In their first release, Elephant Shell, Tokyo Police Club moved at a frantic pace in most of their songs that would seem difficult for many artists to sustain. However, in their latest effort, Champ, they have not slowed down one bit. Their new work remains as catchy and upbeat asContinue Reading
Recently a show was performed after school to raise money for international charity. Although the International Club?s efforts should be applauded and supported, the effectiveness of foreign aid on a world scale has yet to be determined. Charity is one of the most celebrated acts of humanity, but many haveContinue Reading
With the continuing economic slump, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is doing whatever it can to make ends meet. Next year, in an attempt to work around the budget, athletes participating in school sports will be required to pay a $100 fee. The county had two options regarding sports funding:Continue Reading
For years, Alabama resident Laura Mallory campaigned against the wildly successful Harry Potter books, claiming them to be “dangerous and deceptive” and blaming them for “mainstreaming witchcraft [for children]”. Mallory challenged the books? placement in school libraries and appealed multiple times in effort to have the Potter series banned fromContinue Reading
When African Americans tried to mix with Whites during the Civil Rights years, the police and citizens enforced segregation by all means necessary. This fact is crucial to understanding an important time in our American history. But when merely communicated through the spoken word, can students truly grasp the hateContinue Reading
Last Wednesday, students filed into the auditorium to watch Marshall?s first student film festival. The event showcased short films produced by Marshall students and was arranged by Film Studies teacher Pierce Bello. Other schools with film studies and production classes have held similar film festivals to screen their students? workContinue Reading
Domino?s was not lying in their recent commercials. The crust, cheese and sauce have changed and they are absolutely superb. Upon first bite, the unique, foreign taste is startling(in a good way, of course). The cheese went from what once tasted processed to what now appears real, authentic Italian. ItContinue Reading
As expected, Papa John?s pizza proved to be a disappointment. It showcased an uninteresting flavor accompanied by a steady stream of grease. The pizza as a whole was completely bland and had a minimal number of spices in the sauce and crust. The only source of flavor was the complimentaryContinue Reading
In terms of toppings, Pizza Hut is a refreshing break from Papa John?s and Domino?s. In addition to using quality toppings, Pizza Hut actually puts a reasonable amount of toppings on their pizzas. Moreover, the toppings were evenly spread throughout the pizza, though in a messy way. In a pizzaContinue Reading
Several students will participate in the Virginia Governor?s School program this summer. The program consists of a collection of magnet schools and summer programs for select students throughout the state. In addition to offering students an enrichment opportunity, the program aims to provide talented students with academically and artisticallyContinue Reading
Hanson was a staple in the music repertoire of every girl in the late 1990s. They rose to fame on the wings of a song with lyrics nearly impossible to understand and a chorus comprised of total gibberish. Thirteen years after their hay day, their legacy in pop culture isContinue Reading
With the publication of this final issue, volume 48 of Rank & File is officially complete, marking a day I never thought, or hoped, would come. Over the course of this year, our staff has diligently worked to fulfill the promise I made in September to provide this community withContinue Reading
New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin?s novel Heart of the Matter is the story of two women whose lives are brought together by a tragic accident. On one side is Tessa, a happily married mom who recently gave up her career to stay at home with her two kids.Continue Reading
Completely bogged down with clich?s and dripping with overdone ?jokes?, Killers is a physically painful waste of two hours. Although summer movies tend to be ridiculous and stupid by nature, this film takes it to a whole new level, failing to capture even a full minute of humor among theContinue Reading
On the morning of May 20th, the day after the National Basketball Association?s (NBA) draft lottery, the headlines of newspapers around the nation were plastered with grand pronouncements, such as ?Washington Wizards Win the John Wall Sweepstakes,? or even weighty questions like ?Can John Wall Save the Wizards?? Indeed, afterContinue Reading
Though history teacher Tim Kane has spoken at three graduations already?most recently for the class of 2007?the senior class has once again elected him to be the speaker on June 18 at DAR Constitution Hall. Kane believes that his popularity as a speaker is due to his eccentric nature. KaneContinue Reading
The opinions presented in this article reflect those of the individual reporter, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. Sporcle: Oh, Sporcle. Who knew trying to think of the seven most common dirty words on this quiz site could be so simultaneously fun and frustrating? 2. Robot UnicornContinue Reading
The crackle of the wrapper sounds deafening in the hush of the early morning. School is beginning and the nauseating, repulsive smell of fake strawberries is just too much. Are Pop-Tarts really necessary at such an early hour? All you want is tea ? an idea is born. Why notContinue Reading
The summer movies lineup is filled to the brim, and, as with any set of choices, has good and bad options. The comedic stylings of the third movie in the Twilight series, which I hear is a full-movie buildup to a dramatic battle that does not actually take place, onlyContinue Reading
As the spring sports season comes to a close, many student athletes are beginning to fill their summer schedules with intense training sessions and practices. Athletes discussed how summer training and practices do more than just improve general endurance and skills in a certain sport. Freshman Jordan Light, a memberContinue Reading
As seniors clean out their lockers, preparing never to return to school again, some teachers are preparing for a similar farewell. While some are retiring, others are pursuing personal goals or simply teaching at another school. Among the teachers leaving is English teacher Kelly McDonald. She is returning to Gar-FieldContinue Reading
Spring track and field competed at district and regional competitions this season, with seniors Brittany Johnson and Meara Goss qualifying for the 2010 VHSL Group AAA State Outdoor Championships. Neither Johnson, who qualified for the triple jump, nor Goss, who qualified for shotput, actually competed at the State Championships. JohnsonContinue Reading
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