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Brill and her grandmother cook Shabbat dinner via Zoom. They prepared dishes from all over the world, from Vietnemese spring rolls to fish cakes.

Making meals and memories

Julia Van Lare, Editor-in-chief May 26, 2021

It is Friday — Shabbat dinner for senior Rachel Brill and her family -- a meal where the family will eat together to celebrate the Jewish day of rest. Brill grabs a blue checkered apron, pans from her...

First in the family

First in the family

Anna Lai, Staff reporter May 25, 2021

Test-optional policies, additional essays and navigating the sea of college admissions through a screen were all factors that  made the application cycle for the class of 2021 an unmatched experience....

A timeline of the senior assassins competition.

Senior Assassins 2021: Eliminating the competition

Andrew Kerley, Staff reporter May 25, 2021

At the end of high school, after all of the hard work, students may find themselves participating in a large, celebratory game. Every year, seniors get together and organize an event known as “Senior...

New Cigna phone line provides mental health support to APS students

New Cigna phone line provides mental health support to APS students

Ella Cohen, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

“Thank you for calling the Cigna Support Line,” the automated voice says  as a student calls the APS Student Support Line in search of mental health resources. “If you are currently experiencing...

Mental health matters: Mental health days should count as excused absences

Mental health matters: Mental health days should count as excused absences

Anna Lai, Design Editor May 14, 2021

It is no secret that the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. Humans are social creatures, and while staying home and social distancing is the safest option, it does not always fare...

Your Guide to Which Face Masks to Wear

Your Guide to Which Face Masks to Wear

Erin Wills, Staff Reporter May 13, 2021

12 months ago you were lucky to find a mask, much less have the opportunity to select out of a variety. However, the world has changed very quickly and supply has met demand. We now have the opportunity...

Despite criticism, The Promised Neverland season two proves to be a captivating watch

Despite criticism, “The Promised Neverland” season two proves to be a captivating watch

Grace Joseffer, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021

“The Promised Neverland” is a horror anime that currently has a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The first season of the anime was released in 2019 and the second season was just fully released....

The lead characters meet each other for the first time during the show. The virtual play can be found on the schools homepage.

“Check Please” checks out

Jude Heatley, Staff Reporter April 29, 2021

The W-L Theatre Department’s play, “Check Please,” aired on March 20 over Zoom with more than  120 people in attendance. This was the first play of the school year. Luckily, if you happened to miss...

Virginia makes the right choice in ending the death penalty

Virginia makes the right choice in ending the death penalty

Jude Heatley, Staff Reporter April 28, 2021

With the passing of new legislation, Virginia has become the 23rd state and the first southern state in the nation to abolish the death penalty. The law was recently passed in both the Virginia House and...

Alice In Borderland: How a manga adaptation is done right

Alice In Borderland: How a manga adaptation is done right

Sahara Sania, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

The Netflix Original series “Alice in Borderland” is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga by author and illustrator Hara Aso. The manga was first published in 2010 and ended in 2011. The series...

The Academy Award-nominated Minari is a moving, superbly acted drama

The Academy Award-nominated “Minari” is a moving, superbly acted drama

Benji Thernstrom, Staff Reporter April 20, 2021

Lee Isacc Chung's "Minari'' was first released at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020, and immediately received critical acclaim and won several festival awards. It was released on streaming...

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