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MSA members gather to create prayer beads using strings and a variety of different colored beads.
MSA organizes workshops to enhance community engagement
Paghunda Ali, Online News Editor • December 13, 2024

On Wednesday, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) held a meeting to strengthen their members’...

A guide to the McDance-a-Thon winter fundraisers. All proceeds and donations will be given to Children's National Hospital.
McDance-a-Thon hosts holiday fundraisers
Olivia Wood, Sports Editor • December 13, 2024

As the holiday season begins, McLean’s McDance-a-Thon club kicks off their multitude of winter fundraisers,...

NOVA representative Shannon Martinez outlines the details of the FAFSA form to families of rising college freshmen. The financial aid seminar took place at Langley High School on Dec 3.
A foray into financial aid
Emily Reisman, Reporter • December 4, 2024

Many seniors who have already submitted their college applications are sighing in relief, waving goodbye...

Students listen attentively while Lana describes her journey volunteering in the Gaza Strip. Lana proceeded to answer questions from students after the presentation.
Compassion on the front lines
Bayann Hamed, Features Editor • November 3, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a guest speaker, a local Palestinian-American nurse. The nurse, Lana, who asked for her last name to be omitted for her family’s safety,...

Junior Maria Ayvazyan and her cousin Eduard Yeremyan take a look at the money they have earned through fundraising. With these funds, they acquire resources for war-torn Armenian families.
Activists for Armenia
Ela Patel-Euler, Online Opinions Editor • October 30, 2024

Among the lush valleys and ancient mountains of Armenia, junior Maria Ayvazyan saw beyond the breathtaking scenery. She saw families on the streets without food, water or a place to go. Alongside her...

On Halloween, the science department dressed up as construction workers. Other departments also participated in the tradition, with teachers dressing up in various themes ranging from the Olympics to Nintendo.
Halloween costumes have no age limit
Prisha Gupta, Features Editor • November 2, 2024

When Halloween comes around each year, students debate whether or not they are too old to knock on their neighbors’ doors and yell the words “trick-or-treat!” While it makes sense to put an age limit...

The main page of the Virginia Department of Elections, where Virgnia voters access information about registration, results and election dates. The Department has been tasked with carrying out Youngkin's August executive order to remove 1,600 voters from state voter rolls in advance of the election.
Youngkin voter purge is a violation of democracy
Zakareya Hamed, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2024

In an Aug. 7 executive order, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin revealed a new policy directing the Department of Elections to remove ‘suspected noncitizens’ from the state’s voter rolls. The policy...

Senior guard Max Mullen dives for the ball on a fastbreak.
Chargers shock McLean
Saavan Vohra and Andrew Lohman December 11, 2024
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Lucius (Paul Mescal) and Acacius (Pedro Pascal) battle for their lives in the Colosseum. As they clash, their brawl becomes not just a fight for survival, but for honor.
Gladiator II brings strength and honor back
JJ Steeg, A&E Editor • December 2, 2024
The Falls is an open-all-day restaurant that opened in October 2023, replacing Liberty Barbecue. The Falls offers a diverse menu, much of which is inspired by barbecue cuisine, but which also incorporates dishes more traditional to the Northern East Coast, such as avocado toast.
Best in brunch
November 5, 2024
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Backroom Banter Episode 12: 2023-2024 Year in Review
Aaron Stark and Ryan Kang June 8, 2024

In this episode of backroom banter, Aaron and Ryan break down and review various notable events that occurred this school year. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bis6to1NGRJEoTpHiPctv  

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