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Battle Of The Beaches: East Coast Edition

Battle Of The Beaches: East Coast Edition

Emily Miller, Reporter June 11, 2025

With the sunny days of summer fast approaching, many students sit in class dreaming of sandy beaches and crashing waves. A beach vacation is the perfect way to relax after months of hard work. Lucky for us, the East Coast is full of options. From Cape...

Collective playing at The Bullpen

Double Duty: Parents In A Band

Maggie Dickerson, Reporter June 2, 2025

In media and television, parents are rarely depicted as “cool,” but this shouldn’t influence our view of them. Two years ago, I asked my friend about her parent’s jobs in small talk. I was expecting the answer that fit most adults in Arlington:...

This is ice cream from Nicecream

Best Spots For A Summer Treat

Bridget Lohmeyer, Reporter June 2, 2025

As the temperature is going up, so is the desire for ice cream. But where are the best spots to enjoy a sweet summer treat? There's a huge variety of unique ice cream spots around Arlington, sometimes making it hard to choose. However, there is no need...

Clear Eyes, Full Carts, Can't Lose: The Top Grocery Stores In Our Area

Clear Eyes, Full Carts, Can’t Lose: The Top Grocery Stores In Our Area

Zoe Davis, Head Editor May 30, 2025

Grocery shopping might be a necessity, but it is also so much more. Nowhere else can you see that one person you were friends with four years ago and wave awkwardly at them. It’s the only place you’ll ever run into your teacher and your grandmother’s...

Overlook of Great Falls Park.

Parks In Peril: Standing Up For Protected Lands

Maren Leonard, Reporter April 22, 2025

Virginia is for lovers. That’s our state slogan and an apt one at that. The land has so much to offer and appreciate, including striking mountains, beaches and lush forests. These natural spaces provide a perfect medium for hiking, picnics, adventuring...

This is a wall filled with movie posters made by Ms. Sadauskas’s film class.

A Look Into The Arlington Student Film Festival

Sofia Spungardi, Reporter April 11, 2025

There’s no doubt that the students at our school are creative. Some of the most creative, however, have chosen to blend pictures and the written word via short films. The time and effort put into these films–every script written and every shot taken–deserve...

How To Save Our Furry Friends In Arlington

How To Save Our Furry Friends In Arlington

Sofia Spungardi, Reporter April 11, 2025

It’s no surprise that dogs have been called man’s best friend. They come in wide varieties of colors, sizes, and temperaments so anyone can find their perfect pup. Plus, they’re simply adorable. From the largest Great Dane to the smallest Pomeranian,...

One of our AP Research classrooms.

Understanding AP Capstone: A New Era Of Student Research

Hewitt Ebert, Reporter April 11, 2025

AP Capstone is a program that was first introduced to our school in the 2023-2024 school year. It is a two year program where you learn to develop skills such as critical thinking, research and communication. The reward for taking AP Seminar and AP Research...

View of the Capitol building in DC.

Are Democrats Failing With Young Voters?

Zoe Davis, Reporter April 11, 2025

The United States is living in an unprecedented time. The Trump presidency has brought tumultuous change and outrage as people lose their jobs, executive power grows and some leaders are facing allegations of lacking accountability. Democrats all over...

The D.C. Cherry Blossoms: Are They Worth The Hype?

The D.C. Cherry Blossoms: Are They Worth The Hype?

Josh Bodenstein, ITC April 11, 2025

The sun is shining brightly, the air is crisp, and a pink and white sea of blossoms sway gently in the breeze. Spring has arrived in the D.C. area, and with it, the annual blooming of the cherry blossoms—a sight attracting thousands of visitors yearly....

Many stores both in our community and across the country give out birthday benefits to rewards members.

Best Birthday Freebies

Emily Miller, Reporter March 25, 2025

The moment your eyes blink open on the morning of your birthday, a grin instantly spreads across your face. You’ve been waiting for ages for what is arguably the best day of the year. Your parents can’t force you to do chores, your friends shower...

How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching

How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching

Sameer Jones, Reporter March 25, 2025

At our school, we are lucky to be surrounded by a number of great teachers, spanning across many different subjects. Teaching is a very difficult, yet, as many teachers feel, rewarding job that allows them to see progress in their students. A number of...

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