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  • Nov 9 / Varsity FootballArchie Williams High School - 14, Piner High School - 42
  • Nov 2 / Varsity FootballArchie Williams High School - 43, Healdsburg High School - 42
  • Oct 31 / Boys Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 8, Tamalpais High School - 6
  • Oct 27 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 11, Las Lomas High School - 7
  • Oct 25 / Varsity FootballArchie Williams High School - 0, Sonoma Valley High School - 35
  • Oct 25 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 9, Lakeridge High School - 5
  • Oct 25 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 10, St. Ignatius High School - 5
  • Oct 24 / Boys Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 11, Miramonte High School - 17
  • Oct 23 / Boys Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 15, Marin Academy High School - 5
  • Oct 22 / Girls Varsity TennisArchie Williams High School - 7, San Rafael High School - 0
The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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Jasmin Desruisseau

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter

Jasmin is a senior, in her third year of journalism. She enjoys eating grapes and pretzels at the same time. You can often find her listening to Bad Bunny or at the beach with her friends.

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Read these great book recommendations and enjoy the Spring season! (Photos courtesy of Amazon and respective publishers)

Top 10 Spring books to sprout your reading list

Ella Furuichi, Sierra Goldberg, Jasmin Desruisseau, Ava Alsterlind, Dylan Carson, Hanna Cortright, and Elsa Hunt
April 8, 2024
Colombian-American artist Kali Uchis released her fourth studio album, Orquídeas, Jan. 12.

Kali Uchis’ fourth studio album, Orquídeas: as perfect as the flower

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
January 27, 2024
“Thank you for standing up against genocide, for all those who don’t have a voice.”

Marin teens peacefully protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Tenisha Tate-Austin and Paul Austin pose for a photo before the showing of their movie, "Our America: Lowballed" in the Archie Williams Little Theatre.

[Photo] San Anselmo Racial Equity Committee screens Our America: Lowballed at Archie Williams Little Theater

Hava Rossiter, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 29, 2023
Bad Bunny lanza su nuevo álbum, Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar Mañana, por Apple Music.

“Nadie Sabe lo que va a pasar Mañana” por Bad Bunny es una celebración del trabajo que hicimos hoy

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 27, 2023
Wayfinder Bookshop is set to open first week of November, 2023.

Point Reyes Books expands business into Fairfax

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Xoxa Bell and Alexis Ayala make snow cones next to the student center.

STAAR begins Pride month celebration at Archie Williams with festive carnival and panel

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
June 25, 2023
Senior Elinori Guidinger putters his way to his seventh period class during Tuesday's Happy Gilmore Day.

Spirit Day Two: Happy Gilmore

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
April 27, 2023
Across from the Fairfax library, the crosses atop the Saint Rita Church shine.

Younger generations meld new religious communities in school

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
April 6, 2023
The ultimate prom playlist

The ultimate prom playlist

Kelsey Riemer, Brynn Galaich, Jasmin Desruisseau, Maddie Alsterline, and Peyton Price
April 2, 2023
The 95th Academy Awards take place on Sunday March 12, 2023 at 5:00pm PDT.

10 Best Movie Oscar Nominees

Henry Pratt, Jasmin Desruisseau, Allison Bredow, Kyra Featherstone, and Dylan Carson
March 11, 2023
Seniors Gabby Lynch and Sophia Nowlen pose in their Adam Sandler costumes.

Spirit Day Four: Adam Sandler Day

Dylan Prussia and Jasmin Desruisseau
February 15, 2023
Seniors Frankey Fradelizio, Luke Calegari, Kai Nissen, Kaleb Simmons and Avery Chapman dress up for "Zoom Fit" day during spirit week.

Spirit Day Three: Zoom Fit

Dylan Prussia and Jasmin Desruisseau
February 14, 2023
The house juices (mango on the left and passion fruit on the right) offer a sweet flavor to complement the spice of the entrees.

Column: Highlighting heritage months through Marin businesses

Jasmin Desruisseau and Dylan Carson
February 8, 2023
Archie Williams students congregate in front of their history class during passing period.

Has pandemic isolation caused a mental and sexual outburst?

Lucas Gallagher and Jasmin Desruisseau
February 1, 2023
Sophomores Kylie Clarke, Sam Truman, Stella Berlin, and seniors Angel Amador, Gabe Wallis, and Avery Chapman on stage during the concert.

Performance Workshop is a hit with energetic 90’s performance

Kyra Featherstone and Jasmin Desruisseau
November 6, 2022
Parents, teachers and students attend STAAR's Día de los Muertos event.

