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Screenshot of video footage of May 8 school board meeting by Fairfax County Public Schools

School Board Finally Approves Cellphone Policy

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2025

On May 8, the FCPS School Board met to finalize the new cell phone policy for next year based on the feedback from its study and pilot programs this year.  First, they voted on two amendments to the...

An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.

More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”

Ellery Fjeld, reporter
June 3, 2025

The outdoor picnic tables have been a fan favorite spot for students to cool down and hang out in the Gunston wing. The favored lounge is in the middle of a courtyard surrounded by brick walls of the school....

The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.

Commanders Return to DC

Emma Fetterolf and Thomas Argroves
June 3, 2025

  Recently, the Washington Commanders revealed plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site in DC. This would move the Commanders back into DC after almost 30 years of being in Northwest Stadium in Landover,...

An athlete poses with a Celsius before a game.

Energy Drinks: Energy or Endangerment?

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor
June 3, 2025

  Celsius, Red Bull, Monster, Alani Nu, and many other energy drinks with caffeine in them have been popular among different groups of people. These drinks can come in a variety of flavors and...

Is Trisha Paytas's Baby The Next Pope?

Is Trisha Paytas’s Baby The Next Pope?

Shortly following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, social media headlines quickly circulated to the conspiracy and media meme of the Trisha Paytas baby curse. The alleged curse links the pregnancies...

Summer In Media

Summer In Media

Addison Hood and Annie Jones
May 30, 2025

Summertime in film is something that mirrors a dream, it's fun and light. Summers should be spent outside, but when you're not or caring for a nasty sunburn in your room, here's what to watch to inspire...

Photo Credit: West Potomac Athletics

Girls Lacrosse Heads To The State Tournament, After Beating Justice At Regionals

Thomas Argroves
May 30, 2025

On May 27th, 2025, The Girls Lacrosse team beat Justice 14-13 in the Region semifinals, and will play in the state tournament starting on May 30th. Their opponent will be Woodson on Friday, May 30th, at...

Photo Credit: West Potomac Athletics

Boys Lacrosse Defeats Alexandria City, Moves On To The State Tournament

Thomas Argroves
May 30, 2025

On May 27th, 2025, The Boys Lacrosse team punched their ticket to the state tournament. They beat Alexandria City 11-4 on May 27th and will play their next game on Friday, May 30th, and they will go on...

"Better Days" album cover

Better Days

Raphael Lemorie and Frazier O
May 22, 2025

At West Potomac, tucked away in a corner of springbank, a classroom brimming with creativity releases their 4th album in just as many years. Mr.Luke Pierce and his students have made the promise to go...

Governor Youngkin signed the new bill into law on Monday.

Youngkin Signs Bill Limiting Social Media Use for Teens

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor
May 19, 2025

          Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 854 into law on Monday limiting the use of several social media apps for teens. The new law requires social media companies to implement...

The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.

Once on This Island Review

Ainsley Moran, Reporter
May 13, 2025

Opening night for Once on This Island, run by Beyond The Page Theatre Company, made my Friday and Saturday evening very special. The show was gripping for only costing $10 for students and $15 for adults.  When...

Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

Introducing… Pope Leo XIV

Virginia Hope, Reporter
May 10, 2025

“Viva il papa!” the crowd cheers as white smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. The cardinals have chosen a new pope.  Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost born in Chicago, Illinois, is...

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