As social media has changed over the years, teenagers have been driven to various networking sites, where they can share their everyday lives with followers. From MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, new generations have always jumped on the latest...

Despite the image depicted in movies and television, the phenomenon of high school is not always what it may seem. Quite unlike the leisurely, free-spirited version of the teenage years portrayed in Hollywood, today’s teenagers are burdened with numerous...

Every year since 1994, the Arlington Sister City Association has run a high school student exchange to Aachen, Germany. In July, the American students embark on a life-changing journey that sees the formation of lifelong friendships for all participants....

When my mom first handed me a copy of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, I was anything but excited. I looked at the cover, flipped to the first page, read it and then put it down. The cover looked strange, the first page was boring and I had no interest in...

It’s a fact that Yorktown students are always looking to get involved, and lucky for them, there are tons of clubs to join. From collecting sports equipment for kids to building houses, there is definitely something for everyone. Not only are these...

Yorktown's Artist of the Month program will sadly no longer be continuing. However, it will be replaced by a new program called Senior Showcases. Each month a group of four or more seniors will get the opportunity to display pieces of their work in the...

Junior Minh Truong has a tremendous impact on everyone he meets. He is an avid member of Best Buddies and loves going to school here. When asked what his favorite parts about school are, his response was not surprising considering he loves spending time...

During the finale for season 20 of the Bachelor, Bachelor Nation was crushed to hear that Joelle Fletcher was sent home without a proposal from Ben Higgins. After Ben proclaimed his love for JoJo, he told her, “I found love with someone else more,”...

Taylor Swift is one of the most popular artists of our generation. Many argue that it is because of her voice, image and style. But maybe it is just because, somehow, everyone can find a song of hers they can relate to. Even teenagers who otherwise feel...

There are books I read all the time that I love, but sit on my dresser for weeks and never get picked back up. They hang out with the stray earrings and pennies, slowly gathering dust as they become centerpieces in my room instead of the stories I once...

If you’re looking for some place new to explore this summer, look no further. Located just off of Lee Highway in Fairfax, the newly renovated Mosaic District has a little bit of everything, from delicious food to fun activities. Switch up your typical...

Summer is rapidly approaching and if you are like me, you are probably scrambling to find a job, or really any way to make some extra cash. Just imagine how nice it would be to have an app where you could find jobs around your neighborhood simply by posting...