New Hope for Baseball Fans Everywhere
Zach Perlman, '13, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2012
“Just when I begin to think life is totally meaningless, baseball starts again.” This opinion, taken from a Far Side comic, relates to many fans’ sentiments about the game they love. The best feeling in any baseball fan’s heart is knowing that pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training.... Read more »
Spring Trend Report
Sarah Angell, '14, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2012
Fashion is a mix of keeping up with trends and forming your own personal style. Sophomores Valeria Pareja and Cara Maisel talked to Crossed Sabres about their methods of staying fashion-forward. Q: Do you follow the trends or stick with your own personal style? Valeria: I stick with my own personal style.... Read more »
SCA Blood Drive
Sarah Angell, '14, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2012
W-L students and staff donated over 70 pints of blood during the blood drive organized by the Student Council Association (SCA) on Thursday, March 22 in the Little Theatre. The drive has been held on and off in recent years. “The SCA tries to do some philanthropic activity every spring,” said Beth... Read more »
Museums in the District
Claire Spaulding, '15, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2012
Washington, D.C. has over seventy different museums, but a small handful get most of the attention from tourists. However, if you live in the Metro area, you have probably been to the National Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art many times on school... Read more »
ACTA: What it is and why you should care
Lucy Naland, '15, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2012
Since news first surfaced about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, PROTECT IP (PIPA) in October of 2011, the public has become increasingly aware of the problems with the crime of online piracy in America. However, most people are unaware of the similar act, Anti-Counterfeiting... Read more »
Science Fair Palooza
Katelyn Reilly, '15 & Saira Rehman, '15, Staff Reporters
February 22, 2012
It is that time of year again, the time for the science fair, when students express their knowledge on a scientific topic or subject and share it with the rest of the community. Judges interested in science observe student projects, determining a winner based on effort and the information provided. The... Read more »
Ballston’s Rustico
Sarah Angell, '14, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2012
Rustico is a short walk from the Ballston Mall food court, but feels a world away. A gas fireplace in the restaurant’s alcove, just beyond the front door, is warm and welcoming on a cold day. Inside, half of the restaurant is taken up by small dining tables that create an intimate atmosphere. I had... Read more »
The Meaning of Valentine’s Day
Alice Maggio ‘13, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2012
While some cringe on February 14, others swoon on this national holiday filled with red roses, unusually large stuffed animals, cards, and of course, chocolate! The true meaning of the holiday, however, is the appreciation of love and loved ones. One of the most popular legends of how Valentine’s Day... Read more »
It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical
Elena Amparo, ‘14, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2012
In the genre of Christmas movies, many of which are corny and cliché, It’s a Wonderful Life stands superior. The movie, produced and directed by Frank Capra in 1946, was named by the American Film Institute as the most inspirational American film of all time. It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story... Read more »
Cappies Review: The Crucible
Mitchell Buckley of Westfield High School, Cappies Reviewer
December 14, 2011
Three towering crosses stood silhouetted against a backdrop of cool blue while beneath them raged a desperate battle for truth. Their silent presence, even through the treachery and pain that occurred before them, added an ominous touch to Washington-Lee High School’s production of Arthur Miller’s... Read more »