More than one quarter of Arlington’s residents use public transportation daily, yet very few students attending Yorktown do. It is absurd that our school’s students fail to utilize our local public transportation system. We are wasting a valuable...

Since 2004, Arlington County’s logo has been the front of the Arlington House, once Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s home. Our county recently selected a new image to replace the problematic logo, a change that was much needed and long overdue....

The holiday season in Arlington is officially here, marked by the typical frigid and rainy weather that leaves us anticipating a flurry of snow. Whether you have been blasting Christmas music since June or trying to avoid it until Thanksgiving, decorations...

Each winter, students are faced with the daunting task of filling out their Course Request Form (CRF). Advanced Placement (AP) classes crowd the sheet, pushing students to take more and more of these “rigorous, college-level” courses, as defined by...

With numerous schools in the surrounding counties closing due to snow, one would think that the Superintendent Executive Leadership team would be proactive in regarding and remedying the situation in Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s absence. However,...

The swim unit is dreaded by most students that partake in it. From getting your hair soaking wet to smelling like chlorine, it is a hassle. Additionally, wearing a bathing suit is something that makes many students feel uncomfortable. Although swimming...

As a fellow hockey player, I agree with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Department of Player Safety’s (DOPS) decision to suspend Washington Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson for his hit on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist, 20 games is far too...

Bird Scooters have taken over Arlington. Bird is a new company that offers dockless electric scooters available to anyone who downloads the Bird app. These scooters provide an easy, environmentally friendly way for you to make your commutes or travel...

Arlington is filled with a plethora of delicious food choices. From classier sit-down restaurants to quick and easy take-out options, all kinds of foodies will find satisfaction within Arlington's eatery repertoire. However, a majority of these restaurants...

A recent addition to the school’s standards has impacted the routines of numerous clubs. The administration has announced that club meetings will no longer be allowed to occur during Patriot Period. This has caused some frustration with club members...

Arlington was called “the best place to live in America” by the Washington Post. In order to choose the best city, amenities, crime rates and quality of schools are put under a magnifying glass. In Arlington, there are many places to eat and a large...