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Walkout leaders stand in front of a crowd in protest of sexual assault in Arlington Public Schools. The walkout took place on October 22 this school year.

Closer to change

Cassie Kavanagh, Social Media Editor January 25, 2022

Amongst all places, school is where most parents expect their children to feel safe. However, this is not always the case due to what many view as the underlying problem of sexual assault and harassment...

Photo of the October walkout at the school

APS handling sexual harassment

Kate Wilcox, Design Editor January 24, 2022

Sexual assault and harassment cases in school have been a topic of great debate around the county and country. Recently, students at various Arlington Public Schools (APS) locations have staged walkouts...

Arlington teens, members of the Bnai Brith Youth Organization

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

Luca Ortega, Staff reporter January 24, 2022

The B'nai B'rith (meaning “Children of the Covenant”) youth organization is a very prominent and established jewish group in the United States with nearly 40,000 members nationwide. In the east, the...

Fashion Footprint

Fashion Footprint

Jane Mcdonald, Staff reporter January 22, 2022

The ideology of how we dress can seem most pressing to our minds. Many students  opt for sweatpants and a hoodie most days for school, but what about on social media? Social media’s style is forever...

Seniors On the Common App

Seniors On the Common App

Sahara Sania, Staff reporter January 22, 2022

The college application process can seem like a daunting task. For students without any siblings or parents who are familiar with the process, it can be even more intimidating. A good way to stay ahead...

Dune teaser poster

Cult classic to blockbuster: “Dune” Review

Benji Thernstrom, Staff reporter January 22, 2022

Frank Herbert's 1965 novel “Dune” is one of the most popular and influential science fiction stories of all time, so it's a bit surprising that no successful adaptations of it were made for 45 years....

County board election results, data via Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia 2021 – November Election

Aaron Lopez, Staff reporter January 18, 2022

The November 2nd general election shocked many viewers across America. In the gubernatorial election, where former Governor Terry McAullife faced off against Glenn Youngkin the Republican Party unexpectedly...

Gautam Maliks stock at his store

Students, stocks, and sneakers

Kayla Combs, Staff Manager January 18, 2022

Ice cream scoopers and cash register employees are what many think of when the topic of student jobs is brought up. However, these days some students have been getting more bang for their buck online....

Introducing: the crossed sabres suggestions page!

Introducing: the crossed sabres suggestions page!

January 13, 2022

The Crossed Sabres publication has a new page on it's website! Readers will now be able to submit their comments to the staff, whether it be suggestions, story ideas, etc. See the link to the suggestions...

Wes Andersons latest film has gathered great critical acclaim, though I found it disorienting.

The French Disappointment: A review of Anderson’s latest film

Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2021

Sometimes you watch a movie and you do not want it to end. The French Dispatch was personally not one of those.  Wes Anderson’s latest film is told in vignettes, each representing a different article...

Dancers gather at Washington-Liberty

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month

Melanie Vela and Ellen Valencia November 30, 2021

Salsa music, reggaeton, pupusas, arepas and more; all belong to the cultures that are celebrated between September 15 and October 15. This is Hispanic Latinx Heritage month, where the United States celebrates...

Sophia Bailey on her third trip to the store for the Teens Leading Change menstrual products drive, all products purchased with monetary donations to the drive.

Working for a cause not left on pause

Julia Troppe, Staff reporter November 28, 2021

 Over the summer, junior Maggie Macmullen started volunteering with Letters for Rose, an organization dedicated to sending letters to nursing home residents to help them feel less alone as visitors, even...

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