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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...

This is the set of the musical

Anything Goes: What To Expect From The Spring Musical

Axel Blake, Reporter/Cartoonist March 25, 2025

In early April, our school is putting on a production of Anything Goes, a nautical comedy musical with love pentagons and enough costumes to fill a retail store. Despite being written in the mid-thirties, the jokes still stack up and are guaranteed to...

Welcome sign at Windy Run Trail

Spring Into Running With These Running Paths

Zoe Davis, Reporter February 26, 2025

If you claim to like running in Arlington, either you’re one of the two people on this earth who enjoy hilly runs, or you’re lying. Running here is terrible. It just is. Nothing is more humbling than finishing a 30 minute “easy” run and having...

Inside The Changing Field of College Applications

Inside The Changing Field of College Applications

Brendan Schmitt, Reporter February 26, 2025

Every year, students decide what classes they want to take for the coming year. Although most students go off of preference or future plans, college applications are always considered in some shape or form.The most recent data on admissions for the...

The Songwriting Club starting their meeting with a jam session.

Instruments and Innovation: A look into Yorktown’s Songwriting Club

Maggie Dickerson, Reporter February 26, 2025

You have probably heard of Taylor Swift or Bob Dylan, both lyrical geniuses that transformed the musical world. However, I’m guessing you don’t know the masterful composers of songs here at Yorktown. The songwriting club combines all the talent that...

Trampoline Parks And Salsa Classes: How To Do Valentine’s Day Right

Trampoline Parks And Salsa Classes: How To Do Valentine’s Day Right

Olivia Hays, Reporter February 10, 2025

Are you in need of ideas for spending your Valentine’s Day weekend? Whether you’re looking for an engaging excursion or a laid back stay-at-home itinerary, here are eight ideas for spending your ideal hallmark holiday with friends or a date.Trampoline...

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