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A Review of “The Nutcracker”

Spencer Bao, Reporter
December 6, 2016

The Alexandria Community Dancers collaborated with the West Potomac Academy dancers to perform the Nutcracker from December 1 to 4. The Alexandria Community Dancers brought a wide variety of performers....

A Look Into the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Haitian Earthquake Survivor Sebastien Jeanton

A Look Into the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Haitian Earthquake Survivor Sebastien Jeanton

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
November 22, 2016

This January will mark the 7th anniversary of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake that killed thousands and left the country in chaos. Junior Sebastien Jeanton is a proud survivor. “None of us knew it was coming,...

Television Show Review: Stranger Things

Television Show Review: Stranger Things

Stranger Things, a Netflix original series released early July 2016, has become a staple binge item for adults and teenagers alike all over the United States. With over 8 million viewers just 16 days after...

A Look at the Battle of the Highway: West Potomac v. Mount Vernon

A Look at the “Battle of the Highway: West Potomac v. Mount Vernon”

This past Friday, the West Potomac varsity football team faced off against long-time rival Mount Vernon in a head-to-head battle for a playoff spot, with the Wolverines snagging a victory of 45-14 over...

Teacher Feature: Tyler Fabian

Teacher Feature: Tyler Fabian

Wingel Caburian, Reporter
November 6, 2016

Where did you graduate from? “I graduated from George Mason University and got my Master's at George Mason as well.” How was life like back in college? What did you like the most about the experience? “College...

#ISideWith- A Look Into Students Lives in Both Parties

#ISideWith- A Look Into Students Lives in Both Parties

Democrat: Itiola Akingbola Growing up in a very liberal household, Senior Itiola Akingbola had to adapt to her family’s beliefs. Although that’s how she was raised, Akingbola identifies herself...

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“Who Am I?” Vol 32 Issue 1

Shahtaj Ali, Editor
November 2, 2016

Barb Miller, of administrative services, was featured in this issue's "Who Am I?" You can read the full interview here. -Where were you born? I was born here in Fairfax. I was raised in Woodbridge...

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Start on Time Initiative Brings Changes to 2016-17 School Year

Shahtaj Ali and Nina Raneses
September 12, 2016

  Following significant pushback from students and community members that prompted a change.org petition that received over 1000 signatures in less than 24 hours, this year’s new bathroom...

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Movie Review: The Nice Guys

Duncan Hoag, Co-Editor in Chief
May 29, 2016

There is no doubt audiences will enjoy “The Nice Guys”, set in Los Angeles in the mid-70s, takes on an off-color yet charming brand of humor, with the dramatic appeal of Russell Crowe and the comedic...

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Celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

Shahtaj Ali, Editor
May 15, 2016

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Who Dat Boi: Meme of the Month

Who Dat Boi: Meme of the Month

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter
May 15, 2016

Memes evolve faster than humans can post them. New memes come out all the time, but seldom does a meme become huge. The recent big meme is “Dat Boi,” an animated frog riding a unicycle. The Dat Boi...

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Student Highlight: Hannah Nobles

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 15, 2016

This spring, junior Hannah Nobles had the opportunity to work with Artspire VA, a nonprofit organization created by Gennifer Difilippo to inspire the community through the arts, to choreograph her own...

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