With the wrestling season coming to an end, the lettermen wrestlers participate in the annual tradition of dyeing their hair blonde. The origin of this tradition is unknown, but it always happens right before the district tournament to represent team unity. “It’s just this sense of community,” junior and varsityContinue Reading
Almost 100 years later, Black History Month is still celebrated nationwide, but students and staff have said that controversy still exists around the significance of the month. While some said they think the month is necessary for society to progress, others said that there may be better ways to combatContinue Reading
On a night filled with tension and emotions, the Fairfax County School Board convened their first public meeting since the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Member-at-Large Ryan McElveen introduced a resolution calling for legislative bodies at the state and federal level to introduce legislative reforms to combat gun violenceContinue Reading
The highly anticipated solo film for the Marvel Comics superhero Black Panther came out on Feb. 15, with Chadwick Boseman playing the title character. Since its release, Black Panther has grossed over $200 million. Marvel Studios produced a solid product with enough attention to detail to impress even the mostContinue Reading
Every year, the spring sports season brings the same teams back into their respective roles. Tennis, on the other hand has come across some difficulties with their teams due to limitations in budget. These limitations mean that tennis does not have a JV team when in previous years, that wasContinue Reading
Abe Savage’s music may be loud and full of explicit lyrics, but the meaning reaches a lot further than that. “I make music because I’ve [had problems] and I broke them and by me being the difference I want to show the youth that [they] can overcome any pillars theyContinue Reading
The 2018 Winter Olympics took place in Pyeongchang, South Korea from Feb. 7 to Feb. 25. Over 90 countries brought their teams to the Olympics this year to compete in the 15 different events. Senior Brady La Rue saidContinue Reading
Statesmen Choir held its first-ever singing talent show, Broadway Desserts Cabaret, on Feb. 16. In this unprecedented event, 32 students sang a variety of songs for an audience during a two-hour program. “I opened up Broadway Desserts to everyone,” music teacher and choir director Kelli Pierson said. “I kind ofContinue Reading
Bakeology club hosts holiday fundraisers throughout the year in order to focus on their culinary skills while resupplying themselves through monetary funds. Bakeology consists of both Culinary Arts students and those who opted to join them voluntarily. “I have some students who have never done this [cooking] at home andContinue Reading
No one loves cliché romantic gestures more than I do, so while I’ll never be against the Valentine’s Day tradition of buying that special someone a box of chocolates or an overpriced teddy bear, I take issue with the underlying notions surrounding the holiday. My issues with Valentine’s Day stemsContinue Reading