Black Panther has been one of the most anticipated films of the year. It had high expectations, and so far, it has been living up to them, with its Rotten Tomatoes rating currently at 97 percent. There are many reasons why Black Panther is so hyped up,...

With the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang now complete, it is easy to become lost in the medal counts and overindulgent on YouTube reruns of the most memorable events. In today’s mass media culture, we lose sight of the fact that there is so much...

In the past four months, news headlines have been splattered with pictures of people from all walks of lives holding signs that say “Save TPS,” “Defend TPS” and “Protect TPS.” This three letter acronym stands for Temporary Protected Status,...

Since 1926, the month of February has been a time to celebrate and recognize the various achievements within the African American community. However, it was not until 1976 that the entire month of February was formally recognized as Black History Month....

The Arlington Public Schools (APS) policy through which every freshman receives an Apple MacBook Air has been in place for nearly four years now. The controversial decision to provide high schoolers with personal devices has stuck. While many people enjoy...

For nearly 100 years now, TIME Magazine has annually named an individual or group of individuals Person of the Year, recognizing the substantial impact they had on the media that year. This year’s edition, which was released in December, featured the...

With a new year comes new changes, and the school environment is no exception. Looking ahead to next year, life for the graduating class of 2022 may be different than what everyone is used to. As of last month, educators have been campaigning for students...

For the early-rising residents of Hawaii, the morning of January 13 was just another day in paradise. The sun had risen at 7:11 a.m., and locals and tourists alike were gearing up for another normal day. That all changed shortly after 8 a.m., when...

The morning of a possible snow day in Arlington County features a mix of exhilarated students and fretful parents running to check their computers and phones for the announcement that will either send them back to bed or outside to clean their cars. “Snow...

As the deadline approaches for Yorktown students to turn in their Course Request Forms (CRFs), many students may not have found a class that they will be happy in and passionate about, or may just have a free period that needs to be filled. Nevertheless,...

Our school has experienced many new changes this year. Along with all these changes, there are many new faces. With an ever-growing staff, Yorktown is so happy to introduce so many new members to the team. Meet three of the new staff members who share...

Everyday at school, students look forward to letting out their energy in physical education (PE) class. Of all the classes offered in high school, PE perhaps allows for the most freedom. Students are free to talk with friends and are often able to choose...