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Mr. Jacobs teaches A.M. AP US History. Students arrive at 7:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 8:12 a.m. for their regular classes.

Hit snooze, it’s healthier: The controversy over AM classes

Alice Bell, Features Editor April 27, 2016

The majority of students’ days extend from 8:19 a.m. to 3:01 p.m. However, four classes, known as A.M. classes, meet beginning at 7:30 a.m., and allow their students out a full period early every other...

Freshman Lea Edgar looks at a Disciples of Christ club poster

God’s not dead. Or is He?

Hannah Rosman, Staff Reporter April 27, 2016

A sequel to the 2014 film God's Not Dead has aired a sequel. God's Not Dead 2 came to theaters on April 1. The earlier movie invoked a lot of controversy because of its anti-Islam, anti-Atheist and very...

Ellie McGinn at age two.

Go race for Ellie tomorrow

Hannah Rosman, Staff Reporter April 22, 2016

Each year, English teacher Katrina Reed's husband, Joe Reed plans a 5K to help raise funds for Ellie McGinn, a student in his class, who suffers from leukodystrophy, an exceptionally rare and sadly terminal...

Signature in the Schools 295N tackles a prominent issue

Signature in the Schools “295N” tackles a prominent issue

Jasmine Ben Hamed April 14, 2016

Signature in the Schools, put on by the Signature Theatre in Shirlington has been a student production based in Arlington for years. This year's production held on March 7, called 295N, tackled the widespread...

Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally in Portland, Oregon, on March 25. During his speech, a bird landed on the podium during his speech and resulted in popular usage of the punny nickname Birdie Sanders.

Thirty-six states and counting

Alice Bell, Features Editor April 14, 2016

In three short months, Americans will know the final contestants on the great modern game show of who will become the next president of the United States. However, each party uses a slightly different...

Brussels bombing hits close to home

Brussels bombing hits close to home

Will LeHardy, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

Sophomore Christopher-Thomas Cordero was supposed to spend his spring break on a leisurely trip in Brussels, Belgium, returning to the United States at the end of the week. These plans fell through, however,...

LGBT supporters celebrate the Obergefell vs Hodges Supreme Court ruling that made gay marriage legal last June, but not much progress for LGBT rights has been made since then.

Religious freedom laws spark outrage

Alice Naland, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2016

Last June, the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of gay marriage across the nation. The landmark case, Obergefell v. Hodges, was a breakthrough for the LGBT community. Since then,...

One of the many Batman v Superman promotional posters.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits the box office, not our hearts

Hannah Rosman, Staff Reporter April 11, 2016

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, an American superhero film featuring the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman, came to theaters on March 25. It is a sequel to 2013's Man of Steel which, like the...

Students performing in the recent assemblies have sported the Avvo t-shirts during dances. The t-shirts each have personalized designs and are made unique for the individual who buys one.

Business as usual

Marisa Sydnor, Staff Reporter March 28, 2016

While some students start clubs, others start businesses. Senior Dylan Cunningham and sophomore Rose Kula-McGough came together and founded Avo, an organization that makes and sells hand-crafted, made...

Girls Bowling members pose for a picture after regular season victory.

House Basketball: Spotlight on team “Girl Bowling”

Callie Randall, Lifestyles Editor March 28, 2016

Sponsored by the Arlington County Parks and Recreation Organization, house basketball is a youth league sports program offered to students in third through twelfth grades. The season starts around early...

College Tour De Force

Alice Naland, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2016

        Spring is right around the corner, which means high school students across the nation must say goodbye to snow days and hello to college visits. While taking standardized tests, gathering letters...

Reign of terror wreaks havoc on the world

Reign of terror wreaks havoc on the world

Olivia Sklenka, Staff Writer March 28, 2016

Terrorism has been present throughout history, and it has become the biggest threat toward the safety of Americans. Growing up in a military family, I may be more bias on the issues surrounding terrorism,...

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