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As this final semester comes to a close, I constantly find myself reflecting on my time as a freshman and the changes that have occurred along the way. I have come to learn that high school really is nothing like middle school, especially for both a new freshman and aContinue Reading

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Even Anne of Green Gables suffered under unfair stereotypes. Redheads have been the target of Even Anne of Green Gables suffered under unfair stereotyping. Redheads have been the target of derogatory jokes and ridiculous generalizations for generations, in both literature and real life. I remember a particularly infuriating occasion inContinue Reading

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My love for the red-glasses-bearing comic book characters Daredevil and Cyclops led me to make a very interesting purchase. I ended up buying a pair of red chromotherapy (also known as color therapy) glasses. What is color therapy? According to a 2005 study on color therapy done by the NationalContinue Reading

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Members of the Future Business Leaders of America club, in partnership with Junior Achievement, visited Shrevewood Elementary school on Monday to teach kindergarteners through sixth graders about topics of business and civics, such as finance and immigration. “I was just hoping to have a relaxing day teaching kids about ourContinue Reading

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Many people have the dream of becoming a famous actor or actress, but they’re not aware of how dangerous acting can be. Stars like Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan, Jim Caviezel and George Clooney have all almost died on the set of their films due to poor conditions on set andContinue Reading

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As a method of drawing new members and improving the schedule for off season practice, the cheerleading team recently incorporated green and yellow days into their schedule. The team has 12 allotted green days for practice during the school year and 10 days over the summer. Green days were originallyContinue Reading

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Most people would be consumed by just working on a doctorate.  After a year as principal, Jeffrey Litz has proved his ability to multi-task by working towards his doctorate, learning and executing the responsibilities of a new job and even subbing in an IB Biology class. While the job title was new,Continue Reading

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1. Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway A short and simple read, Hemingway’s classic novel chronicles the three day adventure of fisherman Santiago and his battle with a large fish at sea.  Although the book is barely over 100 pages long, its complex themes and deeper meaning have madeContinue Reading

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Country music fans across the region once again flocked to Jiffy Lube Live on June 6th for the semi-annual WMZQ Fest which is sponsored by Washington’s country music station, 98.7. Every summer, various country music stars perform at the highly anticipated concert, allowing suburban Northern Virginia residents to feel asContinue Reading