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The Falcon Flyer

The student news site of Prairie High School

The Falcon Flyer

The student news site of Prairie High School

The Falcon Flyer

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Teens Are Addicted To Fast Fashion And It’s A Problem

Chaedon Robinson May 17, 2023

Fast fashion is taking the world by storm, primarily due to its appeal and marketing toward teenagers. Gen-Z has come of age in a world dominated by the internet and social media. This has ultimately led...

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Teens

Kaleb Watson May 17, 2023

Young people today are very troubled with their personal and body image. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is prevalent in many of America’s youth. A study from Mental Health America showed that early signs...

Prairie Baseball against Columbia River High School

New Baseball Rule changes for MLB, College, and High School

Jackson Upton May 17, 2023

Baseball rules have changed for MLB and college baseball for the 2023 season. In the MLB these rules include a faster pitch clock, limited pick-offs, a shift ban, and bigger bases. The pitch clock is also...

How Alcohol Affects Teenage Minds

How Alcohol Affects Teenage Minds

Shilah Singharaj May 16, 2023

Every year, more than 140,000 people die due to excessive alcohol abuse and more than 4,000 of those individuals are underaged. Those who start consuming alcohol at ages 14 or under tend to later gain...

Mrs. Thompson donating blood with Melody Brizuela.

Teenagers May Be at Great Risk When Giving Blood

Madison Clouse May 16, 2023

If your child is in or going into high school, a new situation may present itself: donating blood. As students from ages 16-18 are able to enter blood drives, teens and parents may want to stay informed...

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Drug Abuse within Teenagers

Lena Le May 14, 2023

In recent years, drug use has increased tremendously. With drugs being easier to access, kids in grade school and high school are focusing more on chasing a euphoric high rather than chasing their future. After...

Spencer Norman talks to his club members in a BIPOC Multicultural club meeting.

Highlighting Multiculturalism at Prairie High School

Lucas Diaz May 14, 2023

The definition of multiculturalism is the presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society. According to Georgetown University, “Cultural clubs...

The Takeover of Artificial Intelligence in Schools

The Takeover of Artificial Intelligence in Schools

Ella Conklin May 11, 2023

Have you ever used artificial intelligence? Have you ever been aware that you've used artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI, is the simulation of human intelligence...

Ms. Stevens, the ceramics teacher, rides in a wheel barrow someone brought for anything but a backpack day.

Behind the Scenes of Spirit Week Planning

Lena Le April 17, 2023

As spring break approaches, Prairie High School’s associated student body prepares for the last spirit week of the year for their fellow classmates on Mar. 27, 2023. The Associated Student Body, also...

Seniors pose together after a color wars win!

Return of Color Wars

Emily Yorke April 14, 2023

For the first time in four years, Prairie High School put on the long-awaited color wars. Color Wars starts off with a week full of spirit days and ends with an assembly that is a competition to determine...

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