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Popular Girl Scout cookies fall from the packaging. Staff writer Jessie Chen most enjoyed the Trefoils this season.

Girl Scout cookie season review

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Recently, the Falconer had a chance to sit down with Camino Books: For The Road Ahead co-owner John Evans. Formerly known as Diesel, the bookstore held their grand opening ceremony on April 10.

Q & A: Camino Books: For The Road Ahead

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The 2025-26 Associated Student Body executive officers pose for a photo. The executive board includes the ASB President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Member of the SDUHSD School Board and Spirit Commissioner. Left to right: Ella Kaplan (11), Henri Tanghe (11), Zander Ovies (11), Dean Smith (11), Jakob Tu (11) and Greta Rucks (11).

Q&A: 2025-26 ASB Executive Officers

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Catalina Baraya (11) visits the Mikasa Shopping Plaza in Yokosuka, Japan. Baraya, who attended an American international school in Japan, moved back to the United States last August. Photo courtesy of Catalina Baraya.

Curriculum across cultures

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In the names of censorship, and the 'safety' of our generation, book bans run rampant in the United States. What did these bans mean for the formation of our opinions?

The subjects of reality banned before our eyes

News
Left to right: The Science Olympiad team officers, Yuta Hakozaki (12), Jack Fulkerson (12), Lucy Huang (11) and Anthony Kim (11) attend the awards ceremony at the San Diego Regionals. Fulkerson and Kim received fourth (Microbe Mission) and first place (Experimental Design), respectively. Photo courtesy of Anthony Kim.
Science Olympiad places No. 4 at San Diego Regionals, No. 16 at State
Jessie Chen, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Teacher aide and Classified Employee of the Year Jim Munger smiles in front of a wall of puzzles. The puzzles were completed by students in the Special Education program over the past decades.
Jim Munger named Classified Employee of the Year
April 18, 2025
The 2025-26 Associated Student Body executive officers pose for a photo. The executive board includes the ASB President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Member of the SDUHSD School Board and Spirit Commissioner. Left to right: Ella Kaplan (11), Henri Tanghe (11), Zander Ovies (11), Dean Smith (11), Jakob Tu (11) and Greta Rucks (11).
Q&A: 2025-26 ASB Executive Officers
April 16, 2025
Left to right: Conner Tsai (12), Sydney Tsai (12) and Baylin Tsai (10) watch the sunset on a stunning beach in Kapalua with their family. They also enjoyed activities such as sightseeing on the Road to Hana, ziplining and watching Lūʻau. Photo courtesy of Baylin Tsai.
Photo Gallery: Spring Break destinations
April 9, 2025
Holding up a finger to celebrate first place, the dance team smiles in unison at the West Coast Elite Nationals in Palm Springs. The competition was held from March 14-16, with the team bringing home multiple first place trophies. Photo courtesy of Francis Florendo.
Dance team brings home multiple wins from West Coast Elite Nationals
March 28, 2025
Feature
Taxis are a common and convenient method of transportation in Spain. Foreign Correspondent Reese Carsley (11) reflected on her experiences taking taxis in Zaragoza, and how they helped her find a connection in her new city.
‘Estoy aquí si necesitas algo, solo tienes que llamarme’
Reese Carsley, Foreign Correspondent • April 25, 2025

I have taken a total of five taxis in my life until this year. I preferred the comfort of driving myself and indulging in short conversations...

Left to right: ASB Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leaders Bellina Tricarico (10) and Amelia Mazo (10) pose in front of an advertisement for the school's ongoing We Are TP Week. This week, students had the opportunity to take part in a school-wide Kahoot, scavenger hunt, conversation with district officers and participate in the Diversity Fair. Photo courtesy of Bellina Tricarico.
Q&A: ASB DEI Officers, ‘We Are TP Week’
April 18, 2025
Katie O'Brien, Painting, Sculpture and Drawing and Design teacher paints with her water color kit. O'Brien also recently wrote a book on personal wellness. Photo courtesy of Katie O'Brien.
Clocking in after office hours
April 15, 2025
Seniors from Sara Boozer's AP Literature and Composition class participate in discussions and do classwork. As May 1 approaches, more seniors have committed to colleges or post-high school plans.
Crossing the finish line together
April 14, 2025
Catalina Baraya (11) visits the Mikasa Shopping Plaza in Yokosuka, Japan. Baraya, who attended an American international school in Japan, moved back to the United States last August. Photo courtesy of Catalina Baraya.
Curriculum across cultures
April 10, 2025
English 11 teacher and Yearbook adviser Brandon Keller visits the iconic blue and white buildings of Santorini, Greece. Many of his travel destinations were inspired by past students. Photo Courtesy of Brandon Keller.
Lesson plans from life
March 20, 2025
Sports
Freshman boys basketball head coach, varsity and JV assistant coach, Griffin Jimenez (‘13) walks into the huddle on Feb. 21 against Mission Bay High School (21-10). The varsity boys basketball team (24-7) played their last game on March 6 after losing to Mira Costa (31-5) 44-39 in the second round of the Division II CIF State Championship. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.
A look back: Winter season recap
Mari Kradjian and Joanne Liu • April 21, 2025

The 2024-25 winter sports season brought historic achievements and new records for the school’s varsity teams. The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) won the CIF Division II State Championship, the varsity girls water polo team (18-12) won a CIF Open...

