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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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Ava Smith

Ava Smith, Reporter

Ava is a sophomore, in her first year of journalism. Ava joined the class because she watched Gilmore Girls, and Rory doing journalism inspired her. She enjoys going to the beach and eating Italian food (not at the same time). 

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Senior Sydney Milstead and junior Iman Etessam wash a car at the Devonshire Parking lot.

Team Academy hosts car wash to fundraise for upcoming trips

Ava Smith, Reporter
March 9, 2025
Archie Williams senior Willy Finley drives the ball downfield, evading a Tam defender.

Falcons swoop down on the Hawks in MCAL semi-final

Carina Ridella and Ava Smith
February 14, 2025
Ceramics class bulletin board displays student art, as well as posters highlighting current events.

The pressure to perform: can art electives harm students’ transcripts?

Juliet Stucky and Ava Smith
February 8, 2025
Ghiradelli and Lindor chocolates can be enjoyed for Valentines Day.

Four local Valentine’s Day chocolates to sweeten your holiday

Juliet Stucky and Ava Smith
February 5, 2025
Senior Nolan Kriessmann passes the ball above an opponents head.

Bleach Boys rein in the Mustangs in an offensive battle

Carina Ridella and Ava Smith
January 25, 2025
The Archie Williams student section does "spirit fingers" in hopes of a basket.

Marin Catholic Wildcats claw past Falcons in league opener

Ava Smith, Reporter
January 12, 2025
Person newly stepping into 2025 in bombarded with goals to achieve.

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

June Ritter and Ava Smith
January 3, 2025
The Grinch overlooking Whoville with his dog Max. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Top 10 holiday movies to get into the festive spirit

Juliet Stucky and Ava Smith
December 23, 2024
Archie Williams defense holds back the Piner Prospectors during the senior night football game.

Piner Prospectors strike gold in Falcons’ final football flight

Ava Smith, Reporter
November 11, 2024
Pillsbury cookie boxes advertise the finished products shown in front of them.

The frightening truth of these fall cookies

Teya Strong and Ava Smith
October 26, 2024
Sophomore Utility Nate Greenberg blocks a pass from a Redwood player.

Falcons boys water polo dive past Redwood Giants to victory

Ava Smith and Juliet Stucky
October 12, 2024
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
Students store their sports bags in Archie Williams storage room.

Summer training: Archie Williams’ hidden sports advantage this fall season

Ava Smith and June Ritter
October 7, 2024
Senior Sadie Smith serves the ball leading to a point during the second set of the game.

Falcons girls varsity volleyball put up a solid fight against the Branson Bulls

Ava Smith and Juliet Stucky
October 3, 2024
The variety of Halloween costume options present a dilemma for costume-wearers.

Trick-or-Tacky: the Halloween costume dilemma

Ava Smith, Reporter
October 2, 2024
Archie Williams senior Lincoln Tithof attempts to run around a defender.

Falcons stung by Hornets in a close defeat at Homecoming game

Ava Smith, Reporter
September 30, 2024
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
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
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