Bastille steals the show
March 31, 2017
On March 28, Bastille, a British indie pop band formed in 2010, gave a concert at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA, touring their second album, “Wild World.” With only two albums out, they played their new hits, including “Good Grief” and “Blame,” while also revisiting popular songs from t...
Get Out thrills and educates audiences
Alice Naland, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2017
It would seem that most people would go to the movies to escape the intense political climate, however, Get Out, the newest hit movie in theaters, is a blunt commentary on racism and prejudice very present today. Comedian Jordan Peele’s directorial debut centers around Chris, an African American man who is...
I Remember Mama preview
Hannah Rosman, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2017
Rehearsals for the school play, which will be running April 27 to 29, have just begun. This year the production is a play entitled I Remember Mama. Written in 1944 by John Van Druten, it tells the story of the Hansons, a Norwegian immigrant family living in San Francisco, CA. The story is told from ...
Making the switch
Myles Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Style, Uncategorized
March 3 will mark the day that all gamers have been waiting for - the release of Nintendo’s newest gaming console, the Nintendo Switch. First publicly hinted at on March 17, 2016 during the announcement of a partnership between Nintendo and DeNA, a mobile commerce company, the system (then referred...
The hidden story behind Hidden Figures
Jordi Kassa, News Editor
February 9, 2017
Filed under Style
It is not everyday that a major motion picture is lead by women, let alone three women of color. The movie, Hidden Figures, based off the book of the same name, officially opened in theaters on January 6. To the surprise of many, Hidden Figures topped Rouge One in the box office its first week. T...
Quiz: What Oscar nominated movie should you watch?
Hanah Roseman, Opinion Editor
January 30, 2017
Filed under Interactive, Showcase, Style
Star-studded predictions
Hanah Roseman, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2017
In a year fraught with political and social turmoil, many citizens have been flocking to movie theaters around the country to enjoy a little cinematic escapism. Over the summer there were many movies that did not meet the public’s high expectations, including Suicide Squad, Independence Day: Re...
Broaden your perspective
Carolyn Bradley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 24, 2016
Study abroad programs have become a staple in college education, but more and more programs are aiming at younger students. High school study abroad programs have gained popularity in recent years, yet many students are hesitant to take time out of the crucial years of high school. Sometimes high...
Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Charity Miles club president Sachi Cooper
November 29, 2016
Filed under Club Spotlight, Showcase, Style
Junior Sachi Cooper is the president of the Charity Miles Club. Q: What is the club about and what activities do you do? "We are a running team, a lot of charities have their own running teams that help fundraise for the charity. We are all going to choose a 5K and we've chosen to fundraise the...
Investment Club
Hannah Rosman, Opinion Editor
November 27, 2016
Filed under Club Spotlight, Showcase, Style
This club was started eight years ago by Charlie Argon, who was freshman at the time, and has been completely student run since then. Their number of members is constantly in flux, as members get busy with sports and other activities and then come back to the club. They have meetings roughly once or t...
Thanksgiving food traditions
November 21, 2016
“For my family it’s more about the leftovers. We take all the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, green beans and make the ultimate day after feast. We probably put more effort into this than the actual thanksgiving dinner itself. My family isn’t a big fan of leftovers and one day we decided to cha...
Abdellah Mouslik, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2019 • No Comments
The school has already had more snow days and delays this school year than the entirety of last year, and it is only half way through the winter. These cancellations and delays...
Students lead showcase to raise money for cancer research
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Should we rethink the pink tax?
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Opinions on Trump’s border wall
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Simon Espejo, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
College is a word that high school students hear often, whether it be from their parents, teachers or friends. However, for some students, college is not the right choice,...
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