Linebacker Shaquem (Shaq) Griffin was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks as the 90th overall pick in the 2018 National Football League (NFL) draft. While this may seem insignificant to many, Griffin’s story is nothing short of incredible.Griffin was...

The United States and China have the two largest economies in the world. From the start, President Donald Trump has called out China for its unfair trading policies and has threatened to increase tariffs. The added tariffs between the countries does not...

On April 10, junior Aidan Henning, a Yorktown pitcher, threw a no-hitter against Herndon. A no-hitter is when a pitcher does not allow any hits against the opposing team but allows some players to get on base by walking them. However, it is not a perfect...

Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE) is a group that focuses on what sexual violence is and how to respond when the issue hits close to home. On Wednesday, March 21, the entire senior class went to the auditorium to listen to PAVE’s message....

Black Panther has been one of the most anticipated films of the year. It had high expectations, and so far, it has been living up to them, with its Rotten Tomatoes rating currently at 97 percent. There are many reasons why Black Panther is so hyped up,...

Recreational sports are a great way to spend time with friends and compete in a fun atmosphere. They can be a nice change from high school sports teams, where there is practice every day. However, house basketball in Arlington can also be very competitive...

For many, there are only a few days of the year that are better than Christmas. The presents, the long break from school and quality time with family all add to the magic of Christmas morning. Despite the hard work that parents put in to make Christmas...

Last year, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick shocked everybody by refusing to stand during the National Anthem. Kaepernick believed that it would be wrong of him to stand during the national anthem because he felt that African Americans...

What is one habit most bored students indulge in during the school day? The answer is lapping. Yes, lapping, the act of taking time off of class to stroll around the school. Is it technically allowed? No, not at all, but as the school days seem to be...

Sophomore Matias Dieguez is a member of the boys soccer junior varsity team, and is the athlete of the day. When Dieguez is not dominating the soccer field, he is balling out in Arlington’s recreational basketball league. Dieguez has been playing soccer...

Collect for Cures is a program that provides high school students with leadership and teamwork skills, but more importantly raises money for blood cancer research. This program is led by a group called Student Series, and their mission is to end leukemia...

Americans should not take the media for granted, especially now that Trump is in office. During his campaign and now his Presidency, Trump has attacked certain news stations, most specifically CNN, calling them distrustful and liars. Recently, Trump,...