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Sports

Cross country racks up the mileage at invitationals

Evan Burita, Sports Editor

October 7, 2019

Atoms fall to Wolves, 20-26

Tyler Foti, Staff Writer

September 30, 2019

Despite slow start, volleyball optimistic

Cyrus Assadzadeh, Staff Writer

September 27, 2019

The varsity volleyball team has had a rather slow start to their season, with a record of 1-5. They suffered their most recent loss against South Lakes, with a final score of 3-0. “We need speed and...

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The A-Blast Unlimited Ep.1

Tarik Darwiesh, Kaleab Mengistu, and Himran Kamara

September 16, 2019

Heritage Night 2019 Video

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor

March 25, 2019

2019 Just World Festival brings community together

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief

March 10, 2019

The annual Just World Festival hosted by the Just World Interact Club took place after school on March 8. The festival showcased multiple cultures and advocated for various...

“Taste of Nigeria” event brings novel to life

March 3, 2019

Anon(ymous) Fall Play: Unity in Diversity

November 14, 2018

Halloween Coffee House impresses

November 5, 2018

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In-Depth

Janine Impat’s experience in the Philippines

Frances Montevilla, In-Depth Editor

September 30, 2019 • No Comments

Senior Janine Impat traveled to the Philippines from July 27 to Aug. 23. During this time, she was able to visit several historical attractions. For example,...

Shafia Khan’s no-phone vacation to Pakistan

Frances Montevilla, In-Depth Editor

September 30, 2019 • No Comments

Senior Shafia Khan traveled to Pakistan from July 28 to Aug. 22. During this time, she was able to visit many landscapes and attractions. However, unlike...

Susan Connell’s memorable month at the Governor’s School for Humanities

Frances Montevilla, In-Depth Editor

September 30, 2019 • No Comments

From June 23 to July 20, senior Susan Conell attended the Governor’s School for Humanities, held at Radford University. Q: Why did you apply to Governor’s...

Sophia Baraban’s once-in-a-lifetime community service trip to Ecuador

September 30, 2019

From June 25 to July 3, junior Sophia Baraban traveled...

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Academics

Is the IB Diploma worth it?

Vivian Phan, Staff Writer

October 2, 2019 • No Comments

Many students starting high school ponder at the question of whether or not to pursue the IB diploma. “To IB or not to IB,” a popular phrase used by many IB diploma candidates....

Seniors prepare for college

Nate Ferson, Academics Editor

September 18, 2019 • No Comments

As the class of 2020’s senior year gets underway, students are starting the long process of applying to colleges. The typical deadline for college applications is mid...

Two AHS students named as 2020 National Merit Semifinalists

September 16, 2019

Key Club holds interest meeting

September 10, 2019

Students engage in lesson

April 16, 2019

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Health

How students deal with stress

Uyen Huynh, Staff Writer

September 30, 2019 • No Comments

Every high school student has to deal with stress. School can stress you out in many ways. There’s the daily massive pile of homework, frequent tests and quizzes, having...

Is perfume dangerous?

Aminata Dia, Staff Writer

September 22, 2019 • No Comments

Perfume is dangerous and here’s why. Two million and rising Americans are allergic or fragrance sensitive to perfume or colognes. There are many harmful ingredients...

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