STAAR welcomes all, living and dead, to Día De los Muertos celebration

Jasmin Desruisseau and Greek Feeney
November 5, 2022
AWHS freshman read their textbooks in second period World History and Geography.

Right out of a Disney movie? Freshmen share their first impressions of high school

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 19, 2022
TUHSD administrators advised community members to avoid Camino Alto Rd. after a fire started on Monday, Sept. 27.

[Photo] Mill Valley fire spreads half an acre

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
September 28, 2022
Luke Calegari, John Minutoli and Jackson McFerron están enfrente para los Falcons por su carrera contra Terra Linda y Tamalpais el 15 de Sep./ Luke Calegari, John Minutoli and Jackson McFerron lead the Falcons in their race against Terra Linda Trojans and Tamalpais Hawks on Sept. 15.

El equipo de a campo traviesa de hombres muestra fuerte actuación en su primer encuentro de liga

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
September 21, 2022
Junior Zola Thurston passes through Terra Linda defenders to senior Maya Wells.

[Photo] Sports Recap: Seniors lead varsity teams to victory in the 2021-2022 school year

Ethan Frankel, Hayden Rhodes, and Ellis Chamberlin
June 17, 2022
Alternate paths after college offer some unique opportunities for students

College (un)bound: seniors pursue non-traditional paths after high school

Neve Marin Rue Galmarini and Jasmin Desruisseau
June 15, 2022
Soaring to new heights: Recapping 2021-2022 at Archie Williams High School

SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: RECAPPING 2021-22 AT AWHS

Ila Rees, Avery Josephs, Alice Simenstad, Henry Pratt, Neve Marin Rue Galmarini, Jasmin Desruisseau, Ethan Frankel, and Dylan Carson
June 7, 2022
Seven-year-old Edward Mack, who plays boardgames and has conversations with imaginary friends.

[Photo] Hid(e)-in imaginary friends seek out social intelligence in children

Aler Giffin, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Construction signs redirect drivers away from the sinkhole on Center Boulevard towards Bridge Avenue in Downtown San Anselmo.

Center Boulevard Bridge succumbs to sinkhole

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
April 15, 2022
AWHS varsity girls lacrosse team huddles around Assistant coach Ted Hellman during their game against San Rafael high school.

AWHS girls lacrosse coach released from coaching position

Ila Rees and Jasmin Desruisseau
March 19, 2022
Owen Benson (#24) celebrates after scoring the Falcon’s first goal of the game shortly after the beginning of the second half.

Falcons boys Varsity Soccer comes up short to Marin Academy’s Wildcats in Northern California State Championship final

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
March 6, 2022
Terra Linda contains the position of the ball, well AWHS fights hard to get it back.

[Photo] Girls Varsity soccer remains undefeated after draw with Terra Linda

Kyra Featherstone, Reporter
December 11, 2021
AWHS girls Varsity soccer walks off the field after a 4-0 victory over San Rafael High.

[Photo] Boys and girls Varsity soccer set high goals for upcoming season

Ethan Frankel, Reporter
December 7, 2021
AHWS senior Cal Amborn dunks the ball into the basket to score a point.

[Photo] Boys varsity basketball begins compelling season with win against San Rafael High

Kyra Featherstone, Reporter
December 3, 2021
Senior midfielder Maya Wells dribbles around a San Rafael High player.

[Photo] Girls varsity soccer blasts four goals past San Rafael High School

Ethan Frankel, Reporter
December 2, 2021
Attendees gather to begin the Dìa de los Muertos procession throughout the Canal in San Rafael/ Asistentes se reúnen para empezar la procesión de Día de los Muertos.

Día de los Muertos celebration blossoms in San Rafael

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
November 21, 2021
Freshman Lucy Bakowski dressed up in her Madonna costume for halloween.

[Photo] Underclassmen get “wacky” for their first high school spirit week

Kyra Featherstone, Reporter
November 1, 2021
Coach Boone and team watch nervously as they play their rivals under the stadium’s lights.

Five classic movies for a cozy, rainy fall day

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 24, 2021
Katharine DiPerna Pavlich, midfielder and AWHS junior, steals the ball from the Giants’ offensive player during the first half of the game on Friday, Oct. 22.

AWHS girls varsity field hockey puts up a strong defense, ultimate loss against Redwood

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 23, 2021
More than 20 countries are celebrated along with their cultures during Latinx Heritage Month.

¿Viva Latinx? AWHS students and staff reflect over Latinx Heritage Month

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 17, 2021
People walk towards the busy food trucks and music coming from 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael.

Excitement surrounds return of live music to San Rafael

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
September 26, 2021
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