“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 ...
Why Canvas is growing on me
Gus Nathanson, Online Editor
February 19, 2019
The new school software has been a subject of debate ever since it was released at the beginning of last school year. When Canvas was introduced, I, like most people, wondered why Google Classroom had to be replaced. I was angered by the fact that Arlington Public Schools (APS) decided to replace a perf...
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald– Cinema Magic?
Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2018
The newest addition to the “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise may have a handsome young Dumbledore, but other aspects of the film may be a punch-in-the-face to long-time Harry Potter fans. The whole “Fantastic Beasts” world takes place in the same universe as Harry Potter, even in the sa...
A vegan Thanksgiving
Holland Forsythe, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2018
Every year when the holidays approach, I find myself dreading meals with friends and family. Being a vegetarian who’s making an honest attempt to become fully vegan, I try to pass up animal products as much as possible. When everyone around you still eats meat, eggs and dairy, things can get a lit...
Merry Grinch-mas
Karina Lazorchak, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2018
With the holiday season fast approaching and the weather getting colder, it seems like time to take out “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, cuddle up on the couch and continue with my family’s tradition. This year may mark the beginning of a new tradition with the family-friendly, 2018 animated film, “The ...
News you can tolerate
Holland Forsythe, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2018
Each school class has a meme that could easily represent what’s going on among the students. The images take a satirical approach at presenting these generally dreary topics. By this time in the year the freshmen believe they have become acclimated to the school, and they talk of middle school as if it is years behind them. In ...
Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor
April 30, 2019 • No Comments
Sophomore Alana McBride has a patient. She has several, actually. She considers every person she comforts and delivers flowers to in her job at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus...
March 22, 2019
Students lead showcase to raise money for cancer research
March 15, 2019
Should we rethink the pink tax?
March 13, 2019
Karina Lazorchak and Annabel Phoel
June 4, 2019
As the school year wraps up, another tradition approaches for the school’s seniors— Senior Experience. Instead of going to class, students must complete 75 hours of work...
The importance of sustainability
May 20, 2019
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Applying to College Programs: How Can They Differ?
March 27, 2019