On any normal March school day at 10 a.m., it would be unlikely to see any students on Greenbriar field, not even the bundled-up physical education students trudging around the track. However, March 14, 2018 was no regular school day. Today, students...

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...

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...

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...

While most adults begin their weekdays rushing out the door to their 9 to 5, coffee in hand, physics teacher Chris Kaldahl spent the past six years doing quite the opposite. Similar to many other teachers, Kaldahl had the opportunity to temporarily live...

Here at school, as well as across the nation, the modern-day political scene has been cause for much debate and action. The Young Democrats and Teenage Republicans clubs have arisen as prominent places for politically active students to share their views...

A teacher’s job is not easy. Keeping track of all of the curriculum that needs to be taught, papers that need to be given and books that need to be organized and handed out can be time consuming and stressful. But have no fear, administrative assistant...

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...

The “senior lot” has been highly disputed among students this year due to the parking issues. To park in the designated spaces in the lot, it is necessary to have a parking pass issued from the school. Due to limited parking around the school, kids...

To Shari Benites, Minority Achievement Coordinator and Director for the Center for Leadership and Public Service, being a teacher goes far beyond the classroom. In these positions she works with students to help them succeed and become leaders around...