When I used to think of my ideal college interview I hoped for a laid back conversation with a young, relatable interviewer who moves away from discussing numbers and accomplishments and gets to know the “real” me. What I have learned from the last eleven college interviews I have doneContinue Reading
Though teachers do not require students to take private lessons to be successful in their music courses, taking lessons can put them at an advantage over other musicians and enhance the level and skill of their technique. Orchestra teacher Catherine Bond said students who want to progress at a fasterContinue Reading
Four-time Grammy award winner and Canadian jazz singer Michael Bublé released his tenth studio album, “Love,” as an expression of gratitude for his oldest son Noah’s recovery from cancer. Bublé has been absent from the music scene for the past two years due to his focus on Noah’s health, whichContinue Reading
On Dec. 6, YouTube Spotlight released a new video in the Rewind series. The Rewind series highlights almost every trend throughout the year including their biggest YouTube stars. This year, YouTube Rewind 2018 reached a milestone nobody would ever want to achieve; the most disliked video on YouTube. On Dec.Continue Reading
Winter break is a 12 day hiatus from school that lasts from Dec. 24 to Jan. 4. For students and staff alike, it is a chance to relax and rejuvenate without daily stressors. While the break is a time to step away from school, long term deadlines for higher levelContinue Reading
Though Jews only make up a small percentage of the Fairfax County community, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) tends to overlook the celebration of major Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah (High Holy Days). Winter break, otherwise known as “Christmas break,” has brought to my attention thatContinue Reading
Letter from the Editor Gwyneth Murphy – Editor-in-Chief In our November issue, we published an article entitled “Criminal Justice increases prop security following graphic video.” Rank&File articles go through an extensive editing process, and this story was no different. We felt justified in its publication because we conducted research fromContinue Reading
There has been a rise in the interest of veganism over the years, yet Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has not provided enough vegan options for students. The only vegan breakfast options offered by schools include apple juice, orange juice and sides of fruit. Not only are the options extremelyContinue Reading
Administration sent an email before winter break that raised concern about teachers not recording grades in the Student Information System (SIS) across various classes. According to the Fairfax County Public Schools website, one of the requirements for teachers is to enter at least nine grades per quarter. But for aContinue Reading
Starting second semester, all seniors in the IB World Topics classes will no longer take Essential Knowledge (EK) tests. The department decided to remove EKs to address the seniors’ poor essay scores, allowing them to focus on preparing for those exams instead. Social studies teacher Matthew Axelrod said seniors willContinue Reading