The Highlander

Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Madison High School

June 7, 2016

Following two away losses to Fairfax and South Lakes, McLean boys lacrosse looked to turn things around against a tough Madison team. McLean's Coach Simmons emphasized the importance of the game...

Perceived Islamophobic comments prompt boycott of VHSL State Debate tournament

May 12, 2016

Nine of the 12 members of the Fairfax County School Board waded into controversy on April 28 when they sent a signed letter urging the Virginia High School League to avoid using Liberty University as a...

New characters steal the show in Daredevil season two

April 18, 2016

WARNING: SPOILERS As season one of Daredevil came to a close I had my doubts about the new season. My main concern was that they would not be able to top the riveting plot line and intriguing characters...

2016 the year grime takes over

January 6, 2016

If you ask a McLean student to name three rappers, odds are two of the three would be Kanye West and Drake. If you ask about Skepta, Krept & Konan, or Stormzy hardly any McLean students would recognize...

Movies to Look Forward to in 2016

January 2, 2016

As the weather gets colder and winter break draws closer, students are reminded that the 2015 is almost over. Yet, with the new year comes the release of a multitude of new, highly anticipated movies....

Coloring Cares Away At Laugh More Stress Less Week

December 19, 2015

McLean High School 101: Helpful tips for new students

October 29, 2015

Each and every year, large groups of new students arrive at McLean usually with their eyes wide and jaws dropped, already overwhelmed by their big transition to a new school. Here are some of the problems that many new Highlanders are likely to face in their first time in McLean High School and some of the ways they can cope with those problems.

McLean Homecoming & Spirit Week

October 20, 2015

A night on the town, exploring the city, it’s Midnight in Manhattan. The big homecoming dance, “Midnight in Manhattan”, will be on Oct. 24. Girls, come in your sparkly dresses, and boys, in...

Editor’s Playlists

October 19, 2015

Check out the playlists featured in issue one of The Highlander! (A few of the songs are missing because they were not available on spotify) Ashiwin https://play.spotify.com/user/21lurnxj4zvfnsxllratyg4uy/playlist/2ZuytLXj7uqu2rHQDrw3Li Liam https://play.spotify.com/user/21lurnxj4zvfnsxllratyg4uy/playlist/33s9jLL3bzF9531OtK9MSK Melanie https://play.spotify.com/user/1219945801/playlist/74hPyWi0XziNVHaFRyB4on Jake https://play.spotify.com/user/barnetthome/playlist/21p9rCVBXgBDHlrkpoGQue (A...