On the evening of Oct 3, several hundred people gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States in peaceful protest against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. The event, called the Stop Kavanaugh Vigil, was one of over 200 organized...

There seems to be a misconception among many APS students that all high school internships are a grueling two-week period of running around an office making copies, doing coffee runs and taking notes during staff meanings. In many cases, that happens...

Bobbie Steinberg: After a fulfilling 23 years of being a Special Education Resource Teacher, Bobbie Steinberg is looking forward to a relaxing and family focused retirement. Steinberg works individually with students in addition to co-teaching freshman...

As the school year wraps up, Principal Bridget Loft’s successful first year comes to an end. Before coming here, Loft was principal of Swanson Middle School. Switching from middle school to high school is definitely challenging, but Loft has quickly...

In the District of Columbia (D.C.), a new law has been proposed to lower the voting age to 16 for both local and national elections. The law has the support of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the majority of the D.C. Council. Support for a law such as this has...

It has been 44 years since the Washington Capitals were established as a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). Throughout this time, the team had only ever made it to the Stanley Cup Finals once, only to be swept 4-0 by the Detroit Red Wings...

With two new members being added to the British royal family in less than a month, there is surely a great deal happening inside the world’s most esteemed household. From engagements to new babies, Kensington Palace has received a large amount of press...

In the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS), student activism has soared to new heights in hopes of bringing gun reform to schools and creating a safer environment. Nationwide walkouts on March 16 and April 20 proved that...

Some people leave an impact on others that cannot fully be described with words. It lies in their steadfast dedication to leaving the world a better place than they found it. It can be characterized by the hard work that they put into their work each...

On April 2, 2018, Oklahoma teachers left their homes in the early hours of Monday morning, just like normal. However, instead of heading to the classrooms, they took to the streets of Oklahoma City to protest the low pay they receive and the lack of funding...

In the aftermath of the shocking school shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) in Parkland, Florida on February 14, the solution to the issue of gun violence in the United States has never seemed further away. In spite...

Picture a group of incredible young people dedicated to promoting a world of inclusion and respect, dancing the night away and having a great time with their Best Buddies. That, in a nutshell, is Best Buddies Prom. This annual event hosted by Best Buddies...