A school-wide student protest broke out after the homecoming pep rally was cancelled due to rain. Soon after the cancellation, during fourth block, students from all classes and grades stood up and left their classrooms en masse. The mob of students walked throughout the school, yelling protests against the cancellation.Continue Reading

When I read about mediation, the practice ends up sounding like the be-all and end-all for decreasing stress and adding happiness into people’s lives. To test this statement I decided to meditate every day for a week. I was a perfect candidate for this experiment because I’m not only aContinue Reading

It may appear that the most valuable part of a sports team is the players themselves. However, one aspect of a team that is often overlooked is the student managers. The position comes with responsibilities and experiences that build lasting relationships with the coaches and players. Sophomore Isabella Herzberg managesContinue Reading

Eleven candidates vied for spots on the freshman class executive board, giving speeches and trying other campaign tactics to entice potential voters. The speeches were a mix of seriousness and comedy; candidates also hung posters around the school encouraging the class of 2018 to vote for them. “The ones who areContinue Reading

The psychology club is a popular new addition to the school’s assortment of extracurriculars, offering new activities that explore human psychology and behavior. The first meeting took place Oct. 14 during Learn and had a large turnout for a new club, with 45 students filling the auditorium seats. “Psychology isContinue Reading

If you’ve been looking for clubs to join, you may have noticed something new on promotional posters: Twitter handles.  As social media becomes increasingly popular among students and teachers alike, clubs have been adopting Twitter, Facebook and more to keep their members informed. “I think it gets the word out aboutContinue Reading

Although no more than a handful of seniors were eligible to cast their ballots in the midterm election that gave Republicans control of Congress for the first time since 2007, students of all grade levels still found ways to volunteer and get involved in the election process. Volunteers worked both as interns onContinue Reading

As technology advances, the list of excuses for missing or unfinished homework grows shorter. Whether your dog ate it, your sibling scribbled on it, or you just didn’t get a copy in class—it’s waiting for you on Blackboard, no matter what your sorry situation is. Turnitin deadlines loom before usContinue Reading

There are plenty of food establishments to choose from in the forever growing metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. But it gets dull munching on the same meal from the run-of-the-mill eatery and the rest of the lot are usually second-rate at best. If you’re sick of the same old same old,Continue Reading

Even Matthew Hanlon’s beverages boast international experience. The 28-year-old French teacher quietly sips white tea with lavender from French company Mariage Frères that comes from a tea shop in France, picked up by fellow linguist and Spanish teacher David Barkley while vacationing in nearby Spain. Hanlon, a frequent bow-tie wearer,Continue Reading

So you procrastinated on a big assignment, and it’s due tomorrow. What do you do? Study all night, of course.  Here are R&F’s tips for doing it in the most pleasant way possible. 10pm – 12pm: The average individual starts to get tired around this time, so it’s the ideal timeContinue Reading