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Picking the President: the 2024 Election

Picking the President: the 2024 Election

Chetan Le, Business Manager February 22, 2024

As the year 2024 begins, so does the focus on voting. Seniors in the class of 2024 will have the chance to vote if they are 18 years old for the first time in their lives, and they need to know who they...

Snow White (1937) compared to Encanto (2022)

Disney’s Reputation is Plummeting—but Why?

Rachel Lenz, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

We all have our favorite Disney movies, and most are the ones we consider "classics." The films that are from the older generation are more popular because we grew up with them, and they are nostalgic...

The varsity football team had an impressive record. Players celebrate with their fans and coaches following their momentous win against Yorktown High School.

Underdogs Emerge Victorious

Sophia Guralnik, Staff Reporter February 5, 2024

“Legendary.” In a single word, senior Marcelo Carrasquillo described the fall 2023 varsity football season. The Generals’ 9-1 record marked their best regular season record in 25 years. Among their...

Series Poster for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

A Thunderous Success: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Katharine Burke, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

Celebrated by many, the “Percy Jackson” book series is well-known throughout the world. This award-winning, action-packed adventure series follows a seemingly ordinary, 12-year-old boy as he finds...

The county’s new retake policy is based on three pillars from the book “Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms” by Joe Feldman.

Rethinking Retakes

Arianna Hellman, Photo Editor January 12, 2024

The county’s push for more equitable practices in schools has resulted in the implementation of a new test retake policy. It stems from a book called “Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters,...

Sarah Allen, the owner of a local small business called The Urban Farmhouse

Shop Outside The Box

Harper Rath, Staff Reporter January 10, 2024

During the pandemic, Amazon stock went up 77% in a year, and small local businesses nationwide were forced to close. From March to August 2020 alone, the number of small businesses shut down was well over...

Do You Stand With the Banned?

Do You Stand With the Banned?

Lydia Swartz, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

Some of the most well-known banned books are “The Bluest Eye”, “The Hate U Give”, “The Giver”, “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “1984”. Banned Books Week is usually observed around the...

Mr. Parsons (third from the left) on the crew team in the 1970s.

Generational General

Emma Ackleson, Staff Manager January 8, 2024

You think you have been here for a long time? Try 30 years! Some of our favorite teachers have been a part of the school community for that long. Some of your teachers have even taught other teachers at...

“Now and Then,” Then and Now

“Now and Then,” Then and Now

Chetan Le, Staff Reporter December 19, 2023

Decades after their breakup, the Beatles released a final piece for their fans to remember them with. On November 2, 2023, the Beatles released “Now and Then,” their most recent track in over a quarter...

The Freshmen Workload

The Freshmen Workload

Katharine Burke, Staff Reporter December 15, 2023

The change from middle to high school is a big adjustment for any student, regardless of their course load and academic level. Being prepared for the academic challenges of transitioning to high school...

A drawing depicting my five favorite Christmas classics.

Santa’s Screenings

Harper Rath, Staff Reporter December 15, 2023

Kicking it back and watching Christmas movies during the holiday season is a must in households  celebrating the holiday throughout America. Gathering with family and friends to watch Christmas classics...

The National Christmas Tree in DC.

Holiday Happenings

Amelia Keng, Website Editor December 15, 2023

The holiday season brings lots of winter fun and cheer in the DMV area. Here are some activities that can get you in the right spirit.  Go ice skating at the Wharf Ice skating is a great activity...

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