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The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Jiayue Zou

Jiayue Zou, Managing Editor

Jiayue Zou is a junior in her third year of journalism. Outside of journalism, she enjoys listening to music and watching TV shows.

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Costco Wholesale added two new sundaes to their food court menu. Left to right: Chocolate Caramel Brownie Sundae and Vanilla Caramel Brownie Sundae.

Not-so-solid sundaes

Clara Marcott and Jiayue Zou
October 30, 2025
ICE targets McLean family

ICE targets McLean family

Jiayue Zou, Olivia Wood and Prisha Gupta
October 16, 2025
From left to right: Peet's Coffee Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Fresh Baguette Pumpkin Spice Latte, Tatte Bakery and Cafe Iced Tahini Pumpkin Oatmilk Latte and Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte. The best of this beloved autumnal beverage is from Starbucks.

Sipping into fall

Clara Marcott and Jiayue Zou
October 13, 2025
Interact club president Chloe Jeong takes a vow to get officially recognized by the Rotary Club. This week, the Rotary Club hosted McLean Interact Club's induction ceremony.

Interact joins Rotary

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
May 25, 2025
Inside Midori - The neutral-toned aesthetic of the cafe presents a warm and friendly atmosphere for customers.

Spilling the “tea” on Midori Tea House

Jiayue Zou, Caroline Su, Lauren Wood and Audrey Link
May 7, 2025
K-Pop boy band, Treasure, performs one of their songs, "Move," at The Theatre. Treasure experienced DC for the first time with their special U.S tour.

Treasure brings energetic performance to D.C.

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
April 10, 2025
Chinese Club finishes presenting the four great classic novels. With the end of the year approaching, the club also introduces open officer positions.

Chinese Club begins new leadership work

Jiayue Zou, Reporter
March 28, 2025
Interact Club members come together to discuss future plans and volunteer opportunities. In the next few months, the club hopes to participate in several volunteer activities to serve the community.

Interact club looks to the future

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
March 7, 2025
President Donald Trump signed executive orders regarding immigration. These orders altered several immigration policies, including tightening the southern border and deporting unauthorized immigrants.

New immigration policies roll out

Paghunda Ali and Jiayue Zou
March 2, 2025

Helping with chocolate festivities

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
January 27, 2025
Two staff and two students share their different tastes in holiday music. In the midst of the holiday spirit, various winter tunes are able to fill the air.

Holiday Jingles

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
December 24, 2024
Chloe Jeong, president of the club, sets up different baked goods and festive products for their booth. McLean Interact Club uses Holiday Bazaar as an opportunity to promote their club.

Interactions during the holiday season

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
December 17, 2024
Students check in in the cafeteria before continuing to the gym. After buying the Homecoming tickets on Etix, students were required to show a receipt before going to the dance.

Highlanders let down their hair at Tangled dance

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
October 23, 2024
The newly implemented schedule has altered how students go about the school day. Students go to Highlander Time 1 after going to Highlander Time 2 the day before.

New schedule shakes up McLean

Jiayue Zou and Amara Sanchez Martin
October 9, 2024
Chinese club has been a popular hotspot since its debut last year. Students fill the classroom for the interest meeting as the new school year begins.

Chinese connections

Jiayue Zou, News Editor
October 7, 2024
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