Because Maple Avenue is cluttered with a seemingly random assortment of stores and restaurants, Magnolia Dessert Bar and Coffee can be easy to miss. The building may not necessarily be the most eye-catching or attractive, but the value of this restaurant, especially its originality, lies within. After entering, the settingContinue Reading
Over the school year, colleges advertise their distinct programs to students at Marshall by sending them personalized emails and mail. The college’s consulting companies share surveys, websites and tools designed to get students to apply for their school. They attract each student by targeted marketing and collecting personalized data filledContinue Reading
While the cost of private tutoring can range from 30 to 85 dollars, most schools offer peer tutoring for free. Some benefits of peer tutoring include higher academic achievement, improved social development and increased motivation. With the many benefits of peer tutoring, more students should take advantage of programs likeContinue Reading
While tipping is not a mandatory gesture, restaurants and hotel chains have greatly enforced the idea that you should tip your servers for adequate to good service. As someone who has been working in the restaurant industry for a little over five months now, I have realized how important tippingContinue Reading
The student government association (SGA) touts Stress Less Week as a valuable way to help students relax, but in reality the structure of the week misses the mark. As a junior and IB diploma candidate, I have a large workload and numerous Learn obligations including club meetings, getting tutoring pointsContinue Reading
elementary school contest Rank&File hosted a journalism contest for the sixth grade class at Lemon Road Elementary School following a visit and lesson from the editorial staff. After careful consideration, the staff selected “Sixth graders prevent imminent demise of trout” as the winner, which earned Rishika Jain a spot in theContinue Reading
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 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