Dating’s distractions

Posted on March 4, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Jennifer Allshouse and Mackda Dinberu, Academics Editor and Staff Writer

Holding hands, walking down the hallway together, kissing and showing signs of true love is how most AHS couples like to begin their day. There is not a hallway in which a couple is not showing public displays of affection. Although... Read more »

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Rebecca

Posted on March 4, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Katie Masters, Staff Writer

The novel Rebecca mirrors the stereotypical English countryside, standing out among mystery novels as an understated, yet surprisingly lush gem of a read. Written by Daphne du Maurier and published in 1938, Rebecca was an instant best-seller,... Read more »

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Reader’s trapped in Max’s ‘Hell’

Posted on February 27, 2010
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Written by Kelly McGarey, Co-Editor in Chief

If you are a teenage girl, seasoned after years of navigating the turbulent road of inter-sex relationships with a semi-effective combination of low expectations, patience and a willingness to ignore a broad spectrum of personality... Read more »

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Are girls actually more capable of academic success?

Posted on February 20, 2010
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Written by Haumaira Safi, Staff Writer

Everyday the halls of AHS are quickly filled with boys and girls alike walking to their classes. But the next time you see a guy and a girl walking together to class, according to the book Why Boys Fail by Richard Whitmire, that boy... Read more »

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Fairfax County budget cuts

Posted on February 4, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Jayran Moridzadeh, Staff Writer

Budget cuts are expected to affect almost every student – whether it is paying for tests, having crowded classrooms or paying for sports. Though the greatest impact seems to be on sports cuts and fees, many academic programs... Read more »

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Broadway Desserts 2010

Posted on January 27, 2010
Posted in Academics, Featured Multimedia, Homepage Video

Broadway Desserts from A-Blast TV on Vimeo.  Read More →

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STAND visits the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Posted on January 21, 2010
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Written by Haumaira Safi, Staff Writer

AHS’s STAND experienced a revelation when they went to their annual visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) on Saturday, January 16th 2010, at 9:30am. Typically, STAND meetings range from discussions about genocides... Read more »

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A look inside “The Red Tent”

Posted on January 20, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Katie Masters, Staff Writer

“The Red Tent” is a novel written by Anita Diamant, an award-winning journalist and author. The book gives a first-hand narrative of women from the book of Genesis, relaying their stories from a decidedly female perspective. Actually... Read more »

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Book Review: “The Tenth Circle”

Posted on January 20, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Katie Masters, Staff Writer

“The Tenth Circle” is a novel by the highly successful author Jodi Picoult, who draws in audiences by writing fictional accounts that explore modern hot-button topics in an engaging and deeply personal manner.  The novel follows... Read more »

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New Year: new you

Posted on January 20, 2010
Posted in Academics

Written by Tricia O'Neill, Staff Writer

For some students, January 1 signals the end of winter break is near. For others, it marks a new beginning and the perfect time to resolve to be a better student. “One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to do better in school by... Read more »

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