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Lily Bruch

Lily Bruch, Writer

As Lily Bruch embarks on her first year as a Falconer staff writer, she is excited to dip her feet in the water of the journalism pathway. Aside from writing and telling stories based on how she views the world, Bruch is involved in Sports Medicine at TPHS. Gaining experience and knowledge from what some may call the best of both worlds, she feels lucky to have access to these programs. Beyond her enjoyment of structured activities, Bruch also loves crafting jewelry every time Micheals has a sale, sunset-swimming in the ocean with her best friends, having fashion shows in her living room and doing activities which shoot butterflies around her stomach. Her excitement for this new journey on the Falconer is immeasurable, and Bruch cannot wait to share it with her fellow staff members. 

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Whether it's a cozy night in or an exciting holiday party with many shareable treats needed, these holiday items will always have your back. This winter season, coffee shops and stores sold a variety of holiday products.

Popular 2024 holiday treats

Kai Strzelecki and Lily Bruch January 17, 2025

As temperatures continue to drop and holiday menus are still available, we decided to find some of the best winter treats to keep us going this season.  From Starbucks drinks to Trader Joe’s cookies,...

Sleep, snacks and socialization; finding ways to stress less is incredibly important for your well-being. What helped you unwind this finals season?

Stress less this finals season

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say that the end of the semester is an especially stressful time. With all of the constant Quizlet notecard practices and intense Starbucks study sessions, it...

The Falcons Rugby Club lines up for the next play. During the 2023 season, the team won the All-American state championship. Photo courtesy of James Curtis.

Falcons Rugby Club struggles to gain recognition

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Falcons Rugby Club started accumulating titles since its establishment at the school in 2010 and was ranked among the top five teams nationally during their 2022-23 season. Whether or not it is an...

Hundreds of CIF and state championship titles line this ceiling of the Olive Garden. Dating back to the schools establishment over 50 years ago, the school has been known to have one of the most successful athletic programs.

Athletic history behind cardinal, gold

Jamie Crowley, Lily Bruch, and Isabel Ji December 11, 2024

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...

The second part of the film 'Wicked' will appear in theaters next year. Released on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' left viewers anxious for the second act. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios.

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Last month, the iconic musical “Wicked” came out from the curtains of Broadway and into the theatres of Hollywood, impressing fans across all platforms with its familiar spin on the classic fairytale,...

From left to right: Taylor Steele (‘90), Eric Hirshberg (‘86), Rachel Buechler (‘03) and Dan McGuire (‘84) are inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held during halftime at the football game against Poway High School on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of TPHS Foundation.

Hall of Fame announced first four inductees

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Every generation has its icons, those exceptional enough to rise to the top of societal success. However, behind every individual's story is a foundation that eventually led them to end up where they did....

Tyler, the Creators album, 'CHROMAKOPIA,' reflects his musical risk-taking and unique style. Tyler, the Creator released the album on Oct. 28. Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures.

Album Review: ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ – Tyler, the Creator

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Different from anything fans have seen before, the drop of “CHROMAKOPIA” was a step in the music industry and a display of Tyler, the Creator's eccentric personality. The album was announced on Oct....

Social media stalking became a popular and common pastime with the rise of social media. Staff writer, Lily Bruch, questioned what really characterized social media stalking?

Social media stalking

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The average teenage girl would likely tell you that she can find the entirety of someone's extended family within five minutes online. It's become a universal experience, stemming from getting way too...

Walking into the newly opened Better Buzz Del Mar location, the cafe offers an open and eccentric atmosphere. This location opened for business last Friday.

Restaurant Review: Better Buzz

Kai Strzelecki and Lily Bruch October 31, 2024

It's no coincidence that the name of quite possibly the best coffee shop of all time, has the word “better” in it. The versatile assortment of food and drinks Better Buzz has in their inventory sets...

The Victoria Secret Fashion Show is pictured on a metro card. The show made a comeback on Oct. 15 after a six-year hiatus following controversies including bullying and harassment reports. Photo courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA through Creative Commons.

Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show returns

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held on Oct. 15 in New York City for the first time since a six-year hiatus. The show featured various models, Victoria’s Secret Angels, on its runway,...

This year, popular Halloween costumes consist of various animals and the classic princess choice. Halloween inspiration from students were found on  Pinterest and TikTok.

Halloween decision fatigue

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Halloween, as an extremely indecisive person, is a hard holiday for me. It practically revolves around questions … What weekend to celebrate? What to wear? How overdone is too overdone? What should my...

The schools student section, Cardinal Chaos, is only allowed to use a slim amount of props. Other school districts in the area have permitted their student sections to use more enticing props like fireworks, powder and beachballs. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

CIF student section policies

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

When the typical high school alumni looks back on their experience, football games under the Friday night lights are most often the first thing that pops into their mind. The reason behind most of the...

Celebrity scandals and feuds are too normalized in the entertainment industry. This was famously seen in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake disputes.

Normalization of celebrity scandals, feuds

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

The entertainment industry is notorious for drama, and filled with a new scandal in every direction, which is not as coincidental as you may think. Top celebrity scandals over the years have included Britney...

Sydney Meltzer (12) is a starting  captain for the varsity field hockey team this season. Meltzer was named the first female Athlete of the Month for this school year. Left to right: Morgan Christie (11), Sydney Meltzer (12) and Kara Dunlap (11). Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Sydney Meltzer

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Going into her third year as a starter for the varsity field hockey team, captain Sydney Meltzer (12), was named the first female Athlete of the Month for the school year. Meltzer is entering her sixth...

The term 'brat summer' became popular after Charli xcx released her new album 'BRAT' over summer. The album was released on June 7. Photo courtesy of Atwood Magazine.

Album Review: ‘BRAT’ – Charli xcx

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Charli xcx’s sixth studio album, “BRAT,” is not only a fan favorite in terms of musicality, but also the internet's most recent favorite obsession because of how creative the album is in its developmental...

This year will serve as the Falconers first year as an online publication, run by new adviser, Kara Adler. The Falconer transitioned from print to digital in accordance with the retirement of former adviser, Mia Smith.

Falconer transition to an online news platform

Ellie Koff and Lily Bruch September 6, 2024

The Falconer transitioned from print to an online news platform from the 2024-25 school year following the retirement of former adviser Mia Smith. By contrast to the previous system of distributing...

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