Features – The Highlander

Jacob Miller was celebrating Thanksgiving with his family when he was younger. Now, COVID limits us to who we can be with during Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Plans

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
November 27, 2020

Jeffrey Brocketti’s AP Physics C M class goes live on BlackBoard Collaborate Ultra.
Students who turn off their microphones and cameras are shown as anonymous icons below.

Looking back at first quarter

Sangmin Song, Reporter
November 17, 2020

Virginia Young Democrats Teen Caucus advises teens on how to get involved

Virginia Young Democrats Teen Caucus advises teens on how to get involved

Valerie Paredes, Reporter
November 3, 2020

WOMAN OF POWER - Every day, Dr. Ellen Reilly works tirelessly to engage her students and teach them about the wonders of American Sign Language. Nothing can deter her from guiding the next generation on their journey as they explore the world of ASL. (Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Chen)

One woman inspires a wave of change

Mackenzie Chen, Online Opinions Editor
November 1, 2020

College applications often require multiple essays, and many students find it helpful to print them out and edit.

Seniors wrap up early action applications

Lia Vincenzo, News Editor
October 31, 2020

FRIZZLE FRASIER — Math teacher Rachel Frasier dresses up for Halloween in school last year. Prior to the pandemic, she came to school in a costume to celebrate the holiday. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Frasier)

COVID-friendly Halloween activities

Ivy Olson
October 31, 2020

McMatics aims to help students succeed in virtual math courses of all levels and offers drop-in tutoring every Monday. To request a long-term tutor, students can contact their math teacher or fill out the Google Form linked in the McMatics Instagram bio. (Image obtained via McMatics Instagram)

Peer tutoring in a virtual world

Hanna Boughanem
October 30, 2020

TO THE RESCUE - California firefighters use a fire truck to respond to an emergency. Depending on the location of the fire, firefighters switch between using a brush engine and a typical fire engine.

A wild year of wildfires

Nyla Marcott, Online News Editor
October 29, 2020

SWEET MEET - Club sponsor Bridget Donoghue took this picture of what a typical McDance-A-Thon meeting looks like online. Most clubs primarily use Google Meet because users have the ability to see everyone at the same time, making it more similar to in-person meetings.

McLean clubs go virtual

Belen Ballard and Gianna Russo
October 29, 2020

The Incheon Airport's terminal lounge is relatively quiet. COVID-19 has impacted the airport industry as much as airlines.

Traveling to South Korea during COVID-19

Andy Chung, Reporter
October 10, 2020

Top 10 free virtual tech classes to try this summer

Emily Mance
June 9, 2020

The founders of Shouseville pose for a photo. The company has exploded since its founding in late March.

Student business succeeds during quarantine

Josh Bass and Ben Brooks
June 2, 2020

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