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From left to right: Taro Milk Tea, Fresh Milk Tea, Matcha Milk Tea, Green Thai Tea, and Pistachio Milk Tea.

Teas’N You review

Jessica Purevtugs and Aileen Wu December 13, 2022

Located just off Leesburg Pike, a quaint little tea shop attracts dozens of customers every day. Teas’N You is the quintessential cafe, marketing itself as one of the “newest, best, and most innovative...

HEROES & VILLAINS album cover, resembling Pink Floyd's album while being engulfed in flames.

HEROES & VILLAINS album review

Khushi Rana, Online Managing Editor and A&E Editor December 8, 2022

American record producer Leland Tyler Wayne, famously known as Metro Boomin, released his ninth album on Dec. 2. Boomin has been a fan favorite with his upbeat melodies and noteworthy production. After...

Much Ado About Nothing Review

Much Ado About Nothing Review

Madie Turley and Tara Pandey December 2, 2022

From Old English to flapper dresses, TheatreMcLean’s Much Ado About Nothing was a play that spanned centuries. Combining the 16th, 20th, and 21st century, the show was a delightful blend of elements...

Cast members pose in a 1920s-style car reminiscent of the setting of the show, which takes place in the roaring 20s.

Much to see with fall play

Tara Pandey and Madie Turley November 15, 2022

TheatreMcLean is taking on the oldest rom-com in the books for its first production of the year, performing "Much Ado About Nothing," a play from the late 16th century written by William Shakespeare. “I...

The album cover of Drake and 21 Savage's newest joint record, Her Loss.

Her Loss Review

Aaron Stark, Fact Checker November 12, 2022

Toronto-based rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage released their highly anticipated album, Her Loss, on November 4th, 2022. The album was originally scheduled to be released on October 28,...

Midnights' album cover, showing songwriter Taylor Swift lighting a candle to represent a new era.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights album review

Dania Reza, Assistant Design Editor-in-chief October 31, 2022

Songwriter Taylor Swift released her anticipated tenth studio album, Midnights on Oct. 21. Following her 2020 releases of Folklore and Evermore, most fans expected the new record to be a calm, subtle,...

Z-Burger's food, featuring a cup of fries, a fairly middle of the pack burger, and a disappointing hot dog.

Z-Burger Review

Aaron Stark, Reporter October 28, 2022

Rating: 6.5/10 Recently, the Washington D.C.-based burger joint Z-Burger launched a new location in McLean. According to their website, Z-Burger has been featured by various popular television channels...

How to spend this autumn like Rory Gilmore

How to spend this autumn like Rory Gilmore

Minsong Ha and Sarah Soltani October 28, 2022

It's Gilmore Girls season! To spend your fall season like the classic television series, follow these steps: Friday Movie Night: Eat Pop-Tarts, one of Rory and Lorelei's favorite snacks. Keep it simple...

A bracket that puts 16 Trader Joe's items from the Fall line head-to-head.

Trader Joe’s: Fall Product Face-off

Farah Eljazzar and Tara Pandey October 28, 2022

Trader Joe's is an increasingly popular grocery store, especially for their seasonal products. Fan favorites such as the store's take on Oreos—Joe-Joe's, come back each season for Halloween, Christmas...

New Wave makes return to mainstream media

Brooke Thomas and Ingrid Shumway October 28, 2022

What type of music do you listen to? For many, this can be a make-or-break question. From indie to rap songs, the 21st century individual has developed a large range of musical interests. With the increase...

McLean students junior Caitlyn Lee (left) and junior Natalie Vu (right) examine the pastries on display at Fresh Baguette.

Fresh Baguette review

Alexa Sribar, Online Sports Editor October 27, 2022

Fresh Baguette, a local French bakery, opened its fifth location in the McLean area over Labor Day weekend. It promises authentic and decadent pastries for customers, but has yet to truly prove itself...

The Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, Apple Crisp Oat Milk, and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.

Starbucks fall menu review

Elise Walker and Alexandra Kofinis October 27, 2022

As we move into November and temperatures drop, it’s evident that fall is here. Autumn brings changing leaves, pumpkins, and the long-awaited arrival of the Starbucks fall menu. For long-time Starbucks...

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