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Senior Lucy Pappa snaps a picture of herself at Planet Fitness. Pappa is apart of Planet Fitness’ summer teen program.

Beaches and benches

October 9, 2019

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

April 30, 2019

Sidewalks have posed as a potential hazard for walkers trying to get to school. This year’s snowfall tends to come during the morning commute, when simply shoveling the snow doesn’t work, as snow still continues to fall.

Snow School

March 22, 2019

Hannah Dembosky performs the poem “Today” by Billy Collins. The showcase included dances, films and speeches from those involved in the fundraiser.

Students lead showcase to raise money for cancer research

March 15, 2019

An example of the pink tax on products.

Should we rethink the pink tax?

March 13, 2019

The nine prototypes of different types of walls to build across the border.

Opinions on Trump’s border wall

March 13, 2019

The Capitol building, home to Congress, has always been occupied by both Democrats and Republicans, but after last year’s midterms the Republicans now control the senate and the Democrats control the House, with this being one of the main reasons for this shutdown, as a solution for the border control issue has not been easy to agree on.

Government shutdown affects the school’s families

March 13, 2019

Sophomores Noah Portner and Bruno Henza eat school-bought lunches which most likely contain GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Most foods contain GMOs because they are often more convenient for farmers as well as consumers.

Food for Thought

March 12, 2019

In 2017, about 5 percent of students admitted to vaping on school grounds in an anonymous survey done by the Crossed Sabres. Arlington Public Schools (APS) has measures in place, such as Second Chance, designed to combat drug and alcohol use in the county.

NicoTEEN addiction

March 7, 2019

Ms. Larsen greeting her second period International Baccalaureate English Language and Literature class.

A First Year For IB English SL

March 5, 2019

A student sits in the back of a crowded classroom.

Congested Classes

February 19, 2019

Congresswoman Deb Haaland stands for her official congressional photo.

A step in the right direction

February 8, 2019

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