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A crowd of incoming freshmen and families fill up the B Building. Freshman Welcome Night started with a presentation from the principal and others, ending with the new student group exploring the programs' display area.
Photo Gallery: Freshman Welcome Night
April Kato, News Editor • March 8, 2025
The towering skyscrapers of Shanghai, China rise behind Kimi Lu (10) as he smiles in front of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The photo was taken the summer before he moved to the United States. Photo courtesy of Kimi Lu.
A whole near world, oceans away
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

Below blinking skyscrapers, the streets of Beijing are crowded by businessmen pacing on phone calls, food stalls steaming with sesame aromas...

While students go through the standard four year cycle in high school, others choose to step into the next part of their lives early. Summer Brandt (11) and Samantha Herman (12) were among those who chose to graduate early.
A flock ahead
February 24, 2025
Ruby Julien-Newsom (12), March female Athlete of the Month, stands triumphant as the referee presents her as the winner. At the CIF State Championship on Feb. 6, Julien-Newsom was ranked the No. 2 wrestler in the state and No. 22 in the country. Photo courtesy of Ruby Julien-Newsom.
Athlete of the Month: Ruby Julien-Newsom
Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Longform • March 10, 2025

Ruby Julien-Newsom (12) solidified her legacy on the school’s varsity wrestling team with a historic season. Awarded March’s female Athlete of the Month, Julien-Newsom’s relentless drive and perseverance propelled her to the top of California’s...

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The towering skyscrapers of Shanghai, China rise behind Kimi Lu (10) as he smiles in front of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The photo was taken the summer before he moved to the United States. Photo courtesy of Kimi Lu.
A whole near world, oceans away
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
This silent film focuses on one spiced mistake. This was the intro shot of the silent film, 'Spiced.'Photo courtesy of Portia Perry.
Video: Spiced
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 10, 2025
A crowd of incoming freshmen and families fill up the B Building. Freshman Welcome Night started with a presentation from the principal and others, ending with the new student group exploring the programs' display area.
Photo Gallery: Freshman Welcome Night
April Kato, News Editor • March 8, 2025
In this week's episode reporters highlight the recent Student Television Network (STN) awarded videos. Students attended the STN convention this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: Friday, March 6 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 7, 2025
"$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" comprises collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR that serves as an homage to the artists' homes in Toronto, Canada. The album was released on Feb. 14. Photo Courtesy of Spotify.
Album Review: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
In this month's episode, hosts interview Santiago Bosch about the business of his golf career. Bosch started considering golf as a future career at 6 years old.
High School Side Hustles Podcast, Episode 3: Business of golf
Daniel McKie and Antonio Mazo February 26, 2025
A&E
"$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" comprises collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR that serves as an homage to the artists' homes in Toronto, Canada. The album was released on Feb. 14. Photo Courtesy of Spotify.
Album Review: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

With a slower tempo and an introspective tone “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” by two famous Canadian artists, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR is not the usual...

Actors Sevey Morten (11), Raisa Tuerxun (12) and Nolan Greer (12) perform 'It's Not About Me,' a number where Dee Dee Allen and her crew attempt to promote themselves amongst the school under the guise of supporting the protagonist's, Emma's, plight. 'The Prom' held its last showing on March 1. Photo courtesy of Sevey Morten.
TP Players presents ‘The Prom’
Cass Love, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

“It’s a story with a lot of heart.”  At least, that is what I was told about “The Prom,” the winter play put on by the TP Players...

Social media platform X is shifting right under Elon Musk's ownership. What could this have meant for the future of online platforms, unbiased information, and interactions with one another?
Conservative media takeover
Joanne Liu, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

How does a tech-savvy, genius entrepreneur and owner of a spacecraft company end up as the head of the United States Department of Government...

With new technology, self-driving cars are starting to take over the road. But what mattered most: convenience or safety and the protection of transportation-oriented jobs?
Technology takes the wheel
Sneha Lele, Copy Editor • February 12, 2025

With a click of a button, your Uber appears, and you hop in. However, you find that the brain behind the vehicle is completely automotive, a...

This silent film focuses on one spiced mistake. This was the intro shot of the silent film, 'Spiced.'Photo courtesy of Portia Perry.
Video: Spiced
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 10, 2025

In this week's episode, reporters highlight some of the winning Student Television Network competition entries, including the honorable mention...

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