As a literature-obsessive, art-consuming, scatter-brained polyglot, sophomore student Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol—known to most as Gabi—has always highly valued and recognized the power of words. Writing has been a long-time passion of hers, and she finds solace in the pages of books and the flow of ink on paper. Likewise, art has also been a constant outlet and inspiration for Gabi, and she hopes to pursue a design-based career in the future. Taking Beginning Journalism freshman year opened the gateway into an opportunity that would allow her to optimize and exercise both of her artistic assets. This is her first year working on the Falconer as a writer and graphic designer. When not studying at the library, Gabi can be found immersed in fictional chronicles, working on a new art project, blasting music in her headphones or indulging in shows she is clearly too old to be watching (e.g. Bluey, among others). She is extremely excited to contribute to the Falconer this year in both creative aspects and cannot wait to see how she will grow alongside the publication and its staff.
You step foot onto campus in the early morning, your groggy eyes still fighting to remain open and recalibrating after a late night of studying. Your steps are languid and heavy, weighed down by the dread...
The varsity girls beach volleyball team (23-3) defeated the Cathedral Catholic Dons (14-2) on Saturday, securing their victory in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Open Division tournament.
Varsity...
Editor's Note: Featured athletic commits have made signed and verbal, non-binding agreements that may be subject to change. Not featured athletes: Tevaris Green (12), Deven Gettridge (12), Sienna Barry...
The grainy rattle of the school bell reverberates through classrooms, accompanied by the hurried scrape of students jumping out of their seats; this cacophony marks the beginning of the long-awaited lunch...
The memeification of the Epstein Files reflects a troubling trend of desensitizing these highly complex and harmful issues in a manner that belittles survivors and enables the disgusting crimes committed...
The sun bleeds through the leaves of a pine tree, draping over the forlorn grass on which my small feet trod. The rhythm of my sneakers plays percussion to the cacophonous symphony of birds flying above...
A student racks her brain to remember the SparkNotes chapter summary of the English class assigned reading. However, for some books, Sparknotes did not help.
Looking back at history, we often recognize influential individuals who mastered their craft: mathematicians who established complex equations, artists who wield stellar control of brush and pencil, musicians...
The third annual National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) walk took place on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on campus. Organized by Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs), the event aimed to...
The United States recognizes February as Black History Month, a celebration of the achievements and cultural significance of African Americans. These contributions include harrowing works of literature...
Entering 2026, we look back and see the brave soldiers who fell to Turning Point U.S.A. conventions, Mar-a-Lago haircuts and veterans who ironically support some policies from a specific presidential campaign....
As the Super Bowl reached its halftime mark, viewers’ minds were no longer preoccupied by thoughts of the Patriots’ inevitable loss. Anxiety began to shift toward a much more pressing matter: Puerto...
Each year, consumers discover artists on a “whim” across digital media platforms, but behind the scenes are intricately picked outfits, TikTok audios, pre-planned brand deals and partnerships. Many...
Go Greek Yogurt signage sat unopened in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center for months, with “coming this winter” promises testing the patience of passersby craving a fresh cup of frozen yogurt. On Friday,...
The school's holiday door decorating contest, led by the Associated Student Body, occurred last Monday-Friday. Students displayed their creativity by making winter-themed decorations for their first period...
Marking the conclusion of a season full of challenges and victories with a California Interscholastic Federation Division I championship, the varsity boys water polo team (17-12) played its final game...
Dissected into four emotional movements, Catalan singer ROSALÍA’s fourth studio album, “LUX,” released on Nov. 7, is better described as a spiritual reckoning than an album.
A stark dichotomy...
Over a “No Kings” protest condemning President Donald Trump, a military fighter jet deploys manure on protesters. The pilot is the president himself. This generative video was one of many that Trump...
The Falconer presents an obituary for business locations that passed away in the Del Mar Highlands Towncenter from 2024-25. Community members and students continue to mourn Happy Lemon, Everbowl, Jamba...
With the rise of social media news consumption, consumers often look to influencers and celebrities for commentary on political issues. A 2025 update by Pew Research Center stated that 1 in 5 Americans...
The varsity boys beach volleyball team (2-4) defeated Westview (1-4) during their game at Carmel Valley Middle School on Oct. 9. With four of the five seeds winning their matches, the Falcons demonstrated...
The United States entered a government shutdown on Oct. 1 because of Congress’ inability to pass a bill concerning yearly fiscal budgets. This, in turn, temporarily halted the funding of federal organizations.
Republicans...
Jessie Chen, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow
• October 1, 2025
Schools focus on the controversy of using artificial intelligence (AI) for academics, but studies find that romantic roleplay and venting problems is much more common for teens using chatbots. This article...
Many Ivy League and other selective colleges are reinstating standardized testing requirements for upcoming application cycles, notably fall 2025 and fall 2026, with some changes set to take effect...
A Victorian child stands in the crowd on the school's West Quad. The child fainted at the sight of students' fashion choices and the cacophonous noise.
The San Diego Fiscal Year 2026 budget went into effect on July 1, increasing funds for certain government programs — such as the Capital Improvement Program and IT improvements — while decreasing others...
From French to Korean, Arabic to Chinese, each vibrant language spoken on campus is a reflection of our world’s diversity.
Although one of the most prominent languages spoken at the school is Spanish...
