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Students huddle around a computer screen to get their horror fix before Halloween. Teenagers have long been a key demographic of horror movie watchers.

Movies for this Halloween: Shrieks, slow burns, or schlock

Hannah Rosman, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2018

As Halloween draws near, it is time to get in the mood with some tricks and treats in the form of classic horror movies. Horror is a very versatile genre, encompassing everything from ridiculous horror...

Junior Maddie Sims waits for a school laptop to restart. Earlier in the school year, the computers would frequently reboot themselves before the problem was fixed by APS.

Turn it off and on again

Abigail Presson, Managing Editor October 16, 2018

Students at the school have been vocal about the problems they face with their county-issued computers. While Arlington Public Schools (APS) administrators and staff have been working to find solutions,...

Juniors register for this year’s IB exam. Students who want a full IB diploma must take an IB exam this year.

IB Ready?

Anika Bahl, News Editor October 16, 2018

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which was added to the school’s diploma options in 1996, has become a key facet in the lives of juniors and seniors. In order to be receive an IB Diploma...

One of the many birds, KJ loves to hold hands with students.

Things get wild in Animal Sciences

Kate Ford, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

As Arlington Public Schools (APS) changes and expands, more opportunities are coming. One of these opportunities comes in the form of a bird named KJ, who can say hello and goodbye, and even shake your...

Sophomore Paige Dillon reads the University of Chicago’s pamphlet. Visiting colleges often provide information in these pamphlets, such as financial aid programs and graduation rates.

Students attend in-school visits from universities

Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor October 12, 2018

As the school year begins and upperclassmen prepare to apply to college, many universities are traveling to the school to help with the decision. The presentations they offer include information about...

For 50 years 1426 N Quincy Street has been an office building. By 2021 it will be a part of Washington-Lee High School.

A welcome ed-dition

Hannah Rosman, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2018

The Arlington Public School (APS) Board adopted a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in June, which included a project to renovate the Education Center on Quincy Street to become part of the school, adding...

Seniors and club members (Left to right) Liam O’casey, Wyatt Biddle, Colin Harrison, Peter Jude Bardo, Joe Main, Roman Dangel, and Zach Meiners prepare for a friday afternoon of flag football, sporting their new club shirts.

Friday at Flag

Liam Holland, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

When class of 2017 alumni James Bardo was a freshman in 2013 he had an idea to start a club. This club would be an alternative to traditional tackle football, hoping to attract a wider audience of students...

The Lee portion of the schools name is on full display in the front of the building. The School Board committed in June to renaming the school by fall of 2019.

Students sue School Board over lack of transparency

Julia Van Lare, Lifestyles Editor September 18, 2018

Three Washington-Lee students have filed suit against the school board after it committed to changing the school’s name on June 7, citing a lack of transparency and communication with the community as...

Hannah Rosman is the Editor-in-Chief of the Crossed Sabres Newspaper. This is her fourth year at the school and her fourth year on the newspaper.

Words of wisdom

Hannah Rosman, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

Go For It Dear Freshmen, Welcome and congratulations on getting through middle school! Regardless of your experiences during the past three years, things only get better from here. During high school,...

Juniors Julia Timpane and Angelo Lepore and senior Matthew Hopper sign postcards for the incoming freshmen. Every year the mentors mail out a card with a short letter about the Connect Mentors Program for each freshman.

Helping freshmen connect the dots

Holland Forsythe, Opinion Editor September 17, 2018

With every new school year comes an inexperienced clan of anxious freshmen. However, there are resources avaliable to help them adjust. The Connect Mentors program aims to assist freshmen throughout their...

Crazy Rich Asians is the first major film to feature an all Asian cast since The Joy Luck Club premiered in 1993. Crazy Rich Asians had a hit opening weekend, making back its $30 million  budget.

Should representation be that crazy?

Anika Bahl, News Editor September 17, 2018

2018 has marked the release of some of the most inclusive movies that Hollywood has seen in a long time. While Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther presented an underrepresented black audience with the first-ever...

New school year brings new teachers

New school year brings new teachers

Liam Holland, Sports Editor September 4, 2018

As the school welcomes the incoming freshman class to the school this September, new teachers also arrive. These teachers have left their previous positions to become generals and are excited to become...

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