Daniel Park, Ad Manager
April 30, 2010
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, you have probably heard of and/or seen a 3-D movie. 3-D movies are becoming increasingly popular and have become a ‘revolutionary’ new way to view cinema. In order to view a 3-D movie, people must wear a special set of polarized... Read more »
Mackda Dinberu, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2010
Stefani Germanotta, better known as pop star Lady Gaga, has been sued by her former boyfriend Rob Fusari for $30.5 million. Not only was he Gaga’s boyfriend, but he was also her producer and songwriter. Fusari has claimed that Gaga has pushed him away after a failed relationship and her career... Read more »
Jayran Moridzadeh, Staff Writer
April 30, 2010
Last Thursday, April 22, seniors attended their last and most important class meeting during R1/R5 flex while underclassmen held class elections. The meeting discussed much anticipated events such as prom and graduation but also covered the all night grad party and included a speech by Officer Ferraris... Read more »
Natalie Johnson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2010
For five days members in Annandale’s DECA program who placed at the State DECA competition traveled to Louisville, Kentucky in order to participate in DECA Nationals. Members who made it to Nationals were Andrea Vega, Edcel Argueta, Torie Deible, Katie Bui, Julia Moler, Rachel Gallogaly, Bashir Warsame,... Read more »
Marwa Abdelaziz, Staff Writer
April 24, 2010
It is not always easy to talk about your social problems with your parents or teachers. Moreover, even though friends are always there to support you and console you through tough times, they are not always the best problem-solvers. Luckily, AHS offers students an opportunity to receive help finding... Read more »
Haumaira Safi, Staff Writer
April 24, 2010
On Friday, April 16, a school lock-down drill took place. Students silently sat on the floor with their backs against the wall, waiting for Principal John Ponton to announce when it was okay to return to class again. And when he did, not only did Ponton announce that the drill was over, but that an immediate... Read more »
Charles Simpson, Co-Editor in Chief
April 22, 2010
On April 22, it will hardly be a happy Earth Day. From global warming to mass pollution, the Earth is plagued with environmental issues, and AHS in many ways reflects this degradation. The school will have burned through nearly 5 million kilowatt hours of electricity since the previous Earth Day. Fortunately,... Read more »
Miriam Jaradat, Staff Writer
April 21, 2010
Islam. Do you know what it is, what it is about, or what it means? “The media makes us look bad, when that’s not the truth,” says sophomore Bellal Hussein. Hussein and other Muslim students at AHS have been trying to raise awareness about what Islam really is during the AHS’ Muslim Student Association’s... Read more »
Erin Johnson, News Editor
April 20, 2010
As the senior class gets ready to leave, the underclassmen have to prepare new leadership for the upcoming year. Everything from Student Government to the National Honor Society is getting new officials elected. On Tuesday, April 20 the election results for the Key Club leaders were released. President... Read more »
Kelsey Knoche, Sports Editor
April 20, 2010
Off to their best start in five years, the varsity boys tennis team looks to continue their success today against the West Potomac Wolverines. The Atoms are 6-2 on the season and are currently third in the district behind Lake Braddock and Woodson. On April 15, the team smashed the Lee Lancers, 9-0.... Read more »