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Potential Republican Presidential nominee candidates engaged in a second debate on Sept. 27, all vying for a shot at reaching the White House.
In second Republican Debate, candidates voice concerns on prevalent issues
Damages at the SweeTea Boba shop with broken glass covering the entrance in the early Saturday morning. Image sourced from the SweeTea instagram.
Streak of break-ins target local small businesses
As extreme heat events become more common, Green Hope students and staff are faced with the challenge of adapting to HVAC system issues.
School HVAC system issues endanger student and staff performance and health
Carpenter Park is becoming a hotspot for pickleball players, new and old.
Pickleball gains popularity in the Green Hope community and beyond
North Carolina legislators convene to pass a new law giving more parental rights within public schools. Among the new policies of the 2023-2024 school year is the “Parents’ Bill of Rights”, which includes legislation that teachers say target certain students.
‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ brings both parent awareness and teacher concerns
Aaliyah Green (26) and Brianna Stewart (26) typically pair together as doubles partners that play cohesively and powerfully to defeat the best opponents from other schools.
Underclassmen on top: Women’s tennis
The first practice of the season means meeting new friends! The ‘22-’23 Unified Track team gets together for a group photo.
Together as one: Green Hope Unified Track
Landon Lloyd will continue his swimming career at Auburn University in Alabama after 11 years of swimming.
D1 day in the life: Landon Lloyd
The Cross Country varsity team preparing for the championship race in the Hare and Hounds Invitational.
Soaring to new heights: Green Hope cross country
In a match for Green Hope, Corcoran (‘24) prepares to return the ball en route to an individual state championship.
D1 day in the life: Olivia Corcoran
Traditional fall activities include traversing through corn mazes and searching for the perfect pumpkin.
Fun fall farms: Top North Carolina farms to visit
Co-Founder Rose Rosaleen distributes period products for school girls at the Hazaribagh Girls’ Public High School in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Flowing with compassion: Student-led non-profit expands internationally
Celebrating fall with a few friends and a scary movie is always a good plan, especially as the weather gets rainier and colder!
Falling back into the classics: fall movie recommendations
The Falcon Frenzies meet before school to curate new chants and themes for upcoming games this year.
All around frenzy: Green Hope’s student section fosters community and camaraderie
Museums are perfect for outings to gain knowledge and have fun.
Trips in the Triangle: Museum Edition
Green Hope’s functional Painted Piano “Singing Lillies” at Green Hope Elementary Park until the winter months (Susan Alexander)
Blending Music and Art: Painted Piano
The cast rehearses their show after school and add the final touches.
GH Drama Club bangs the gavel at Jury Duty
The inhabitants of the Addams family mansion sang in unison.
Cast and crew make ‘The Addams Family’ a success
Actors go through their lines at a reading, learning it as they progress through the script.
Behind the scenes: The Addams Family production
2023 East Central All District Band: Band students earn a chair
2023 East Central All District Band: Band students earn a chair
Some of the GHfalcon staff from last year enjoyed a showing of “Barbie” over summer break!
The Barbie Phenomenon: How Ken a toy movie be so popular?
The “Scream” franchise has accumulated over 900 million dollars at the global box office and approximately 517 million domestically. (Nik on Unsplash.com)
Keeping Horror Alive: The Scream Franchise
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” will be the last MCU film that James Gunn will make, as he has now moved over to Warner Bros. as the official co-CEO of DC Studios.
Max at the movies: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
The Bechdel test is used as a barometer to measure the depth of female characters in movies, books and other cultural outlets.
Is “Cocaine Bear” feminist?
“Inamorata,” featured in the new album, marks the longest song that Metallica has ever made, clocking in at 11 minutes and 10 seconds in length. (Yurii Stupen)
Max’s mixtape: Metallica’s ¨72 Seasons¨ album review
These two iPhones are nearly impossible to tell apart. The one on the top is the iPhone 13 pro and the one on the bottom is the iPhone 14 pro. This fact that there is so little difference in iPhones shows how little the iPhones changed from one generation to the next.
Is this Apple’s so-called “Think different”?
Fetishization has been a historical problem, only continuing to rise with the popularity of Eastern pop culture in the West.
An obscure obsession: The fetishization of East Asians
Climate change protesters gather in large metropolitan areas like New York to speak against climate change.
Influence and Inconvenience: The Blurred Line of Stage Level Protesting
Many suffer through pain and hardships in pursuit of perfection. Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash.
Redefining Success: Killing “No Pain No Gain” Culture
This won’t be the last of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as she is returning to the stage in 2024. Picture by Sergio Ruiz on Unsplash.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Heading to Theaters October 13-15: Could this potentially save movie theaters?
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Cady has delivered an easy and straightforward process right into students hands, allowing them to manage their senior portraits independently and on their own schedule.
Seniors smile with CADY: New Portraits
Currently ranked #17 nationally, Siva Rajesh poses with various medals won at a badminton tournaments.
Cary community shows support for aspiring badminton player
Throughout the Triangle, there are a variety of ways to enjoy the fall season.
Trips in the Triangle: Fall Edition
Nearly 10,000 people visit the Asia Fest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre to experience various Asian cultures and heritages.
A collision of cultures: Asia Fest 2023
Quiz: What Mortal Kombat Character are You?
Quiz: What Mortal Kombat Character are You?
Quiz: Which The Summer I Turned Pretty character are you?
Quiz: Which “The Summer I Turned Pretty” character are you?
Quiz: Which GH football player are you?
Quiz: Which GH football player are you?
Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Era are you?
Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Era are you?
Quiz: Which Dance Mom are you?
Quiz: Which Dance Mom are you?
GH Club Fair Showcases Diverse Activities
Black Falcons Meet With Cary PD to Spotlight Cybersecurity
Green Hope Celebrates the Fine Arts
Watch as Green Hope students take on the Bean Boozled challenge!
GH Students Take On Bean Boozled Challenge
Falcons On Film: Summer recap
Falcons On Film: Summer recap
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Fashion during a recession
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: The fall season
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: The fall season
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Met Gala and separating art from the artist
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Paris fashion week recap
In this minisode of FalconUpdate, hosts Joseph, Andrew and Taylor scrape the conversation barrel for one last episode before finals. The impromptu discussion quickly devolves into a heated debate on Biscuitville.
FalconUpdate #7: An Impromptu Discussion
Hosts Joseph, Andrew, Taylor and Aubrey discuss the upcoming final exams, along with some important strategies to overcome them.
FalconUpdate #6: The Falcon Finals
The sleep-deprived FalconUpdate crew hosts their first annual holiday feature. Joseph, Andrew, Aubrey, and Taylor cover plans for winter break and the recent Toys for Toys drive.
FalconUpdate #5: The FalconUpdate Holiday Special
Co-hosts Taylor and Aubrey join host Joseph Pollard to celebrate Mrs. Siebert’s nomination as Green Hope’s Teacher of the Year. In addition, they discuss “Santa Gaw’s” Toys for Tots drive and allude to potentially starting a charity of their own.
FalconUpdate #4: Teachers and Toy Drives
After the end of the marching band season, hosts Joseph, Andrew and Aubrey invite members of the band and Color Guard on the show to discuss the season, their experiences, and future possibilities.
FalconUpdate #3: Post-Band Plans
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.
NFL Recap Podcast: Week 6
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.
NFL Recap Podcast: Week 5
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.
NFL Recap Podcast: Week 4
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Fashion during a recession
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Met Gala and separating art from the artist
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
Falcon Platform: Overconsumption and the influence of trends
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
The Falcon Platform Podcast: Ad campaign tanks Balenciaga
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.
The Falcon Platform Podcast: A spray on dress & the Coperni controversy
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: The fall season
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: The fall season
Falcons On Film: Summer recap
Falcons On Film: Summer recap
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GHFalcon News 9/22/23
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The GH Falcon

