Presenting a grim, disturbing account of her life in Nazi-occupied Poland, holocaust survivor Charlene Schiff visited on May 4 to discuss her experiences during the Holocaust and to speak out on recent issues such as the Darfur genocide. According to history teacher Wanlance Yates, history teacher Gayle Weiss initially organizedContinue Reading
Sitting down with student journalists from across the county, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Jack Dale discussed issues impacting the county in the coming year, including the fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget, which will be finalized on Thursday. Although Dale?s originally proposed FY 2011 budget featured drastic cuts, theContinue Reading
Best Buddies participated in a walk for the Best Buddies Virginia chapter on Sat. May 8 at Oakton High School. The walk served as a major fund-raising event for the organization. Participants had the option of walking for either one or three miles. ?[The event] really brings out the wholeContinue Reading
For Special Education teacher Helen Schaefer, Relay for Life holds a personal significance. As an ovarian cancer survivor, the event provides hope for the future of cancer treatment options. ?For me, it means that our whole community gives up time to make lives better for people with cancer or peopleContinue Reading
Following the initiative of local high schools, on Friday, Amnesty will host Jamnesty, an event designed to raise awareness of humanitarian issues across the world through musical performances. ?The goal is to create a chill environment where friends can dance, hang out and listen to music,? junior Shannon Minor said.Continue Reading
The Obama administration is launching a campaign against unpaid internships, which it considers to be a violation of labor laws. Deputy administrator of the Labor Department?s wage and hour division Nancy Leppink stated that almost any situation where a person has an internship for a for-profit employer and doesn?t getContinue Reading
As the growth of unpaid internships continue, the United States government is considering making them illegal. According to the New York Times, numerous cases of interns being the victims of the abusive power of employers have been tried in court all over the country. This abuse varies from sexual harassment,Continue Reading
The opinions presented in this article reflect those of the individual reporter, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. Wild Hogs (2009): I guess the mid-life crisis angle isn?t uncharacteristic of John Travolta, but get some self-respect, Travolta. You were Vince Vega. 2. Gigli (2003): This movie got aContinue Reading
For a team that has traditionally disregarded the annual National Football League (NFL) draft, the Washington Redskins will play an extremely large role in the upcoming event, held this Thursday. Their actual first round pick may be of little consequence, but the recent moves they?ve made will play a hugeContinue Reading
On April 12, boys? varsity soccer lost 1-3 to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Due to breakdowns in the defense and an uncoordinated midfield, Jefferson, which was previously win-less, pulled out ahead in an otherwise even match-up. Results of Friday?s game against Centerville High School were notContinue Reading
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