2016 was a year of significant discoveries, peaceful activism and technological advances, but, like every year, the world had its share of tragic events. Along with violent uprisings and numerous heartbreaking shootings, the world of sports and media...

From nightclub shootings in Orlando to the outbreak of the Zika Virus, it was a year filled with tragedies. Underneath all of the unhappiness and regret in 2016, there were some events that were able lift up people’s spirits around the world. However,...

In 2016, we lost many influential figures to our culture and society. It seems only right that we pay tribute to these important figureheads. Whether they altered our politics, captivated our media or gifted us with literary masterpieces, we all have...

On January 20, Donald Trump was  inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, ending Barack Obama’s eight year term. Although Trump officially took position as President, the strong disapproval of his candidacy did not stop. The inauguration...

On January 20th of 2009, over a million people huddled together in below freezing temperatures to witness the inauguration of the first African American president. His 2008 signature poster with the slogan “Change we can believe in” created a sea...

On a rainy afternoon in an empty cafeteria some of the bravest, most fervent and outspoken individuals discussed living in America while remaining undocumented.  Heavily influenced by the work and mission of the Dream Project, it was the fourth forum...

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) plays an important role in schools, and this year there is a new President, Kathy Mimberg. Prior to becoming the PTA President, Mimberg worked for a civil rights organization, where she worked in communication. Mimberg’s...

For Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and many others, growing up in Ghana was especially difficult. Yeboah was born with a severely deformed right leg. Traditionally, disabled children were left to die from exposure. Even if a child is able to avoid this fate, they...

Censorship in school newspapers may seem like a distant memory of court cases in the 1980s, but for many schools, including George Mason High School, fighting censorship is a part of their future. Many school newspapers across the country are censored,...

Every two minutes, a person in America is sexually assaulted, totalling to an annual average of 288,820 victims. Two thirds of minors who are sexually assaulted are between the ages of 12 and 17. With that being said, it is obvious that sexual assault...

Every fall, the students in the theatre lll and theatre lV classes have the opportunity to participate in a one-act show. They can choose either to be on the technical and set crew or as a part of the cast. This year, alum Bailey Nassetta directed 25...

What may seem like an expected way to be treated for some can be a constant fight for others. Safety is something that this school, along with many others, strive for. This year Yorktown is coming together to ensure a safe space for all. While walking...