The GH Falcon
Itziar Carrasco Gomez

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor

Itziar Carrasco Gomez is a senior at Green Hope High School. She loves to spend time with family and friends. She has been a part of the Green Hope Falcon for a year now and hopes to continue pursuing journalism in the future whether a hobby or full career. In the next few years, she sees herself pursuing a degree and potentially moving to New York to be more involved in fashion. She hopes to use journalism as a way to highlight important issues and create change. 

All content by Itziar Carrasco Gomez
Damages at the SweeTea Boba shop with broken glass covering the entrance in the early Saturday morning. Image sourced from the SweeTea instagram.

Streak of break-ins target local small businesses

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
September 27, 2023
Fetishization has been a historical problem, only continuing to rise with the popularity of Eastern pop culture in the West.

[Photo] An obscure obsession: The fetishization of East Asians

September 23, 2023

Falcon Platform: Fashion during a recession

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Sam Chu
September 22, 2023
A current war of statements and words may be resolved in court as Michael Oher filed a petition against the Tuohys on Aug. 14. (Unsplash)

Heartwarming adoption or facade? Michael Oher hires lawyers to investigate adoptive family

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
September 4, 2023
Summer shopping: Trends to look out for

Summer shopping: Trends to look out for

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
May 30, 2023
New clubs set new goals

New clubs set new goals

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Megan Khor
May 24, 2023
Supporters come together to bring awareness and commemorate those who have passed from breast cancer.

Walking for awareness: The Susan G. Komen 5k race

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
May 12, 2023
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.

Falcon Platform: Met Gala and separating art from the artist

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Aditi Bhadauria
May 10, 2023
Women continue to protest against their oppressors in society. They are oftentimes disregarded as extremists.

Misandry and misogyny: A response to oppression

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
April 27, 2023
Prom is coming, and students are going shopping to find the perfect dress.

