Private Twitter accounts are deeply confusing. The non-public, secure accounts make sense, as schools and communities across the country put an emphasis on “stranger danger”-style internet security. But “private Twitters” in the colloquial sense of the phrase are strange and seem mostly pointless. This phenomenon is hardly new. Individuals makeContinue Reading
Daniel Craig’s three-year hiatus from the the role of British spy James Bond came to an end with the Nov. 6 release of Spectre. The movie made a box office splash, making $68 million in the opening weekend according to The Economist. While the film looks great and hits allContinue Reading
Famous for her breakup ballads, Adele made a strong return with her album 25, which was released on Nov. 20. Her single “Hello” from the album dropped on Oct. 23, and broke the record for the music video on VEVO to reach 100 million views the fastest—the record was previouslyContinue Reading
As the sister of a third-year student at Barnard College, an all women’s liberal arts school in New York City, I have developed a strong understanding of what it means to go to a single-sex institution and why it is so relevant in our blossoming feminist society. Schools such asContinue Reading
Varsity football ended their historic season on Nov. 13 with a 36-0 loss to Brooke Point High School in the regional tournament. After getting their first win in years last October, varsity finished their first winning season in years with a 6-4 record and four wins by more than 20Continue Reading
In almost every way, Halo 5: Guardians, released on Oct 24, exceeds the games that came before it. 343 Industries has developed a masterpiece in combat for the series with tons of guns, map variety, and a new massive multiplayer mode that shows the return of the greats, while changingContinue Reading
In an age where the internet acts as a source of information that dominates our lives, everyone has become a critic. Reviews of restaurants, movies and businesses are no longer limited to professional critics, and while this is generally positive for consumers, the situation becomes a much more complex whenContinue Reading
Security recently went through a makeover alongside the school renovations—new buildings and technology lead to newly installed cameras, motion sensors and technology surveillance. FCPS Regulation 8614.6, under the “Notice of Authorization to Monitor,” states that, “Video cameras and other imaging devices will not be installed on an ongoing basis whereContinue Reading
For some, the realms of physical activity and the musical arts have remained fairly separate. For members of the marching band, however, the two are deeply linked, challenging them to master both components. The latest season of marching band has proved no less challenging than the last, according to seniorContinue Reading
While gymnastics won the conference title the past two seasons, filling the roster has become more challenging. Athletes who were previously on the team are slightly concerned about the lack of interest, but understand the difficulty of joining the sport. “I think gymnastics is a sport where it’s hard toContinue Reading
Film and video game companies’ attempts at remaking or continuing their successful releases tend not to sit well with the devoted fans of the originals. This concept is known as nostalgia blindness. Nostalgia blindness is when a product, normally a video game or movie, is either remade or given aContinue Reading
With the presidential race taking off, the influence of parents’ political views on teens’ political views becomes an factor in how the voters of the next generation sway. “Involving people our age in the political process is necessary to building a robust government that represents all the people,” president ofContinue Reading
The Roosterteeth Podcast The Roosterteeth Podcast originally started out focusing on gaming, but about three years ago, transformed into an all-out comedy show. Senior George Eltzroth has been keeping up with the members of this production company the whole way. “Since I have been listening to it since seventh grade,Continue Reading
Since entering elementary school, reading has become an integral part of typical life, from analysis of Shakespeare in English class to memoirs of world leaders in history, to plain old reading for fun. However, with the advent of new technologies, we can now hold volumes of literature right in ourContinue Reading
Moving from lectures to interactive student-run labs is a highly anticipated part of most science classes—particularly Chemistry, a class in which reading about a chemical reaction on a PowerPoint slide is very different from seeing it happen in front of you. However, after a chemical demonstration went awry and injuredContinue Reading
With restaurants based around seafood, the early 1900’s, and French cafés, the Mosaic District has developed quite the roster of culinary options for your casual afternoon meal. The new Sisters Thai restaurant proves to be a welcome addition to this ever-expanding list. Sisters Thai is located just right of Brine,Continue Reading
School security comes in two parts: physical and technological. Security specialist Steven Williams outlines the protocol the administration and faculty take to ensure the safety of the students and staff. “If we have to evacuate from here somebody has to be in control of the schedules of the people beingContinue Reading
The community had a laugh at the Vienna Theatre Company’s Fall Production of “Fat Kids are Harder To Kidnap” from Oct. 30 to 31 and then again from Nov. 6 to 7. The show was originally written by Melissa Sim, director of How Drama, a theater company centered in Shanghai.Continue Reading
History is a big part of Fairfax County Public School curricula, starting as early as third grade and continuing through graduation. However, most history classes are focused very heavily on European and American history. The high point of fourth and fifth grade for me was participating in Colonial and MedievalContinue Reading