Often found sitting in cafes with a pastry and drink, Isabel Ji enters her second-year on the Falconer and junior year at TPHS. As Copy Editor, Ji hopes to improve the paper through both intricate editing and thoughtful writing. Outside of the Falconer, Ji loves to draw, cook and sip on her vanilla bean frapichino. She moves throughout her day with a growing imagination, expectation for the future and sweet tooth for ice cream. This coming year, Ji looks forward to improving as a writer, editor and public speaker. Academic passions include robotics, science research and volunteering as a tutor. Ji loves music of all kinds from rap to indie, including Mac Miller, Dominic Fike and Malcom Todd. She is always ready to learn new things and work through any challenges she comes across.
Marked by warm spices wafting from kitchen windows and temperatures in the 80s, September in San Diego is when late summer slips into early fall. This month's Salt & Straw flavors are an ode to the...
A common question arises regarding the consumption of guinea pigs, parrots and other animals “too compatible” with humans: Is there really a line between uniquely tasty and nauseating? In reality,...
This school year, the district updated its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies, with changes focused on detailing responsible teacher and student usage — advising AI to be restricted within classrooms.
The...
Banners from reputable colleges plastered across teachers’ walls, uniforms pinned in a glass case and underclassmen eagerly wearing their dream-college sweatshirts. The pressure of getting accepted into...
Though the cardinal-and-gold-plaid carpet has been swapped for marbled stone and new CIF banners fill the Olive Garden ceiling, the spirit of Torrey Pines remains unchanged. After walking the halls as...
It’s the little things you notice first: a door propped open when it’s usually closed, the usual mug missing from the desk and an announcement posted on Google Classroom. Unfamiliar handwriting sprawls...
Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.
Ball in hand, Cody Shen (12) bolts down the Olive Garden guiding...
It hardly looks like winter in San Diego until lights are strung across storefronts and rooftops, and Christmas music begins to play over the radio. At Blue Bottle Coffee, the winter menu serves as...
Since its establishment over 50 years ago, the school gained a reputation for its athletics, raising questions about when and how this tradition began. Is it the immense amount of goals scored and winning...
In the 2024 varsity girls tennis season (8-8), the season recently ended with a loss to Francis Parker in the CIF Open Division Quarterfinals eight to 10 on Oct. 30.
Team captain Bradey Taub (12), commented...
The annual Canned Food Drive, organized by the Associated Student Body, took place from Nov. 8 to 15. Period five classes competed for the most number of cans, with the winner being Cercet-Martinez’s...
Posters of music artists and bands like Nirvana, Queen and ACDC line the walls of AP World History, Socio-Political History of Rock-N-Roll and Surf PE teacher Austin Wade's classroom. He hung them to show who he is as a person. "I wanted to share the interests and things that I enjoy, and hopefully ideas, concepts and interests that students might have in common," Wade said.
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...
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In recent years, changes such as later start times, and the option of online school, have been enforced to improve the education system and quality of life for students. However, there...
