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The Highlander

The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander

Akash Balenalli

Akash Balenalli, Website Editor-in-Chief

Akash Balenalli is a senior in Journalism 3. He enjoys photography, playing the cello, computer programming, drawing, reading and learning about the world. Akash is also a substitute section editor, designer and social media manager for The Highlander.

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Protesters chant phrases against abortion restrictions and the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.

Students host pro-choice walkout

Akash Balenalli, Website editor-in-chief
May 9, 2022
Mount Vernon District Representative Karen Corbett Sanders motions for the board to consider moving in-person learning earlier than previously planned. The motion comes at a time when political tension regarding reopening the public is high.

FCPS considers changing return to school date

Akash Balenalli, Website editor-in-chief
October 30, 2020
BLACKPINK's THE ALBUM is a misstep for the Korean pop superstars. (YG Entertainment/Interscope Records)

THE ALBUM: BLACKPINK misses the mark

Akash Balenalli, Website Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2020
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