The Falcon

Drew-Freeman Middle School's Newspaper

2022- 2023 Edition

the Fourth Quarter

Poetry Puts it all in Perspective

Poetry Highlight: Michael Donaghy

By Snaida (8th)

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the 6th Grade Podcast

Poetry Highlight: Phillis Wheatley

by Steven (8th)

Asian American & Pacific Islander History Inspires All

by Ana (8th)

the Third Quarter

Women's History is Timeless!

So, what women inspire you?

My mom because she is so hard working and she is raising two spoiled kids who get everything under the sun. She is always so tired, and still keeps going.  

~ Kennedi (8th)


One woman that has inspired me the most was Harriet Tubman because she helped slaves escape and became a spy during the Civil war. She was able to help her people be free like her. ~ Joyce (8th)


A women that has inspired me is my grandma because shes a hard working person she's a caring person and I would also look up to my mom she was a good persona and also hard working and she always took good care of me. ~ Dayana (8th)


Rosa parks inspired me because I liked the way she didn't give up her seat for a white man. She was tired from working the day and night shifts. ~ Anaiya (8th)








As it pertains to women, what issue is the most important in our society?

I feel like women sometimes go through a lot of sexism. Some men think women are weak, and they can abuse them. Also, there are less job opportunities. ~Dayana

Women are considered soft and not capable to do most things men can do when we can do a lot more! ~ Kennedi

Women's History Crossword 2023

by Joyce (8th) - just click the crossword to open

Black History is Being Made Now

Anxiety: Advice from some of our Faves

by Dejanae, Hailey, Javaya, Jaylen, & Kamaria (8th)

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How do relationships affect grades?

by Caiden, Devin, Don, & Khamya (8th) 

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Does Fighting and Gang Violence have a place Here

the Second Quarter

While the World Watched


Review: World Cup 2022


By Bella (8th)


The world cup, which takes place every 4 years, is a competition between the best national soccer teams in the world. Teams go up against each other for the known title of world champion. This year, it is being held by host, Qatar, who beat the United States and Japan, earning them the right to hold the tournament. The tournament opened on November 20, 2022. The first game to be played was between Qatar and Ecuador. Qatar lost to Ecuador 0-2. Qatar then would come to play two more games before being eliminated after Netherland earned a draw 

with Ecuador. 


Thirty-two teams competed in this year’s national tournament.

The United States, Australia, Senegal, Poland, Japan, South Korea, Spain ,Switzerland, Mexico and Ecuador have all been eliminated.


On December 13, 2022, four teams are now remaining. In the game between Argentina and Croatia, Argentina won 3-0.


UPDATE: Argentina won the World Cup final against France: 3-3 (Penalty Kicks).

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by Samiyah (8th)


Mental health problems can affect anyone as young as the age of 9 years old. Since the pandemic began suicide rates and mental health crises have been skyrocking.  


Suicide is close to being a number one cause of death in children and teens across the United States of America. One in five children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental health issue.  Children shouldn't have to be affected by this. Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.


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There are many different types of mental disorders which can cause mental health problems. These include:



These disorders are most commonly known as mental health problems because they all can affect the way you feel.


Hear is a list of numbers you can call if you or someone you care about are at risk for suicide.



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