Around the hallways it is common to find some reference to a television show intended for adults you may or may not have seen before, such as references on SGA posters or ads for clubs who reference shows like Game of Thrones or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to appealContinue Reading
Fresh off of winning the Capital Conference championship last year, boys lacrosse started the season by not only winning nine of their first 10 games, but also by outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 90 goals. The start is the team’s best in over six years. According toContinue Reading
Many of sophomore Emma Choi’s hobbies stemmed from a lifelong love for the arts, especially writing and theatre. Passionate perseverance has granted her the opportunity to have her own original play published off Broadway. Choi has a long list of successes and affiliations with the arts. Since last year, ChoiContinue Reading
Thursday, members from a variety of service clubs like National Honors Society, National Science Honors Society, Envirothon, Key Club and Earth Force met after school in the Native Species garden as part of a cleanup effort in celebration of Earth Day. “Some people aren’t a part of any club, theyContinue Reading
On April 19, Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza and other officials in Fairfax County met up at the Fairfax County Government Center to observe the Board of Supervisors’ discussion about the 2017 county budget markup and recommendations for the 2018 budget. District representatives on the Board of Supervisors debated over topicsContinue Reading
While a variety of interest, hobby and academic-centered clubs are present within the school community, there is a noticeably smaller quantity of clubs that address the religious views and values of the community. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers an opportunity for Christians and others to integrate their faith withContinue Reading
From its inception four years ago, the film festival has paved a new way of expression for the IB Film Studies II class. Since becoming a class, IB Film Studies II has not only taught the deeper nuances of film and film making, but has also brought together people withContinue Reading
It’s not news that Northern Virginia harbors a competitive atmosphere for high school students. Fairfax County is rated among the top school districts in the country and Marshall has been ranked one of the top three public high schools in the state according to websites like Niche and U.S. News,Continue Reading
IB Spanish classes went to the GALA Hispanic Theatre on April 15 where they watched Chronicle of a Death Foretold. The play is based off of a book by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez, which some of the classes had read beforehand. “It was really fun, I think theContinue Reading
While freedom of speech exists in countries all across the world, few things are more emblematic of American society than the right of citizens to openly criticize even the most powerful politicians without fear of retribution. The libel laws that protect journalists, however, have come under fire in the presidentialContinue Reading
Spraining my ankle was the worst thing to ever happen to me. Being taken out of soccer season for five weeks was heartbreaking news. There is nothing more painful than realizing that you are going to miss half the season because of an injury. The timing was unfortunate because IContinue Reading
The Statesmen Theatre performed Loserville for the first time last Thursday, and will continue further showings this Thursday through Saturday. The musical itself was originally performed in the United Kingdom and has only been performed in the United States a few times, which makes Statesmen Theatre one of the firstContinue Reading
Minecraft Club’s co-presidents, senior Garrett Brothers and junior Hahnuel Shin, led an interest meeting on March 11 in C106 and since then have held informative meetings as part of the club’s informal structure. The co-presidents came up with the club as a place for Minecraft enthusiasts to play alongside theirContinue Reading
Whenever a new movie release garners at least a semblance of anticipation, the first place that the populace turns to is not the theater anymore, it is the reviews. As more and more media platforms allow us access to instantaneous information on any given topic, forming one’s own opinion outsideContinue Reading
Following multiple assessments during the month of March, the music department has been awarded the Blue Ribbon distinction from the Virginia Music Educators Association. This distinction is awarded to programs whose ensembles in band, choir and orchestra receive superior, the top rating, at their respective assessments. Band director and musicContinue Reading
Every pet is different, with individual personalities and traits. Each pet owner treats their relationship with their animal differently. Freshman Emily Grace has owned Tris and Izzy, two guinea pigs, for around two years. “We found someone who couldn’t keep them anymore because their son was allergic to the food,Continue Reading
April is Animal Cruelty Awareness month, and the charities that focus on the prevention of that issue range from all-encompassing organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to more focused groups like Bat Conservation International. Animal cruelty prevention groups share a few core sentiments.Continue Reading
The senior class came out victorious at the Powderpuff volleyball game, as upperclassmen went head to head during spirit week. The class of 2018 planned the game and allowed for juniors and seniors with varying degrees of volleyball experience to face off while being coached by current varsity volleyball players.Continue Reading
Social media influences the public, especially in this election, and the online presence of a candidate is now a factor that younger voters consider before casting their vote. Popular social networking sites and mainstream media trends spread quickly and to a large audience, making it an ideal platform for politicalContinue Reading
Four meets into the season, track and field had one state qualifier, one finals qualifier, three regional qualifiers, 42 conference qualifiers and won 25 events. “We just started competing after spring break and so far the team is off to a great start,” track and field coach Clifford Wong said.Continue Reading
Uber, a multinational online transportation network, has provided over a billion rides as of Dec. 30, according to Uber Newsroom. Despite the under 18 ban for solo riders, high schoolers make up a portion of these billion rides. “I use Uber, I’d say like twice a month, because I onlyContinue Reading
While the ESOL program has assisted in integrating non-English speakers into the community, those involved have expressed a desire for a clearer focus on academic assistance. Senior Hanieh Hosseini has taken it upon herself to shape the Welcome Club into an opportunity for the ESOL community to receive academic assistanceContinue Reading