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Senior Alana McBride laughs with her brother, Nathan. McBride has helped Nathan with school assignments such as essay writing.

Students spend time with younger siblings during COVID-19 pandemic

Benji Thernstrom, Staff Reporter February 17, 2021

If there's a silver lining to COVID-19, it is that the lockdown has resulted in most people spending more time with their families, after not being able to travel outside of the house and having to share...

Growth and change in the Girl Scouts

Growth and change in the Girl Scouts

Kayla Combs, Staff Reporter February 16, 2021

Why are more kids joining Girl Scouts this year?  Simple, because most sports and after school activities are no longer available. Many kids are stuck at home looking for new and safe activities to...

A Swiss Cheese plant sits in Merrifield Garden center. This plant is liked by many, similar to gold rush on Taylor Swifts latest album evermore.

Taylor Swift’s “evermore,” but greener

Cassie Kavanagh, Staff Reporter February 15, 2021

Taylor Swift’s surprise album, “evermore,” a sister album to her previous “folklore,” is absolutely riveting. As a long-time Swiftie, I have been listening to Taylor for many years and this album...

Why are holidays so commercialized?

Why are holidays so commercialized?

Jude Heatley, Staff Reporter February 13, 2021

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important for us to reflect how, largely, holidays have become a staple of commercial American culture. Leading up to any major holiday, you can expect stores to...

Arlington Public School (APS) teachers and staff wait to be vaccinated. On Saturday, January 16 and Monday, January 18, an initial group of APS staff were vaccinated as part of the 1B stage of federal vaccine rollout.

APS staff receive COVID-19 vaccination

Julia Van Lare, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2021

On January 16 and 18, some Arlington Public Schools (APS) staff members were vaccinated against COVID-19. Though they have received the first dose and staff members have been able schedule an appointment...

The National Guard watches over President Bidens inauguration. The event was monitored by over 20,000 National Guard members and only a limited number of people were able to attend.

W-L students discuss Biden presidency

Erin Wills, Staff Reporter February 10, 2021

In modern times the inauguration of a president is a grand affair. This is vastly different  from the first inaugurations, which were small and short events attended by very few people. So, why is there...

Club plans school Victory Garden

Club plans school Victory Garden

Kayla Combs, Staff Reporter January 27, 2021

In September of 2020, sophomore Teo Huson set out to create a club that would give back to the community; more specifically, a club that could help end the growing food shortage in America. Now, with the...

The Senate should vote to convict former President Donald Trump

The Senate should vote to convict former President Donald Trump

Kate Wilcox, Staff Reporter January 20, 2021

On January 6, 2021, hundreds of supporters of former President Donald Trump pushed past security checkpoints and physical barriers to illegally enter the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from...

Turning a new leaf with greenery

Turning a new leaf with greenery

Cassie Kavanagh, Staff Reporter January 14, 2021

Blank, desolate walls. Dusty shelves. Lifeless spaces. Boring rooms. All of this is what quarantine has left many isolated in, yet there is one leafy item that can help change this -- plants!  In quarantine,...

COVID-19 changes the movie industry

COVID-19 changes the movie industry

Benji Thernstrom, Staff Reporter January 13, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, movies are being released exclusively on streaming services instead of in theaters more than ever. Disney, the most successful film studio at the moment, has already released...

Online school is filled with benefits

Online school is filled with benefits

Carmen Bunker, Business Editor January 12, 2021

Pressing the “join” button on a Microsoft Teams meeting is the new way of attending class for students. Many shine a harsh light on online learning, which was established due to COVID-19. Virtual school...

The downsides of virtual schooling

The downsides of virtual schooling

Sahara Sania, Staff Reporter January 12, 2021

During the era of online schooling, students are often faced with the consequences that come with sitting for an extended period of time staring at a screen. There is a variety of mental as well as physical...

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