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APS second quarter data shows widening achievement gap
APS second quarter data shows widening achievement gap
Julia Van Lare , Editor-in-chief • March 26, 2021
A front view of the Ed Center and the planetarium.
Learning in the future: A look inside the Education Center project
Anna Lai, Design Editor • March 23, 2021
A year of COVID-19: From "corona-cation" to now
A year of COVID-19: From "corona-cation" to now
Karenna Keane, Social Media Editor • March 13, 2021
Senior Hudson James Esch poses for a back-to-school photo. Sophomores through seniors will return to the building the week of March 16, 2021.
Welcome back, Generals!
Anna Lai, Design Editor • March 9, 2021
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Features
This example driver’s license found on the DMV website showed readers the information included on a license. Due to COVID-19, there are some changes to Driver’s Ed and the in-car portion that include the fact that the observation ride along requirements are waived in Virginia.
Take a left turn at Zoom call
Ella Cohen, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2021
Confessions of a Secret Service agent
Confessions of a Secret Service agent
Carmen Bunker, Business Editor • March 10, 2021
Students express creativity through writing
Students express creativity through writing
Janhvi Spahr, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2021
The ABCs of college preparation: Insights from W-L alumni
The ABCs of college preparation: Insights from W-L alumni
Ella Dorst, Weekly Dispatch Producer • March 3, 2021
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Sports
Despite controversy, most winter sports begin with modifications
Despite controversy, most winter sports begin with modifications
Karenna Keane, Social Media Editor • December 17, 2020
Senior Anna Erskine plays for the school
Managing athletics amid a pandemic
Hannah Kennedy, Staff Manager • December 4, 2020
3 targets for the Washington Wizards in this upcoming NBA draft
3 targets for the Washington Wizards in this upcoming NBA draft
Jude Heatley, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2020
Freshman Carmen Bunker interviews Redskins coach Ron Rivera. Coach Rivera is one of three Latino head coaches in National Football League (NFL) history.
Interview with Redskins coach Ron Rivera
Carmen Bunker, Staff Reporter • June 12, 2020
The impact of concussions on academics
The impact of concussions on academics
Megan Goodell, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2020
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Style
Winston is shown the 1964 W-L yearbook.
Generals in film: Stan Winston
Evan Fagen, Staff Reporter • April 8, 2021
This is a cheese-less pepperoni pizza from Deli Italiano. Deli Italiano is a great pizza place to go to for pizza and their accommodations for those with food allergies.
Looking for lunch? Here are the best takeout spots in Arlington
Grace Joseffer, Staff Reporter • March 11, 2021
The Mandalorian returns: does it hold up?
The Mandalorian returns: does it hold up?
Talis Walker, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2021
Turning a new leaf with greenery
Turning a new leaf with greenery
Cassie Kavanagh, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2021
COVID-19 changes the movie industry
COVID-19 changes the movie industry
Benji Thernstrom, Staff Reporter • January 13, 2021
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Opinion
Black Validity
Black Validity
Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Managing Editor • April 6, 2021
Do teens have the attention span of a goldfish?
Do teens have the attention span of a goldfish?
Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Managing Editor • February 19, 2021
A Swiss Cheese plant sits in Merrifield Garden center. This plant is liked by many, similar to "gold rush" on Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's "evermore," but greener
Cassie Kavanagh, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2021
Why are holidays so commercialized?
Why are holidays so commercialized?
Jude Heatley, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2021
The Senate should vote to convict former President Donald Trump
The Senate should vote to convict former President Donald Trump
Kate Wilcox, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2021
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Humans of W-L
W-L teacher connects with students through music
W-L teacher connects with students through music
Julia Van Lare , Editor-in-chief • November 2, 2020
Meet the new principal: Mr. Antonio Hall
Meet the new principal: Mr. Antonio Hall
Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Managing Editor • September 10, 2020
Sophomore Alana McBride is greeted by stormtroopers during one long January stay in the hospital. McBride was later inspired to volunteer in patient care at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, doing the same job others had done for her.
Sophomore diagnoses medical mystery patient
Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor • April 30, 2019
Ms. Scher helps two of her students with their calculus classwork during Generals Period.
Beyond the Minimum
Abdellah Mouslik , Staff Reporter • November 30, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Carrasquillo, the school’s Hispanic Family Liaison, works with spanish speaking students to translate and work with them to make their time at the school better.
Diversity at School
Natalie Daley, Staff Reporter • November 30, 2018
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