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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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Crumbl's Oct. 14-19 National Flavors left to right: Cookie Dough, Blueberry Muffin, Classic Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk, Cornbread Cookie and Peanut Butter Crisp ft. Butterfinger®.
Column: What’s the Cookie’s Crumbl?
Luca Roy, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2024

Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based bakery chain, has garnered significant social media fame nationwide for their rotating menu featuring new cookie flavors every week. Crumbl’s Oct. 14-19 National Flavors offered unique and exciting options for all lovers of Crumbl Cookies. Most weeks’ cookie assortments contain a few hits and misses, but this week's flavors made for a particularly strong lineup.  Classic...

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Radiant and colorful floral bouquets displayed in white buckets, sold by Cypress Flower Farm.
Local Sunday Marin Farmers Market: a weekly market with fresh finds
Ainsley Sullivan and Lydia Battaglia October 15, 2024

Every Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marin County Civic Center, the Sunday Marin Farmers Market transforms a large parking lot into a community experience. The market is accessible with plenty of parking, just off Highway 101. Offering live music, fresh produce, artwork, jewelry, and various prepared foods, the Sunday Marin Farmers Market provides small businesses the opportunity to showcase...

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Joaquin Pheonix and Lady Gaga pose as the Joker and Harley Quinn. (Image Courtesy of Warner Bros)
Joker: Folie à Deux turns madness into a musical disaster
Ava Smith, Reporter • October 9, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips, was released October 3, 2024 with a run time of 138 minutes. The film continues the plotline of the first Joker movie (2019), telling the story of a crazed clown, and his complex love interest, Harley Quinn. While the first Joker movie was beautifully done and earned a well-deserved Oscar, Joker: Folie à Deux is a flop, with an incredibly slow storyline...

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Penelope (Megan Stott) diligently watches tree loggers alongside environmental scientist Alana (Krisha Fairchild).
Netflix’s new TV Show Penelope is equal parts cinematic and slow-paced
Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2024

On Sept. 24, Netflix released the new young adult (YA) TV show Penelope. Penelope follows the story of a young girl, Penelope, who runs away from summer camp. The series tackles themes of social media, community, and the gravity of loss. While labeled as a YA series, Penelope avoids typical genre cliches and instead is both personable and charming, making for the perfect seasonal watch to enjoy with...

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The cover for Kate Bollinger’s new album, Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind, depicts her sitting on the kitchen floor surrounded by a surrealist scene with fish implemented throughout the image.
Kate Bollinger packs new album Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind with melancholic whimsy
Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, American folk and alternative indie artist Kate Bollinger released her debut album, Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind. With a breathy sound that induces dream-like states of mind on listeners, Bollinger’s new album highlights her signature sound. Similar to her previous works, Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind lacks an overly produced and polished tone, instead employing...

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The Archie Williams Jazz band performs their last song of the night, "Crazy" by Patsy Cline.
Sounds of San Anselmo: Archie Williams bands headline Teen Takeover
Isobel Scheinost, James Pope, and Parker Fee September 26, 2024

On Saturday, Sep. 21, Archie Williams bands showcased their Teen Takeover performance during San Anselmo’s weekly Live on the Avenue night. Directed by Archie Williams's music teacher Mario Aparicio, Archie Williams Jazz Band, student band Outside Set, and student band Reddy for Geddy put on a show outside the San Anselmo Town Hall. Live On The Avenue provides live entertainment and activities in...

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Sugar, pumpkin spice, and all things nice: a guide to fall baking
Sugar, pumpkin spice, and all things nice: a guide to fall baking
Ava Alsterlind, Riley Liebman, and Emma McFerron September 25, 2024

There’s nothing like a freshly baked sweet treat to warm up a chilly fall day. From cinnamon sugar to pumpkin spice, fall introduces a variety of delicious flavors for you to enjoy, and warm, inviting scents of autumn to fill your kitchen. Cozy up in your blanket and sip on your tea while you explore a variety of autumn’s best desserts, and put twists on your favorite baked goods with this fall...

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Fairfax Brewing Company opened Sept. 10 and welcomes visitors in downtown Fairfax.
Fairfax Brewing Company brews up a new spin on local favorites
Zoe Levy and Hava Rossiter September 25, 2024

Fairfax Brewing Company opened Sept. 10, offering a valuable addition to the local community-oriented dining scene. From the classic FAX Cheese Burger and Fried Chicken Sando to the more eccentric Yellowfin Poke Tuna Tacos, Fairfax Brewing Company offers a streamlined menu featuring customizable options to suit everyone's tastes.  Fairfax Brewing Company was created by Alex and Lisa Stricker and...

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A seasonal display at Trader Joe's presents pumpkin cake, muffins, and brownies.
Trader Joe’s begins autumn with unimpressive seasonal snacks
Nola Miller, Gabi Rode, and Cecelia Robertson • September 24, 2024

As fall's crisp air settles in and the leaves' colors begin to change, an extensive selection of seasonal foods appears at Trader Joe’s. Food options range from pumpkin sweet treats to maple savory snacks, but the Trader Joe’s fall lineup brought unexpected disappointment this year. The standout items have varying ratings, so it’s important to know which sweet and savory treats are worth adding...

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The cover art for Bright Eyes’ new album, Five Dice All Threes, features five dice with all threes sprawled across a dimly lit sidewalk. (Courtesy of Genius)
Five Dice All Threes: Bright Eyes’ new album of redundant retrospection
Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, American indie rock band Bright Eyes released their newest self-produced album, Five Dice All Threes. The album combines experimental instrumentals and confessional lyricism, featuring 13 songs, of which only two had been previously released as singles. Bright Eyes consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalists Mike Mogis, and trumpet...

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Crumbl’s line up from left to right: Brownie Batter, Caramel Pumpkin Cake, Raspberry Cheesecake ft PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese, and Fried Ice Cream.
Column: What's the Cookie’s Crumbl?
Teya Strong and Ava Smith September 22, 2024

As fall approaches, new seasonal Crumbl Cookie flavors arrive in stores. Crumbl, a national cookie franchise that started as a small Utah shop, offers a new diverse cookie selection every week. This week parades a new lineup of exceptional flavors, including Raspberry Cheesecake and Caramel Pumpkin Cake, to start off the autumn season. Fried Ice Cream: This cookie attempts to awaken memories...

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María Isaura Troncoso, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Poster Artist winner, displays her work at a booth at the festival.
The return of the annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Juliet Stucky and Ava Smith September 19, 2024

On Sept. 14 and 15, the 68th annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival was held in Old Mill Park. At the festival, local artists set up booths to showcase and sell their work, including paintings, ceramics, and jewelry. Ticket prices vary from 18 to 25 dollars, but students carrying their student IDs receive free entry. The festival presents a variety of artistic styles in a quaint redwood grove, and is...

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