It is hard to accept that a high school friendship may not last. But the bonds members form in youth groups such as Young Life or the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO), are lifelong. If teens took advantage of youth groups, they could form relationships that could last a lifetme.Continue Reading
Though Jews only make up a small percentage of the Fairfax County community, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) tends to overlook the celebration of major Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah (High Holy Days). Winter break, otherwise known as “Christmas break,” has brought to my attention thatContinue Reading
Apple’s new iOS Screen Time feature allows users to track phone usage and set limits, which leads to an increase in awareness and improved productivity among students. Screen Time allows Apple users to see their phone usage based on productivity, social networking, entertainment, games and creativity. The feature also providesContinue Reading
The slow process to fix items around the school seems to be a common complaint, but students actually reporting maintenance issues is a rarity, and so they resort to just sticking signs on broken lights or toilets. Principal Jeff Litz said that as a result of the economy crash inContinue Reading
Music plays a significant role in teens’ lives, and as a generation born into technology, music platforms are continually evolving. Apple Music and Spotify often go head-to-head to claim a title as the top music streamer. With over 99 million people streaming through Spotify compared to Apple Music’s 50 millionContinue Reading
Litz: providing free planners to student body ‘cost prohibitive’ This year, Marshall will no longer provide complimentary agendas or lockers for sophomores and upperclassmen. With the increase in student population, the overall cost of agendas rose to approximately 12,000 dollars, making buying agendas for everyone cost-prohibitive. Students from grades 10Continue Reading
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, a mandatory core component of the International Baccalaureate Program, is now limited to an in-school course, with the exception of those enrolled in select classes. The after-school TOK class seems to be the source of stress, schedule conflicts and limited program budgeting. Students enrolled inContinue Reading
When senior Regina Guerrero-Perez shares the story of her journey from Mexico to the United States, the reason for her success in her artistic pursuits becomes clear. Overcoming the difficulties and hardships she endured during the immigration process made art the primary focus of her ambitions for her future. TheContinue Reading
Senior Diego Haldeman shaved his head last weekend to promote cancer awareness and send the message that there are always ways of giving back to your community. “Most people know someone who is or has battled with cancer, and if everyone chipped in a few dollars or helped raise awareness,Continue Reading
Senior Andrew Chin practices his violin prior to the orchestra’s assessment concerts. Chin said he transferred for the IB program and the orchestra ensemble. The renowned International Baccalaureate program attracts students from all over Fairfax County, but as the district population increases, Fairfax County has decided to discontinue the transferContinue Reading