In Ed Burke Stadium, athletes compete in an intense race. The 31st annual Falcon Relays took place last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Ann Bartsch.
School hosts 31st annual Falcon Relays
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor
Zain Mehio (12) dribbles down the court in an intense game against La Costa Canyon High School (13-16). Mehio was recently named the North County Conference Student-Athlete of the Year. Photo courtesy of Zain Mehio.
North County Conference Student-Athlete of the Year awarded to Zain Mehio
Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief
Left to right: Anita Qian (10), Grace Xu (10), Isabel Do (10) and Jade MacInnis (9) smile for the camera in their parkas while waiting for the meet to begin. They attended the Del Norte High School dual meet on March 13. Photo courtesy of Layne Lozano.
Day in the Life: Swimming & diving
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer
March male Athlete of the Month Jacob Cava (12) points at the camera as he lifts his opponent in the air. Cava has been apart of the wrestling program at the school since freshman year. Photo courtesy of Jacob Cava.
Athlete of the Month: Jacob Cava
Viki Kiss, Staff Writer
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Anchors Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya anchor this week's show. This show featured a student podcaster. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
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Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • April 25, 2025
Taxis are a common and convenient method of transportation in Spain. Foreign Correspondent Reese Carsley (11) reflected on her experiences taking taxis in Zaragoza, and how they helped her find a connection in her new city.
‘Estoy aquí si necesitas algo, solo tienes que llamarme’
Reese Carsley, Foreign Correspondent • April 25, 2025
April Artist of the Month, Emma Valdez (10), plays her harp on stage. Valdez started playing the harp 10 years ago, and was fueled by the vibrant passion in her household. Photo courtesy of Emma Valdez.
Artist of the Month: Emma Valdez
Sneha Lele, Copy Editor • April 24, 2025
Recently, the Falconer had a chance to sit down with Camino Books: For The Road Ahead co-owner John Evans. Formerly known as Diesel, the bookstore held their grand opening ceremony on April 10.
Q & A: Camino Books: For The Road Ahead
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
This week's segment of Falcon Feasts focuses on Philz Coffee. Philz Coffee was founded in 2003. Photo courtesy of Gaby Shanner.
Video: Falcon Feasts: Philz Coffee
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • April 23, 2025
Podcast
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
April Artist of the Month, Emma Valdez (10), plays her harp on stage. Valdez started playing the harp 10 years ago, and was fueled by the vibrant passion in her household. Photo courtesy of Emma Valdez.
Artist of the Month: Emma Valdez
Sneha Lele, Copy Editor • April 24, 2025

Emma Valdez (10), can be found sitting peacefully on a stool, steadily thrumming the strings of the harp. The melodic tune fills the air, smoothing,...

Recently, the Falconer had a chance to sit down with Camino Books: For The Road Ahead co-owner John Evans. Formerly known as Diesel, the bookstore held their grand opening ceremony on April 10.
Q & A: Camino Books: For The Road Ahead
Lana Weber, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Going into a bookstore can feel like stepping into a magical wonderland, with the scent of fresh pages dancing through the air and colorful covers...

Opinion
Cassandra Love (12) stands in the Royal Arcade in Melbourne, Australia. Her name was passed down from the women in her family before her. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Love.
Personal Perspective: Cassandra Love
Cass Love, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

Names are important. Powerful, even.  There’s a reason English monarchs chose to pass down the same names through the generations. As these...

With controversy surrounding public figures and their brands, consumers must separate a product from its creator. Did purchasing a product translate to support of its source?
Morality meets the marketplace
Viki Kiss and Kai Strzelecki • April 12, 2025

It is a strange feeling, owning a product in your possession that is undeniably well-made — solid in all the right ways, constructed from materials...

Falcon Vision
Anchors Katerina Wietfeldt and Catalina Baraya anchor this week's show. This show featured a student podcaster. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: April 25, 2025 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • April 25, 2025

In this week's episode, reporters look at a student podcast on campus, highlight a swim program, showcase the latest sports, forecast this week's...

This week's segment of Falcon Feasts focuses on Philz Coffee. Philz Coffee was founded in 2003. Photo courtesy of Gaby Shanner.
Video: Falcon Feasts: Philz Coffee
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers
Students in the french classes at Torrey Pines sit in an auditorium. This was part of a french field trip. Photo courtesy of Jessica Huntsberger.
Video: French trip
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers
Students in Falcon Vision attend the Student Television Network convention yearly. This year the convention took place in Tampa, FL. Photo courtesy of Vincent McKeever.
Video: STN recap
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers
Anchors Jamie Crowley and Karina Shukla introduce the stories for this week's show. This show aired on Friday, April 18. Photo courtesy of Vincent McKeever.
Video: April 18, 2025 Falcon Vision
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