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
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
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
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
Cars are one of the great status symbols of high school life, as the freedom they provide marks a major transition from childhood and adulthood. Yet while most high schoolers are solely focused on getting heir license and buying cars, you will meet a certain group of students in the Academy’s Auto TechContinue Reading
On Sept. 26 the cross country team ran at the Pacers Running DC Cross Country Invitational for the first time. With over 50 teams at the event, and two previous years of races under their belt, the team had a fair amount of competition. Distance coach Darrell General implemented increasinglyContinue Reading
One of the great aspects of Marshall, which the school often flaunts, is its diversity. With a student body representing 84 countries and speaking 62 different languages, it would be wrong to assume that the Rank & File reaches the entire student body when we publish stories in English. ThisContinue Reading
On Sept. 25, a group called Inspire Virginia set up a drive to register seniors and older juniors to vote, along with encouraging younger students to pledge to vote. The drive was run by seniors Patrick McCabe, Anya Karaman, Ally Brown and Tom Freebairn, who had been trained in aContinue Reading
If you’re looking for a doughnut that’s out of this world, look no further than Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken. It made its big move from the Washington D.C. to Falls Church, right down the street from our very own school, earlier this year. It’s as trendy as you canContinue Reading