School calendar shift
Julia Van Lare, Managing Editor
October 17, 2019
Since the 1980s, Virginia schools have opened after Labor Day because of a law nicknamed the “Kings Dominion Law.” This law has nothing to do with improving education outcomes; rather, it was designed for the benefit of the tourism industry by extending the time teens could visit amusement par...
Tall Girl falls short
Talley Schroeder, Design Editor
October 16, 2019
This past September, Netflix released their new teen romance film “Tall Girl”. The film received a score of 28 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and criticism before it even officially came out. The arrival of yet another teen rom-com sparked controversy and backlash due to what critics consider a lack...
Young people are angry, and rightly so
Sophie Muir, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2019
Across the globe fires are burning, destroying the Amazon rainforest and other vital wildlife and lands. Glaciers are melting at alarming rates, contributing to the rise of the sea level. Hurricanes, such as Dorian, are devastating communities and accelerating the refugee crisis. Biodiversity is shrinki...
Generally Speaking: Transgender PIP
October 10, 2019
The Arlington Public School (APS) system is currently in the process of enacting a new Policy Implementation Procedure (PIP) regarding transgender and gender non-conforming students in the county. The PIP would, among other things, allow these students to use the bathrooms and join the sports teams that ...
Advice from a senior
Holland Forsythe, Social Media Editor
October 9, 2019
Dear Freshmen, Start off strong. First off, I’d like to congratulate you on making it through middle school. That’s impressive stuff. Although you’re no longer the top dogs of the school, you’re about to embark on a new and exciting journey. These next four years are going to fly by, so ...
“Dumbo” was a dumb choice for Burton
Hannah Rosman, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2019
Tim Burton is a dark director who is popular for his eccentric horror movies and magical dramas. He is best known for his cult classics like “Edward Scissorhands”, as well as his animated features like “Corpse Bride”. Throughout all of the movies Burton has directed, from fantastical adaptations li...
Arlington’s tolerance of conservatives
Abigail Presson, Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
In the country’s polarized political climate, some members of the community feel that it is less acceptable to hold conservative views than liberal ones in Arlington. Northern Virginia’s liberalism, sometimes seen by others as a positive aspect of the area, may have created an unwelcoming environm...
On board or on skiis?
Anika Bahl, News Editor
March 26, 2019
As the peak of the winter season winds down, after a series of long weekends made that much more enjoyable by snow, many students and their families have taken trips to nearby ski resorts to enjoy one of the most popular hobbies of this time of year. However, on the slopes, a longstanding rivalry has been...
HERoes
Sophie Muir, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
She walks up the steps in a deep blue coat, beaming into the camera. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s brief cameo at the end of the movie “On the Basis of Sex,” which tackles telling her story, was for me the most powerful moment in an incredibly compelling movie. The movie begins with Felicity Jones, who pl...
How your feed influences your politics
Annabel Phoel, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2019
From the government shutdown to the black-and-white optics at the State of the Union address, the political divisions in the United States right now are clear. While polarizing figures in Washington, D.C., are at least partially to blame for the rift in American society, other forces like the news and ...
A year after Parkland
Grace Gent, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2019
The House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on gun violence in nearly a decade on February 6. The room was filled with student activists, most wearing shirts with “March For Our Lives” printed across the front. Students waited in line for nearly three hours to get into ...
It’s just the weigh things are
Holland Forsythe, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2019
My three years at the school have taught me many things. I’ve learned to write essays in one night, get ready in five minutes and that the cafeteria red velvet cookies don't taste any different from the rest of the flavors. More importantly though, I’ve learned that testing is a huge part of high ...
Hannah Kennedy & Emily Newman, Staff Reporters
October 12, 2019 • No Comments
Overcrowding in Washington-Liberty high school has been a major topic of discussion for a while, but this year student numbers aren’t affecting overcrowding. As student...
New Transgender PIP Sparks Controversy
October 10, 2019
October 9, 2019
Sophomore diagnoses medical mystery patient
April 30, 2019
Megan Goodell, Keyli Ruiz, Staff Reporters
October 18, 2019
When you walk down the hallways at school you see beautiful unique murals filled with color instead of boring, gray walls. Most of the murals are done by the students in the...
Bakeshop provides a unique job opportunity for students
October 15, 2019
June 4, 2019
The importance of sustainability
May 20, 2019