” is a theatrical musical adaptation...
Pro-democracy China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Pro-democracy People’s Republic of China critic and media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail as of Feb. 9. The...
It really is Pitch Perfect.
The judges seated at a table in the back, the matching outfits, the incredible vocals, the acronymic group names, the a cappella puns — they all match the 2012 blockbuster...
Another four years have flown by, heralding the arrival of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. From popular events like figure skating to the obscure skeleton and luge, the Winter Olympics...
From concussions to sprained ankles, wrist fractures to muscle tears, injury recovery looks vastly different for each athlete. Taekwondo athlete Hailey Chang (11) tore her left anterior cruciate...
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7:15 a.m. - You sleepily roll over to check the time on your phone and then jolt to a start. It is 7:15 a.m., which means you slept through the five alarms you set the night before. You stumble...
Every day, Americans spend one hour behind the wheel on average, which accumulates to 93 billion hours over the course of a year. Automobiles are by far the primary mode of transportation for Americans,...
Forbes listed Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach, two feeder areas from the school, as some of the most expensive zip codes in San Diego.
Pro - by Dylan Guillory
Living in San Diego means waking up to...
The Miles & Smiles kickoff event, organized by the school’s Peer Assistant Listeners (PALs) and Endurant Mental Health Club, was last Saturday in the school's quad from 10:00 a.m.-11 a.m.
Students...
As tide pool season returns to San Diego, the Falconer spoke with Marine Biology teacher Ryan Eddingfield to learn about tide pooling locations and activities. Each year, the Marine Biology class goes...
T-shirt shooters. Vacuum shooters. Polyvinyl chloride pipes and cherry balls. Dodgeball projectiles shooting into a goal. These contraptions are only a taste of the ingenuity of the Millennium Falcons,...
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce recognized Caroline Zhang (12) as a recipient of the November Rising Star of the Month award to honor her display of “exceptional character, leadership and a commitment...
Thanksgiving, celebrated every November on the fourth Thursday of the month, places an emphasis on gratitude and connection with family and friends, as well as the traditions established over generations....
From pumpkins and hay bales to local attractions for kids, there are a variety of seasonal activities to visit around San Diego. The Falconer reviewed local fall attractions and experiences offered to...
The 2025 Nobel Prizes, celebrating the figures at the forefront of change and innovation, were awarded from Oct. 6 to Oct. 13. The Nobel Prize, created in the will of Albert Nobel, inventor and entrepreneur,...
On a day-to-day basis, making a real, meaningful impact feels exceedingly distant from the general student population. In fact, some aspects of culture have perpetuated the idea that a person needs certain...
Pro - by Sage Rosskopf
Efficiency is vital in today’s fast-paced society, and nothing enables it better than personal wearable fitness trackers. Products such as Apple Watches or smart rings surged...
Boring. Long. Ugh. For most people, that is what comes to mind at the thought of going to a museum. Hours spent aimlessly wandering cool, dark rooms of meaningless artifacts. Feet aching and exhausted...
Alyssa Ahn graduated from the school in 2025 and competed in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships on Aug. 25, 2025.
How long have you been playing tennis for? What led you to decide that this was a passion?
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