The Fairfax County School Board selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the Superintendent, replacing Interim Superintendent Steven Lockard. Brabrand currently serves as the Superintendent of the Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Virginia. “I absolutely think [Dr. Brabrand] is a good choice,” junior and student advisory council member Emma ChoiContinue Reading

Studying can often be stressful and require lots of concentration. But, a playlist filled with good music can turn studying into something enjoyable. Here, Rank & File lists the best songs for your study sessions. “Location” by Khalid This song gives off chill vibes that make studying enjoyable. Its unqiueContinue Reading

A single blue locker appeared within the row of red lockers upstairs in E Hall a few weeks ago. Without a clear justification for its arrival, the student body formed many conspiracies surrounding why this new locker had suddenly appeared out of the blue. “I heard a kid got stuckContinue Reading

DECA traveled to Anaheim, California from April 26 to 29 for the International Career Development Conference. “I really valued the leadership experience, friendships made and professional exposure that I wouldn’t have otherwise had as a teenager,” senior Logan Murtha said. Placements Top 10 in the world: Buying and Merchandising TeamContinue Reading

The Muslim Student Association decided upon a clothing drive for their charity project and hosted it for one week in May. The MSA includes Muslim teachers and students, but the club is not exclusive and welcomes non-Muslims who seek to learn more about the religion. Senior Christina Hall, a non-muslim,Continue Reading

Alien: Covenant, the sequel to Prometheus (2012) and the next installment of the Alien prequel series came out on May 19. The science-fiction horror film, starring Michael Fassbender and Katherine Waterston, revolves around the colony ship, the Covenant, as it diverts from its original destination after receiving a cryptic radioContinue Reading

Former US Army Engineer Officer Jim O’Brien visited the Marshall community on May 16 in the College and Career Center to inform interested students about different military path options after graduating high school. O’Brien listed the different military paths available to students, such as the Army, the Navy, the AirContinue Reading

The IB Language and Literature team earned an FCPS Excellence Award for student achievements in their classrooms. The Excellence Award is for individuals and groups that are nominated in one of four categories: innovation, impact on others, growth and student achievement. “This year we had 10 individuals and 10 teamsContinue Reading

Seniors reflect on their regrets and successes of applying to colleges, offering their advice for those getting ready for the process. “Everyone says don’t be modest in college applications, but what they really should tell you is, ‘Think of the most impressive way to describe whatever it is, and describeContinue Reading