Teamwork and determination, according to boys? lacrosse coach Andrew Freeman, are the two things that the varsity team needs to work on if they want to see an improvement in their ongoing losing streak. Girls? varsity, on the other hand, has been experiencing both wins and losses in recent weeks.Continue Reading

Among the numerous banners hanging in the gym, the softball team?s district banner bears a single date ? 1976. “The last time we won a district championship was in 1976 and we hope 2010 will be the next,” freshman Mina Don said. According to senior Christine Grilliot, the team usesContinue Reading

Last Wednesday, boys? and girls? tennis battled McLean High School for the second time this season, beginning the second round of district matches; the boys lost 1-8, losing number one doubles in a close tiebreaker, and the girls lost 0-9. Both teams played Stone Bridge High School on Friday andContinue Reading

The track and field team recently attended the Northern Virginia Inivitational, held at Thomas Edison High School on April 9 and 10, and achieved some good results. Seniors Brittany Johnson and Meara Goss each won one of the events they participated in. Goss earned first place in the girls? discus,Continue Reading

Between April showers and May?s warm temperatures, spring weather is unpredictable, calling for versatile clothing. Many of this year?s spring essentials are classic styles that have been updated to keep up with modern trends. These styles are functional yet reflective of the vibrant colors of spring. White There?s no needContinue Reading

New on DVD, Pirate Radio, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt, Capote), Rhys Ifans (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Hannibal: Rising) and Tom Sturridge (Being Julia, Vanity Fair), propels viewers into the world of 1960?s music, fashion and culture. In the late 1960?s, the British Broadcasting Corporation stops airing rock music onContinue Reading

If there?s one thing that can undoubtedly be said about MGMT?s new album, Congratulations, it?s that the band certainly hasn?t gotten too repetitive with their music. While their debut album, Oracular Spectacular, was filled with catchy pop singles, Congratulations features an entirely different sound. The new album is much moreContinue Reading

Despite the widespread budget cuts the county is experiencing, several new classes will be available for students to take next year, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Film Study and guitar class. The process by which new classes are added to the curriculum is relatively simple. Possible courses are presented to theContinue Reading

Maple Avenue Restaurant incorporates a wide array of foreign flavors into their contemporary American style of food. Additionally, the ingredients are organic and supplied by local providers. The menu at Maple Avenue is comprised of small plates, main plates and sweet plates (appetizers, main courses and desserts, respectively). One ofContinue Reading