Shelves stacked high with bright yarn and walls adorned in a spectrum of colorful, handmade art bring to life a playground where imagination thrives. Each of these pieces aren't crafted by professionals,...

Over the past few months, students across FCPS have held walkouts to protest against raids and deportations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As students stood up for this cause,...

In light of wars in the Middle East and political conflicts, Muslim communities have been consistently targeted with racism and hate crimes. Many people feel a need of self censorship or conceal their...

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...

"the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo - 5/10 Off Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, “the cure” is reminiscent of Rodrigo’s early days of her breakout album, SOUR....

Everyone wants to be loved, but what happens when the wrong type of love becomes more terrifying than being alone. Obsession debuted in theaters on May 15 and has gained significant popularity on social...

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...

*Trigger warning: images depict realistic mock wounds/blood   On May 22, Falls Church Academy transformed into the site of a catastrophic collision as students participated in the school’s...

Beginning next school year, VA Senate Bill 108 aims to implement stricter phone-use regulations during school periods. The bill prohibits students from using their phones throughout the entire school day,...

On Thursday May 28, the McLean Highlander baseball team faced the Oakton Cougars in the first round of the regional tournament. “We wanted to win by any means necessary and play the game with the...

After nearly three years on break from touring, Harry Styles returned to the stage this spring with his highly anticipated Together, Together stadium tour, marked by his first show on May 16 at the Johan...

In just one season, the new Off Campus series has become one of the most talked about dramas on streaming networks. Since its May 13 premier on Prime Video, the show has exploded across social media, drawing...