A dress guide for 2023 prom season

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
March 29, 2023
Social media has played a large role in the evolvement of the LGBTQ+ community.

Safety and acceptance: Finding validity in the LGBTQ+ community

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
March 23, 2023
Covids test optional policies have led many to ask if standardized testing is necessary at all.

The cost behind a grade: Standardized testing exclusions

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
March 16, 2023
Take this quiz to find out which member of the GH Falcon staff you are!

Quiz: Which GH Falcon staff member are you?

Zeba Hussaini and Itziar Carrasco Gomez
March 13, 2023
Students are taken advantage of for their desire to work and be financially independent by employers.

Overlooked and overworked: Teens in the work force

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
March 9, 2023
Students struggle with motivation as they are kept out of opportunities and unable to strive for success.

Academic elitism: You’re not stupid, you’re just learning

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
March 3, 2023
A simple small gifts for Valentines Day can go a long way!

Valentines Day gift guide

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
February 13, 2023
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.

Falcon Platform: Paris fashion week recap

Aditi Bhadauria and Itziar Carrasco Gomez
February 9, 2023
Girl Scouts has brought together women of diverse ages and backgrounds and united them as a group, helping each other to both learn skills or share knowledge.

Girl Scouts programs foster future leaders

Peggy Chen and Itziar Carrasco Gomez
February 1, 2023
Another piece from Sonali Langans senior portfolio.

Scholastic Art and Writing contest: Green Hope’s winners

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
January 30, 2023
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.

Falcon Platform: Overconsumption and the influence of trends

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Aditi Bhadauria
January 19, 2023
2023 has already proven to be a year filled with new trends in the fashion world.

New year, new trends: 2023 fashion predictions

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Aditi Bhadauria
January 17, 2023
NC Chinese Lantern Festival display by the Koka Booth Amphitheater next to the forest displays.

A delightful visit: The NC Chinese Lantern Festival

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
January 9, 2023
Vivienne Westwood passed away at 81 on December 29, leaving the fashion industry devastated.

Punk icon and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies at 81

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
January 8, 2023
Now able to create artwork just from a click of a button, artificial intelligence art (AI) is changing how art is being made.

AI art poses questions surrounding ethicality across various communities

Megan Khor and Itziar Carrasco Gomez
December 21, 2022
The Cary Flea and Food Market set up in front of The Fidelity Bank on December 11, 2022.

A visit to the monthly market: The Cary Flea and Food Market

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
December 13, 2022
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.

The Falcon Platform Podcast: Ad campaign tanks Balenciaga

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Aditi Bhadauria
December 12, 2022
Green Hope Symphony Orchestra performing at the Cary Tree Lighting event on December 3rd.

Green Hope Orchestra charms Downtown Cary during annual tree lighting

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
December 5, 2022
Picking a career as a high school student can present confusion and stress.

Clearing a Path to Success: Career Development Month

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
December 1, 2022
Young dancer struck and killed by a truck at the Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Tragedy strikes at the Raleigh Christmas Parade

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
November 21, 2022
ED culture is pushed from all directions, due to this its not uncommon for such tendencies and thoughts to be internalized.

An unhealthy algorithm: Eating disorder culture

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Yan Zimnitskaya
November 21, 2022
Shooting takes place at the University of Virginia on Sunday, November 13th.

Three killed in shooting at the University of Virginia

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
November 15, 2022
Join this fashion podcast by Aditi and Itziar as they discuss fashion news and trends.

The Falcon Platform Podcast: A spray on dress & the Coperni controversy

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Aditi Bhadauria
November 3, 2022
Many uncomfortable moments remain a secret to the public and even the parents of younger actors.

Behind the scenes: The exploitation of child actors

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
November 2, 2022
Drag clubs across the world provide a safe space for all.

Ballroom culture: How newfound interest propels gentrification

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
November 1, 2022
The Arctic Monkeys have been rediscovered time and time again by newer generations.

New single, new range: Body paint

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
October 13, 2022
A floatie frenzy: Moschino’s 2023 Summer Collection

A floatie frenzy: Moschino’s 2023 Summer Collection

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
October 11, 2022
Picture of The Raleigh Collectors Show taken by one of the stands in the Hampton Inn.

Vintage Paradise: The Raleigh Music Collectors Show

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Amaya Dockery
September 28, 2022
The concert brightens as color brings the arena to life.

Indie Artists: A Unique Addition to Your Playlist

Itziar Carrasco Gomez, Opinion/Editorials Editor
September 23, 2022
Aidan Abramson wearing his favorite thrifted sweater and pants at Bond Park.

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Sam Chu (‘25) wearing her current favorite piece– blue baggy denim jeans. tiktok inspo

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Isabela Espinoza wearing her favorite second hand jacket at Bond Lake Park. Photographed by on September 6, 2022 at Bond Park.

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