Amazon Drones
Thomas Odlum, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
It seems like an impossible feat, thought up by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, to have drone delivery. Yup, drones dropping off your packages in just 30 minutes! When people talk of the future, this is what they must’ve meant. The idea was officially announced December 2 in a 60 Minutes interview with Bezos...
Product Reviews
Nathan Nisenson, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
The technology juggernaut Google is venturing out its comfort area with its new streaming device. The company exploded in size and profit because of its search engine and computer software, and has recently entered into the mobile market with the popular line of Nexus phone’s. Now Google has set its ...
The Walking Dead
TR Sheehy, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
AMC’s The Walking Dead is currently on its mid season break and will return on February 9th. The hit zombie apocalyptic thriller is in its 4th season of production, originally airing in October 2010. The shows success has grown with all of the season four episodes having over 11 million view...
Favorite Social Media
Fiona Turner, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
Facebook - Facebook started being popular in 2009. Facebook can be used to share pictures with family and friends that you “friend” online. The user also has the option to chat with one person in a chat room that functions off Facebook. Although the number of Facebook users has been declining in...
Glee Viewership Downfall
Jordi Kassa, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
Glee’s season 5 viewership has dropped more than ever with Cory Monteith’s death, confusing story lines and new characters. Glee is a show about William McKinley’s glee club, and their struggle to fit in the social caste system of their school. During seasons 1 - 3, the main characters were set in ...
New Album Stays Away From Trap Music’s Origins
Henry Weiss, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
The second volume of the massive compilation of Trap tracks, entitled All Trap Music, was released about a month ago, and for those who were exposed to the genre before it became popular among dancehall producers, it is a bit of a disappointment. For those who aren’t familiar, Trap music finds it...
Pentagon City Ice Rink
Jasmine BH, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2014
Certain activities are meant to be enjoyed only during the winter season, one of them being ice skating. Pentagon City’s recently underwent construction to expand their outdoor ice rink. The biggest change is the size of the rink, they have doubled the size of what it used to be, making it easy for...
Pop-up Shops
Carolyn Bradley, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2013
On November 30, shoppers at Ballston Mall will experience a new type of shopping. Shoppers will be able to view offerings of online-based or home businesses in person at a “pop-up” shop. The shop, sponsored by the Ballston Business Improvement District, will be found where the old Chevy’s use t...
New TV Shows
Fiona Turner, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory, entering its’ seventh season on CBS. This show is focused on five characters living in Pasadena, California; two roommates-Leonard and Sheldon, Penny, and Leonard and Sheldon's friends - Howard and Raj. Raj, Sheldon, Howard and Leonard Modern Family Modern Family is cont...
New Restaurants
Marisa Sydnor, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
New restaurants are opening or have opened in the Arlington County area. Many of them are receiving wonderful reviews from people who have tried their varieties of dishes. Located in places near you, now is the time to go out and try these new places. Copperwood Tavern is a new restaurant that open...
Stray Cat vs. Lost Dog
Charlie Phillips, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
Being located adjacent to one another it is only natural that Lost Dog Café and its sister restaurant Stray Cat Café be compared. Though don’t expect many hard feelings to be generated by these judgments, both restaurants are owned and managed by the same people! In spite of being under the same man...
“On Wednesday We Wear Pink”
Mary Hanula, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
On Wednesday, October 30, Washington-Lee students will be called upon to wear as much pink clothing and accessories as possible. Every year, millions celebrate and take a moment to honor the month of October, due to the fact that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This affects not only individuals,...
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