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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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CANDYLAND: Are you eating yourself into poor grades and health issues?

Lucas Gallagher, Cub Managing Editor
April 4, 2025

Consider what you eat in a day—three meals, maybe a few snacks, or a nice dessert, if you indulge in such pleasures. What kind of foods? Meat, grain, vegetables, and fruit? Or processed food like candy, soda, and cereal? I’m sure most of you would say it’s a mix of both, but if you consider your diet more closely, it likely won’t be hard to uncover the ample...

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Monopoly: college costs are breaking our banks

Pitch Editorial Board
March 17, 2025

Seniors, we have bad news for you. Though the anxious journey of submitting college applications is finally over, a new monster has emerged: deciding where to go. For many, weighing college options comes with the added pressure of calculating the real cost of attending a four-year institution. This substantial financial endeavor is increasing in cost every year, and...

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The tote bag takeover: it’s official, backpacks are out!

Lucas Gallagher and Chase Stein
February 19, 2025

In the past few years at Archie Williams, students have developed a new style. For some reason, it has become “trendy” to rock a tote bag instead of the classic backpack. At the beginning of the tote bag craze, students often wore underdeveloped, cloth bags around their shoulders. However, recently, they’ve devolved to simplistic, leather bags that offer a sturdier...

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GRAMMYs fashion: bold or blunder?

August Ehmann and Lila Peterson
February 12, 2025

On Sunday, Jan. 2, the GRAMMYs took place at 5 p.m. Western time in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With such an influential group of celebrities, there are always plenty of interesting fashion choices. This year was no different: with a wide range of fashion statements from sequins to streetwear, there was no style left untouched. 



Editorial: Civic education is the key to combating political illiteracy

Pitch Editorial Board
February 6, 2025

In 2024, it is increasingly apparent that a shocking number of Americans are politically illiterate. In a 2023 survey conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in three...

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Chasing perfection: teenage goals and social media realities

Will Fisk and Jasper Stromberg
February 3, 2025

In the past decade, social media applications promoting short-form content have exploded in popularity. Social media has more than 5.1 billion active users in 2024, up 2 billion from 2015, greatly impacting the teenage population in particular....

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Top five course selection tips

Ellen Winter, Cub Photography Editor
January 27, 2025

The time of year has come to make course selections for the 2025-26 school year.  For many students, choosing classes can feel like a huge challenge, with pressure to make the 'perfect' choice. But don't worry, according to Archie Williams students, these tips and advice can help you navigate course selection.

 

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New Year’s resolutions that will last as long as the holiday leftovers

June Ritter and Ava Smith
January 3, 2025

As Archie Williams students come out of hibernation, the motivation to become the best version of themselves rears its head for the new year. These self-proclaimed acts of bettering oneself can vary from physical and mental to academic goals. Rest assured that almost all of them will degenerate within the first four weeks of 2025. Nevertheless, a resolution is a resolution,...

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Lucas’ hot takes: thrashing upcoming winter fashion trends

Lucas Gallagher, Cub Managing Editor
December 15, 2024

While the Marin County winter season doesn’t become extremely cold, Marin residents still insist on going all out with winter attire. I’m sure many are just now expanding their wardrobe and putting their winter outfits together. But before you go out on a clothing shopping spree, I’m here to tell you what not to sport this winter. 

This just got personal

Ella Furuichi, Reporter
November 12, 2024

For the second time in eight years, a woman has lost to former President, and now President-elect, Donald Trump. The promise of female leadership is unable to prevail at the ballot box, with two female presidential nominees falling short by a margin. Not only have these female candidates lost, but an entire nation of women with them. 

Lucas Gallagher, Cub Managing Editor
October 17, 2024

Some call it an emotionless void of reality, others call it a way to decompress. Ultimately, it is called social media. Social media’s grasp is rapidly becoming a reality of life. I’m here to tell you that I have a problem with your favorite digital mode of community.

TikTok: 

Brain...

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Trick-or-Tacky: the Halloween costume dilemma

Ava Smith, Reporter
October 2, 2024

Everyone knows fall is the best season, and with the changing colors of the leaves comes Halloween. That means figuring out a costume, a complete pain. Asking friends if someone wants to duo? Buying a bunch of different pieces to put together? No, thank you.   

Costumes get less creative each year. I am sick of searching “Halloween...

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