Every day at school, we have three 90 minute periods and one 49 minute period. Many teachers and students feel that halfway through a 90 minute block, it’s time to move on to another subject. The truth is that it is challenging to focus for such a long...
Youth sports have long been a cherished part of American culture, providing children with opportunities for growth and teamwork. In Arlington, like many communities, the local fields are bustling with eager young athletes. Amid all the excitement and...
The recent executive orders passed by President Donald Trump have been shocking to many. His plans range from increasing tariffs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Notable among the influx of orders was his elimination of the federal...
As we approach the end of the 3rd quarter, we begin to shift focus towards the next school year. A lot of stress and pressure surrounds this time of year. Students are concerned with AP classes, raising their GPAs and selecting courses for the coming...
Our school has a problem. Almost everyone is part of at least one club, however, hardly anyone actually participates in them.It’s understandable to want to join as many clubs as humanly possible so that your college application stands out among...
Come summer break, many high school students are unsure of how to fill so much time on their hands. You just finished finals, maybe some AP exams, it’s the start of the summer and you finally have the opportunity to catch up on all the sleep you lost....
It’s 2025, a year marked by uncertainty. Many people are worried about what this year will bring and how it will affect their futures. One thing remains in our control, however, and that’s deciding what we’re leaving in 2024 and what we want to...
The age-old debate for high school students. Choosing between the SAT and the ACT is like trying to decide whether you want pizza or pasta. Both are delicious of course, but one might have a little extra something that makes it stand out to you. The ACT...
Seniors work tirelessly throughout the summer and fall writing essays for their top college choices. Some brave the process alone or choose to hire tutors, while others use their parents to produce quality pieces of writing describing their background,...
Our school has focused on enforcing new attendance and phone policies these past two years. Every morning, students can now only enter through two doors of our school after 7:50 am. Entering through the cafeteria and side doors is no longer allowed. You...
With how disjointed the student body is, it can be difficult to reach everyone, let alone appeal to them. Different forms of communication appeal to different people, so it’s important that you go through multiple routes.Club leaders, administrators,...
There are many successful small businesses in our area that are pioneered and led by women in our community. Female business owners have worked hard to both start off on their own and to carry on their family legacies.Grace Abi-Najm Shea of Arlington’s...
