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Behind the shadows: a social media horror story

Behind the shadows: a social media horror story

Janhvi Spahr, Copy Editor November 13, 2021

My generation really doesn't know a life without technology. All it takes is the press of a few keys and the world is at your fingertips. Social media has grown exponentially in the past two decades. Facebook...

The ins and outs of vegetarianism

The ins and outs of vegetarianism

Karenna Keane, Managing Editor November 12, 2021

Arlington Tech sophomore and member of the school’s track team, Cheyenne Klapper, sits at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington. Around her, what look to be hamburgers, cheesy nachos and chicken stir fry...

Students enter covid testing station outside the theater

COVID testing helps make a safer school

Benji Thernstrom, Staff reporter November 11, 2021

One of the many things the school has been doing this year is providing COVID-19 nasal swab testing for anyone who wants it. If you're worried you might be sick, the testing site is located in the auditorium.  "Usually...

Five clubs to consider joining

Five clubs to consider joining

Drake Williams, Aaron Rafael Zevin-Lopez, Staff reporter November 11, 2021

The sheer number of clubs at the school can be overwhelming for some people. There are more than one hundred of them! It can also be confusing for many people to find out when clubs run or if they even...

School dance style

School dance style

Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

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Senior Thomas Ackleson acts to attack cancer early

Senior Thomas Ackleson acts to attack cancer early

Jude Heatley, Business Editor November 9, 2021

Over the summer, W-L senior Thomas Ackleson spent his time in a rather unusual way for a high schooler. While others were going on vacation and working summer jobs, Ackleson was working on impressive Artificial...

Temuulen Saikhanjavkahaa sports a new outfit. Their style has changed drastically throughout the pandemic.

The pandemic’s impact on style

Naima Tinsley, Staff reporter November 8, 2021

They are standing face-to-face, registering each opponent’s final move. This lengthy battle has now come to an end with a stand-off between “Emo,” “VCSO” and “Indie.” Which one will survive...

In the past year thousands of Afghan refugees have entered the United States.

Lending a hand

Cassie Kavanagh, Social Media Editor November 8, 2021

“Refugees are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, with the same hopes and ambitions as us -- except that a twist of fate has bound their lives to a global refugee crisis on an unprecedented...

Returning to school has been a huge adjustment for many students

Adjusting to in-person learning

Sahara Sania, Staff reporter November 8, 2021

For many students, returning back to school has been a large adjustment after a full year of virtual learning. Some found that they prefer the comfort of their own home in comparison to school while others...

Students at our school hide during an active shooter threat

School shootings in America

Kate Wilcox, Managing Editor November 8, 2021

On October 6, 2021, our school experienced a lockdown due to an anonymous call to the front office that there was a shooter in the building. The school acted quickly and students were either sheltered...

Oreo Haunted Mansion

10 Spooktacular Halloween DIY’s

Grace Joseffer, Copy Editor November 3, 2021

[slideshow_deploy id='9409'] There is a feeling of excitement and anxiousness in the air as the chilling holiday approaches. Fun costumes, neighbors with fantastic decorations, and inventive costumes...

Mr. Folb is new at our school. He previously taught at New Directions.

Teaching a new direction

Cassie Kavanagh, Social Media Editor October 24, 2021

Calculators, spiral notebooks, pencils and erasers surround Mr. Joshua Folb as he sets up his new classroom at W-L. For the past 13 years, he has taught alternative education for Arlington Public Schools...

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