As a young child, the last day of school was always filled with tearful goodbyes and dramatic exits. Naturally, one would think that the last day of high school would be even more extravagant, given that the courses are a lot more intense. But there’s...
Most teenagers now hold a semi-traumatic childhood memory of being doused with ice water in service of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) awareness. That 2014 ice bucket challenge has resurfaced in 2025, started by the University of South Carolina. This...
You open Instagram to like your friend’s post and the first thing you see is another devastating news story. You feel sad for a moment, but then accidentally refresh and see an adorable video of a puppy. You’re unable to process the terrible thing...
When taking a look at Disney’s latest films, it doesn’t take a magic mirror to notice the disappointing turn Disney has taken. After a series of too many prequels, sequels and live action adaptations, Disney’s creative direction has taken a nosedive.Disney...
Does listening to music help you study better? It depends on the person. As someone who hates studying or doing work in silence, I have to listen to music while studying. I sit down, and right away put my headphones in. I feel that I can focus better,...
There is an attendance issue with upperclassmen and it is getting worse as the year goes on. Senior skip days are technically not allowed but the school is pretty lenient when there are one or two. Recently students have started taking advantage of this...
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...
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...
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....
