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The United States Capitol building offers numerous ghosts, including some with recognizable names. To learn more, I would recommend going on a Capitol Hill ghost tour.

Five local spine-chilling ghost tours you can’t miss

Allie Deutsch, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

When autumn leaves cling to skeletal branches and moonlight drifts through the street, no activity is better than a ghost tour. Underneath lantern light, a guide takes a tour group to historic buildings...

Front left to right: Wegmans Mini Apple Pie, Livin' the Pie Life Apple Caramel Pie, Founding Farmers Apple Pie and the Acme Pie Company Apple Pie. Out of them, the best was the Acme Pie Company one.

Apple of our pie

Clara Marcott and Amara Sanchez Martin October 30, 2024

With the glorious months of fall in full force, we embarked on a mission: find the best pie within a 25 minute drive of McLean High School. We visited four places, three bakeries and one grocery store...

Tyler, The Creator poses for the cover of his new album, CHROMAKOPIA. The album released on Oct. 28.

CHROMAKOPIA, a dive into self reflection

Caleb Powell-Terry, Reporter October 30, 2024

On Oct. 28, award winning rapper, Tyler, The Creator, released his album CHROMAKOPIA. This album comes after a very short roll-out with two single releases: “St. Chroma" and "Noid", along with various...

Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story, released on Sept. 19, explores the complex relationships within the Menendez family leading up to the infamous 1989 murders.

Monsters will mash your mind

Ela Patel-Euler, Online Opinions Editor October 30, 2024

Upon noticing Monsters, a TV series released on Sept. 19, I initially expected it to be a series similar to any other, describing the cruel, heinous crimes of a killer and explaining how they were caught....

Okonomi: the Asian Chipotle

Lauren Wood and Addie Harris October 30, 2024

Though McLean has no shortage of fast-casual restaurants, it’s not difficult to grow tired of chains like Chipotle, Cava and Chopt day after day. It may be a bit of a trek from McLean, but Okonomi...

BAMS: An autumn escape

BAMS: An autumn escape

JJ Steeg, Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut October 30, 2024

Carrie by Stephen King  A classic Stephen King novel, Carrie reflects the epitome of the Halloween spirit with its supernatural theme, chilling atmosphere and the increasing anxiety of what events...

Beginning October 22, fans across the U.S. can try the new Wicked-inspired beverages at Starbucks. These drinks include refresher Glinda’s Pink Potion and coffee-based Elphaba’s Cold Brew.

Wicked-inspired Starbucks drinks will not be “Popular”

Audrey Link and Lauren Wood October 30, 2024

With the theater premiere of Wicked just a month away, Starbucks has launched a new collection of beverages and merchandise to celebrate the cinematic event. Beginning October 22, fans across the US can...

Jack Skellington standing in the middle of a blue and orange background. On the blue side is Christmas, and on the orange side is Halloween.

Frightful or festive?

Elaina Heinitz, Reporter October 28, 2024

As Halloween approaches, movies like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice and Scream come to mind, offering a nostalgic laugh or an entertaining scare under dim, spooky lights. But where does the 1993 stop-motion...

Gracie Abrams releases Deluxe version of her "The Secret of Us" album, her second studio album.

The Secret of Us continues in new deluxe album

Julia Schildkraut, Copy Editor October 26, 2024

On Oct. 18, American pop singer Gracie Abrams released the deluxe version of her second studio album, The Secret of Us.  The original album featured 13 tracks, and a feature from the award winning singer,...

A gracefully poised statue occupies the middle of the carefully composed frame in Melvin's short film "Happy Statue". "Happy Statue" is Melvin's most recent and proudest work.

Indi’s endeavor in Indie Filmmaking

Sakura Mogami, Features Editor October 26, 2024

During the height of the pandemic, junior Indi Melvin found herself isolated, much like the rest of the world. Between online classes and finding new ways to pass time during lockdown, Melvin melded her...

The Capitol standing tall in all its glory, the crowd blissfully unaware of the pawsible terror that lies within.

Haunted Histories

Emily Reisman and Sofia Ascencio Coreas October 22, 2024

Demon Cat (Washington, DC 20004) It’s an adorable sight at first—a little cat right beside the U.S. Capitol, but don’t be fooled by what you see. It seems to be a cat at first, but it will...

The Pumpkin Loaf was grossly spiced, and the consistency was visibly dense and heavy.

Trader Joe’s features a range of fall favorites

Zoe Robell, Designer October 14, 2024

Trader Joe’s released their fall items earlier this month, featuring a mix of new products and familiar favorites that capture the essence of autumn. With specially flavored pumpkin and maple goods,...

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