Classroom discussions have gone silent. Students’ faces have been reduced to a mere profile picture on Blackboard Collaborate. Without sound or visuals, many teachers said they have become the only participants in their classes. Biology teacher Angela Rizzo said her students’ unwillingness to participate in class has left her feelingContinue Reading
It is not just a flag. It is just another reminder that Marshall never belonged to us. Marshall was a place where “n—r,” “f—t,” and “go back to where you came from” were unsurprising to hear in the seven minutes walking between classes. Marshall was a place where my peersContinue Reading
Hackers have compromised Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) data, though the extent of the attack remains unknown. On Friday, the FCPS Office of Communication released a statement addressing the cybersecurity issue. In the statement, FCPS said the ransomware is likely the work of hackers who have been targeting multiple organizations.Continue Reading
UPDATED 3:14pm In an email to Marshall families Friday afternoon, principal Jeff Litz said he and his staff are taking the controversial social media post very seriously, and he will begin engaging in school-wide lessons surrounding race towards the end of the first quarter. Litz also said despite theContinue Reading
After the unprecedented end to the 2019-2020 school year, a wave of uncertainty hit the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) community. While Virginia’s COVID-19 cases have been decreasing, Fairfax County remains the most affected by the virus, with more confirmed cases and deaths than anywhere else in the state. OnContinue Reading
There is so much more a student can do during the pandemic than promote social distancing on their Instagram stories. However, some students’ volunteer efforts are interrupted due to fear of Coronavirus infection. Upon surveying 21 students, 19 said they have not volunteered during quarantine. Though some people may avoidContinue Reading
Junior Kendall Hymes is watching history repeat itself. While she learns about the civil rights unit in her History of the Americas class, the protesters get louder and louder about the injustices African Americans still face in the United States today. The connections between the nationwide demonstrations and what studentsContinue Reading
When junior Sonel Cutler’s family decided protesting in Washington, D.C. would be too risky, she jumped at the chance to demonstrate locally at a peaceful protest in Vienna. “I had to talk it over with my parents because they had valid concerns about being in a big crowd,” Cutler said.Continue Reading
For the past few months, stories of the coronavirus have flooded the news, and representatives have urged the public to stay home and take precaution. But, everything changed after thousands of people began leaving their houses to fight for equality through protests. While two major issues are clashing with eachContinue Reading
