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Drinking caffeine free tea is another effective method for reducing stress.

10 tips for stress management during COVID-19

Anna Lai, Design Editor September 15, 2020

Disclaimer: These tips should not be used in place of professional mental health advice, but please feel free to use them as supplemental information.    Taking care of your mental health is...

Meet the new principal: Mr. Antonio Hall

Meet the new principal: Mr. Antonio Hall

Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Managing Editor September 10, 2020

Due to Dr. Gregg Robertson’s retirement, the school is welcoming a new principal this year. Mr. Antonio Hall has 20 years of teaching experience, getting his Master of Arts Degree in Educational Supervision...

This is the schedule for virtual school. It will go into effect on September 8, when school begins.

Ten things you need to know about virtual learning

Julia Van Lare, Editor-in-chief September 3, 2020

As school begins in this unusual year, it’s understandable to be confused by how grading, assessments and schedules will work virtually. Never fear--here are ten things you need to know about virtual...

Dana Walkenhorst, at the time a senior, tours the “city museum” in St. Louis with a friend from New Orleans who was visiting. Walkenhorst and her younger brother lived with their grandpa in St. Louis for the first semester of Walkenhorst’s senior year.

Victims of Hurricane Katrina offer advice for dealing with COVID-19

Julia Van Lare, Editor-in-chief August 15, 2020

The closures caused by COVID-19 have left many students, especially seniors, blindsided by their loss of special events. Students have lost their prom, in-person graduation, spring dance and spring sports....

During this time at home due to the coronavirus, everyone needs some form of entertainment to keep their mind occupied. Many people turned to movies and television to curb their boredom.

People turn to art

Ariel Gill-Ehrenreich, Managing Editor July 3, 2020

When we think of who we should thank in times of hardship, the mind almost always immediately goes to first responders and people in the medical field. Of course, these people are the number one priority...

Students reflect on government response to COVID-19

Students reflect on government response to COVID-19

Karenna Keane, Social Media Editor July 1, 2020

Over the past few months, many have become accustomed to hearing daily reports of new measures taken, or not taken, by the government in reaction to COVID-19. These reports lead to a mixture of reactions...

Students who responded to a Google Survey recorded their stress levels on a scale from one to five. Juniors felt the most stress due to academic factors and seniors felt the least stress.

Gauging students’ emotions during the pandemic

Megan Goodell, Staff Reporter June 29, 2020

In just a few days, the world changed when the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States and no one knows when this will end and what the future will look like. Naturally this has caused fear,...

An Arlington family displays a yard sign to honor their senior. The plan to distribute the signs was devised by the administration after seeing the idea implemented for other schools in Arlington.

Faculty and students honor seniors

Julia Van Lare, Editor-in-chief June 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancelation of all in-person senior events this spring, including graduation, prom and senior experience. This loss has left many seniors disappointed and grieving....

COVID-19s impact on rising seniors

COVID-19’s impact on rising seniors

Anna Lai, Staff Reporter June 27, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many questions surrounding the college application process and what is in store for juniors. Students have been learning online for more than a month...

Freshman Carmen Bunker interviews Redskins coach Ron Rivera. Coach Rivera is one of three Latino head coaches in National Football League (NFL) history.

Interview with Redskins coach Ron Rivera

Carmen Bunker, Staff Reporter June 12, 2020

In the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears, with the 44th pick, selected Ron Rivera, All-American linebacker from the University of California. The following year under Head Coach Mike...

 A playground in Bluemont Park displays a sign closing it to the public. Arlington closed park facilities, including parks, playgrounds, fields, restrooms, tracks, dog parks and athletic courts, along with schools on March 23. Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order on Monday, March 30, making it a misdemeanor to congregate in groups of more than ten in both public and private areas, whether indoor or outdoor.

Students react to Arlington closures

Julia Van Lare, Managing Editor April 3, 2020

On March 23, Governor Ralph Northam announced that all Virginia schools will be closed for the duration of the academic year. This announcement was made as COVID-19 spreads around the country. As of April...

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