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I didn’t like The Fault in Our Stars. Minority opinion, I know, but the book’s enduring popularity and large fan-following has always baffled me, particularly since the story so viciously mocks what seems to be its prime demographic: the healthy, the abled, the physically untroubled. As much as I admireContinue Reading

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Though Rene Royal is the latest addition to Marshall’s security team, she is far from a naïve newcomer. As she becomes Marshall’s first female security guard after a 30-year career as a police officer, Royal is looking forward to the future in both her career and personal life. Prior toContinue Reading

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Since his arrival in 2005, Principal Jay Pearson has been a frontrunner in Marshall’s progress as an academically and technologically advanced school. From his work in developing a new laptop and cell phone code to his input in the ongoing renovation, Pearson’s dedication has finally been acknowledged: he has beenContinue Reading

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This season has marked a wildly sucessful year for field and track, with senior Mackenzie Haight dominating state and school track records and Marshall’s field division coming off a program expansion. Haight was the 2014 boys 5A 3200m state champion, clocking in with a record-breaking 9:16.62. Not only did hisContinue Reading

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While Marshall provides a wide array of traditional after-school sports, some teens find their interests leading outside of the typical activities provided by FCPS.  Beyond the constraints of school guidelines and budget, students can explore their passions for different, alternative sports, especially during winter months. Though there are not manyContinue Reading

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With construction nearly completed, the new classrooms unveiled at the start of the school year hint at the technical achievement of the new renovations. In addition to updated facilities and better technology, the new additions breathe life into once cramped classrooms and transform the look and feel of school insideContinue Reading

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Picking up after the events of “Insidious,” “Insidious: Chapter 2” completely cashes in on the original’s legitimate creepiness by drawing off previous villains and plot points.  Though the acting and cinematography develop a wonderfully eerie atmosphere, it’s often spoiled by the obnoxious soundtrack and predictable scares.  The movie works betterContinue Reading

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Nutrition advocacy group Real Food for Kids struck another victory for healthy food with a $25,000 grant from the Pittsburgh-based Sampson Foundation. The grant, awarded on April 9, will allow the group to expand upon their other projects, and continue to work for a healthier Fairfax County.

In the past, Real Food for Kids has lobbied for better meals and cooking facilities in public schools, influencing the School Board to allocate funds to renovate Marshall’s kitchen and push for salad bars in public schools.

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The FCPS School Board has announced that Dr. Karen Garza is their preferred candidate for the soon-to-be-vacant Superintendent position, with plans to finalize the nomination later this month. This decision was announced on April 10, after a unanimous vote by the Board. She will be the first woman superintendent in FCPS history if she is accepted.

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