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After each question, Dr. Reid provided thorough answers about the complex processes of the budget. Students were able to gain insight by speaking with her on this topic.
Superintendent invites student journalists for a press conference
Paghunda Ali, Online News Editor • April 13, 2025

On April 9, Superintendent Michelle Reid invited student journalists from across the county for a...

Theatre students perform at an event as part of the Cappies year-long program, organized by FCPS.
Trump takes the stage
Caroline Su, Opinions Editor • April 8, 2025

Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump became Board Chair of the Kennedy Center...

Crushed: Confronting Sexual Assault
Crushed: Confronting Sexual Assault
Allie Deutsch, Nimera Shanil, Minsong Ha and Gabriela Herrera April 2, 2025

Trigger warning: this article discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault and abuse, which...

Spring Break Diaries
Spring Break Diaries
Amara Sanchez Martin and Bayann Hamed April 13, 2025

Marissa Gaines: Physical Education and Drivers Education teacher Marissa Gaines takes advantage of the time she gets off of school in order to travel to new places. “This year I am going to West...

Trump to dismantle U.S. Constitution.
Trump pulls America out of the United States
Aileen Wu, Reporter • March 31, 2025

In yet another historic move, President Donald J. Trump announced today that he is beginning the process of withdrawing America from the United States.  “You know, we pulled out of the Paris Agreement,...

Senior defender Will Saxon takes a throw-in. Two of Saxon's throw-ins ended in goals for the Highlanders.
Highlanders pounce on Lions
Saavan Vohra, Reporter • April 12, 2025
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K-Pop boy band, Treasure, performs one of their songs, "Move," at The Theatre. Treasure experienced DC for the first time with their special U.S tour.
Treasure brings energetic performance to D.C.
Jiayue Zou, News Editor • April 10, 2025
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Dear Highlanders Episode 1: Passing the Torch
Nimera Shanil and Prisha Gupta March 28, 2025

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