Junior year can be intimidating and even downright scary sometimes, but with the right approach, you can make things a lot easier for yourself. Don’t take classes just for the AP credit Make sure...

In recent days, one of the hottest topics in the McLean hallways has been how short summer is. As we near the end of the 2026-27 school year, the reality of a short summer is not one most McLean students...

On May 29, Olive Young, South Korea’s leading beauty retailer, opened its first official U.S. store in Los Angeles. Marking the official start of the supply chain’s presence in America, Olive Young...

When students check their gradebook at the end of the quarter, they realize that only two summative assignments make up most of their grade in the class. This is the reality for students in classes such...

In a world dominated by streaming services, many people question whether movie theaters are still relevant. With Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Max offering thousands of movies and television shows from the...

At McLean High School, vending machines are available around the building during limited times of the school day. With access restricted to lunch periods and after school, students often have few reliable...

As the digital age continues to rise and technology is used in every part of everyday life, handwriting is losing its status as an essential skill. Students often disregard active practice of their...

At McLean High School, students often feel pressured to chase perfection instead of learning. The A-minus grading scale increases stress and turns school into a constant competition over percentages. In...

This school year, FCPS students enjoyed more holidays than previous years, with 40 days off in total. The change came through a 2023 FCPS school board decision, which approved a three-year plan to expand...

The College Board canceled 50 AP U.S. History scores Thursday after a student in the Lower Gym reportedly breathed during the document-based question (DBQ) section with unusual force. The incident occured...

When students at Centreville High School walked out in protest of recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they were threatened by school administrators. Students were told that, because...

The Highlander Internship Program (HIP) is an opportunity that many seniors look forward to all year, because it provides a unique chance to work towards one’s future education and career goals. However,...