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...
Senior skip days might just be the greatest senior year tradition, but this year, our school’s senior class is off to a rocky start. Having three alleged skip days already this year, it is unclear how many “official” skip days seniors have attempted...
You’re cutting into your Thanksgiving dinner with your grandma’s old plastic cutlery when you hear your uncle start spewing political talking points left and right.The room goes silent, and you look at your cousins in defeated anticipation of...
Every Tuesday and Thursday during Patriot Period, students have lessons on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL helps to teach emotional intelligence—our ability to understand, control and express our emotions. In theory, the Tuesday lessons are...
Since last year, our school has had an “off-and-away” policy where students are not allowed to have their phones out during class. This falls in line with the Arlington Public Schools (APS) policy, which was introduced this year. However, things could...
The media cycle now is dominated by the federal election results. Due to its prevalence, it can feel as though Donald Trump and those elected to the House of Representatives and Senate are the only politicians worth your attention. However, local government...
When walking through the halls of our school, you don’t need to strain your ears to hear complaints. Students lament the crowded stairwells, glitching technology and the ever-variable building temperature. However, these sentiments come off as slightly...
On March 9, 2024, I took the SAT for the first time. Even though a majority of schools have gone test optional for current seniors who are applying, many juniors are still taking either the SAT or the American College Test (ACT). Submitting your test...
Have you recently been caught with your cup not matching your outfit? Two years ago, no one would’ve thought of this as an issue. Accessories used to be jewelry or purses, but recently, cups have become the new big thing. More specifically, Stanley...
If you go to Yorktown and are planning on receiving a higher education, I am sorry.The pressure piled on our school's students to go to the colleges with the lowest acceptance rates is overwhelming, to say the least. Advanced Placement (AP) classes...
Day after day, our school's students walk to school. Often, they walk straight past the beautiful garden beds that have been planted and cared for throughout the year. The Urban Agriculture club has been growing and taking care of gardens all around the...
In the first quarter of the school year, our school’s atmosphere is full of excitement and joy. Students are eager to reconnect with friends and get back into a consistent routine. When the second quarter begins, however, the school blues start to kick...
