As the end of the year approaches, the stress inducing impact of final exams comes as well. In order to end the year sooner, some teachers especially in the language and science departments use the long blitz period as a result of SOL testing for students to to take theirContinue Reading
The varsity baseball team went undefeated against 5A opponents during the regular season, but will play against 6A teams in the playoffs. The team plays against 6A teams in non-district play to compete against more difficult opponents. “In every sport, we try, and get the hardest 6A teams that willContinue Reading
“Better Now” “I feel like this is a lot like his older songs, and I love the beat. I like the lyrics a lot too because I feel like it’s easy for a lot of people to relate to” — emaan khan, junior “I’ve always liked Post Malone. This song isContinue Reading
For sophomores Shivane Anand and Rohan Jain, discussion groups that don’t solve problems are fine, as long as the members open up while they chat. Anand and Jain recently implemented the current event club in February, which has now been running meetings weekly to discuss and debate news events withContinue Reading
Conflicting emotions arose following the release of the 2018-2019 calendar for Fairfax County Public Schools. Changes in the calendar include a delayed winter break and three-hour early releases. According to an FCPS School Board news release, the reason behind the board’s decisions is to focus on instruction and learning timeContinue Reading
Theory of Knowledge is a critical thinking and epistemological philosophy course, the successful completion of which is a requirement for all IB diploma candidates. TOK follows the standard-based grading class procedure, where the final grade is determined by five components: written reflections, class participation and discussion, the TOK presentation, ExtendedContinue Reading
The English department will sponsor Marshall Mark for its second year running, in which seniors intern for businesses and various charities in the community. Administration does not require seniors to do Marshall Mark, but English teacher Kelsey Breslin highly recommends her seniors to participate in it. “I’ve recommended that allContinue Reading
As I finish my fourth year on Rank & File and second year as Editor in Chief, I find myself reflecting on when I began journalism in my freshman year. As a transfer student, I knew very few people in the community. I was nervous, not to mention unsure ofContinue Reading
Apple Federal Credit Union recently visited to try and gain new credit accounts from those eligible. This visit provided an opportunity for individuals to create an account without traveling to an Apple Federal office. “If someone actually wants to create an account, I’d bet it’s a lot easier for themContinue Reading
On May 4, Signing Day allowed college committed athletes to officially sign to their selected colleges in front of coaches, friends and family. 16 seniors formally completed their path to playing college sports on Signing Day. Virginia Military Institute swimming commit Jeffrey Vahiny said his mental approach towards his racesContinue Reading