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Winter sport eligibility is on the line: keeping up with work
Winter sport eligibility is on the line: keeping up with work
Morgan Milman, Academics Editor • November 14, 2023

The Rundown  Five is the number. You have to be passing five classes in order to be eligible to play VHSL sports.  Student eligibility has taken a hit ever since last year’s 90/10 grading policy was introduced. Now, the newest grading policy will continue...

IB Spotlight: Annabelle Lee
IB Spotlight: Annabelle Lee
Morgan Milman, Academics Editor • November 14, 2023

Why did you decide to pursue the IB diploma? I wanted to take more rigorous classes and challenge myself to better prepare for college. It was scary at first, but I knew it would be worth it in the long run. What extracurriculars are you in? I am currently in...

Wrestling season kicks off
Wrestling season kicks off
Logan Barberis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2023

Winter season is here which means that it is officially the beginning of winter sports and wrestling. Wrestling will start on Nov. 15 and end on Feb. 17.  “I'm looking forward to the season and hyped for the upcoming season,” wrestler Carlos Monjaras said. Wrestling...

Senior Thyrese Ofosu makes a recpetion and takes off for extra yardage, against the Rock Ridge Pheonixs, Nov. 3rd
Atoms battle for strong finish to season
Andrew McGee, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

In the second half of the season the Atoms Football team got a solid win on October 27, bringing their season record to 2-8. This late season highlight came from an exhilarating shutout defeat over the Lewis Lancers on the road.  The Atoms were led by Senior...

Fall playlist
Valentina Henrich, Music Entertainment Editor • November 14, 2023

As the scorching summer days pass, the autumn weather starts to kick in, meaning a fall playlist is in the making here are Albums to add to your playlist:    Reading, Writing, And Arithmetic  The Sundays (1990)  In my opinion, the chef d'oeuvre...

Music through the seasons
Elyana Rodriguez, Music Entertainment Editor • November 14, 2023

“Ugh next song.” This may have been your thoughts listening to music as the seasons change. Music is such a big part of our lives. These lyrics and melodies really affect listeners and how they go about their lives. Seasons are inescapable and constantly changing,...

How to stay protected during flu season
October 26, 2022

With the yearly flu season approaching, it is important to be aware of how to stay protected and avoid the flu to the best of your ability.  The first way to stay protected is by avoiding close contact. This method was widely used during the pandemic to...

Who am I?
Who am I?
October 13, 2022

I was born in..  Boston, Massachusetts. I went to school at..  Tufts University (Undergraduate) & Boston University (Master's) What are some of your favorite movies/books/tv-shows .. My *current* my favorite book is Dune by Frank Herbert, Breaking...

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Estres al final del trimestre
Nathalie Alvarenga November 27, 2023

No importa si es el primer, segundo, tercer o cuarto trimestre, cuando llega el final del trimestre puede ser estresante tanto para los estudiantes como para los profesores....

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Conflict in Tigray Impacts the Annandale Community
Conflict in Tigray Impacts the Annandale Community
Mariamawit Endalkachew, International Editor • January 10, 2023

The northern Virginia area, especially Annandale, has been impacted heavily by the war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. In the 1970’s and 80’s Ethiopians...

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Show your spirit!
Nathalie Alvarenga November 27, 2023

Annandale’s first spirit week this year has come to an end. It was held the week of September 26 in honor of the homecoming celebration. Many people may begin to wonder...

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How does the start of school affect your mental health?
Nathalie Alvarenga November 27, 2023

Starting school back up can be difficult for some students. It's often hard for students to manage their time well and balance their outside school activity and responsibilities....

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FALTA DE REPRESENTACIÓN: AHS Y EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
FALTA DE REPRESENTACIÓN: AHS Y EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
Michelle Collins, Spanish Editor • October 17, 2023

¿Debería limitarse el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Estados Unidos a solo un mes, dadas las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos a la población y la economía del...

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Open Road: Restaurant Review
Open Road: Restaurant Review
Aya Al-Ariqi, Staff Writer • May 11, 2022

Open Road is a popular restaurant and bar in Falls Church, right down the road from the always populated Mosaic Center. From the food to the decor, this restaurant is...

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