This is for the people who want to be angry that they dished out an exorbitant amount of money to see only half of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, but have no one to blame but themselves. And the worst part is, it’s not even like you can say that you knowContinue Reading
“Well-rounded” seems to be the new buzzword for college recruiters and school counselors alike. But how does that translate into this hyper-competitive age of academics? With the quantity and variety of tasks needed to buff up your college resume, multi-tasking has become a necessity. Since the 1970s, the number ofContinue Reading
It was a dark and stormy night… When the death of an eccentric millionaire leaves behind a hefty will and a coveted necklace with Hope-Diamond-esque mystique, distant relatives gather like hungry vultures. So what happens when tumultuous weather leaves them trapped overnight in a (possibly haunted) mansion? Add an escaped serialContinue Reading
Three years later, here we are. Construction has finally (mostly) come to a close, leaving us with a gleaming new school and our largest student body to date. Similarly, Rank & File finally has everything we need to succeed in today’s modern media setting. Now that we have the resources,Continue Reading
It’s not every day that our school gets a new principal. Near the end of last school year, principal Jay Pearson announced his decision to become executive principal at the regional level. Immediately following this decision, the selection process for the new principal began. Rank & File has been coveringContinue Reading
Just months after being awarded the 2014 title of FCPS Principal of the year, Principal Jay W. Pearson announced his career change to Executive Principal at the county level. Jeff Litz, previously Marshall’s vice principal, will take his place this coming school year. “I came here as an IB coordinatorContinue Reading
On the afternoon of April 4, Reveille decorated the cafeteria with an array of paper lanterns and multicolored balloons for the fourth annual Creative Arts Festival. A variety of clubs, including National Art Club, the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Harry Potter Club, participated. Afterwards, those in attendance were directed towards theContinue Reading
Shows that were cancelled but should still be on: Firefly This spaghetti western space drama was everything a sci-fi lover could dream of. A Joss Whedon masterpiece, Firefly brings a new meaning to Clint Eastwood’s “Space Cowboy” circa 2000. The marriage of high-tech spaceships and dusty saloon doors makes for anContinue Reading
Isabelle Ouyang: Discussion must be had The hashtag #YesAllWomen has generated controversy over not only its relevance in present-day, but also its effectiveness (or lack thereof). Full disclosure: I completely support everything #YesAllWomen stands for. I don’t think sexism died at the 19th amendment, I’m a strong believer in theContinue Reading
Imagine baseball without ballpark hot dogs, still warm from the grill. Friday nights without gooey cheese pizza. The Fourth of July without succulent barbecue and sweet tangy strawberry ice cream. It seems crazy to forgo those traditional American delicacies. It certainly did to me two weeks ago. As someoneContinue Reading
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