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FCPS's new social media policy requires teachers to approve posts before publication
McLean posts new social media policy
Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut November 14, 2025

McLean released a new policy regardingthe management of clubs’ social media accounts in early October....

McLean Highlander Math League co-presidents Daniel Kim and Jeffrey Yin proudly hold the team's 2nd place award at the 2025 Duke Math Meet on Nov. 8. Last year, McLean's A team placed 6th overall.
Math team dominates Duke
Ryan Kang, Editor-in-Chief • November 10, 2025

The McLean Highlander Math League (MHML) headed down to Duke University on Nov. 8 to compete in the 2025...

Vehicles line the curbside of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The airport experienced continuous flight delays similar to many airports across the US, a direct result of the government shutdown.
Government shutdown causes flight reductions
Abby Cai and Karin Leverett November 10, 2025

Last week, the ongoing federal shutdown officially became the longest government shutdown in history—the...

River-Sea Chocolates sells some of their chocolates in packets. The main ingredients used are cacao beans, sugar and milk.
Chocolate factory opens new shop in Reston 
Karin Leverett, Opinions Editor • November 14, 2025

With the goal of preserving the environment, chocolate shop and factory River-Sea Chocolates creates craft bean-to-bars using cacao from small-scale farmers. They already have a location in Chantially,...

Rolling gradebook does more harm than good
Rolling gradebook does more harm than good
Abby Cai and Online News Editor November 14, 2025

With weekly quizzes and back to back tests, student burnout is already high. Now imagine staring at a bad grade for not just one quarter, but the entire year. That’s what a student’s life will look...

Senior outside hitter Zolo Ganzorig spikes a ball onto Herndon. McLean ran many dominant offensive plays during the game.
McLean triumphs over Herndon in regional semifinals
Rosie Liu, News Editor • November 11, 2025
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The new Starbucks holiday menu offers a variety of drinks and sweets.
New Starbucks holiday menu
Caroline Selbe and Charlotte Wood November 12, 2025
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WMHS News – Special Edition – May 2025

Minute with Min Episode 4: The Risk of Rescinded Acceptances
Minsong Ha and Aaron Stark May 11, 2025

In this episode, host Minsong Ha talks with co-editor-in-chief Aaron Stark and McLean’s college and career specialist Mary Barnes about college...

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