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JJ Steeg

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor

JJ Steeg is a senior at McLean in her second year of journalism. In her free time, she likes to read, paint and watch baseball.

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Senior Rehna Saalinger poses at a Brown University media day. Saalinger has committed to the D1 university for gymnastics.

Cartwheeling into college

JJ Steeg, A&E editor
February 26, 2025
The deluxe edition of Sabrina Carpenter's album, "Short n' Sweet", was released on Feb. 14. The album includes four new tracks, as well as a Dolly Parton feature on the previously released song, "Please Please Please".

Sabrina Carpenter is even shorter and sweeter

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
February 24, 2025
Climate change spreads its effects across the country

Climate change spreads its effects across the country

Maria Saucedo Rozo and JJ Steeg
January 29, 2025
Mac Miller's album, 'Balloonerism', came out on Jan. 17. This is Miller's second posthumous album, running just under an hour at 58 minutes.

Balloonerism flies past expectations

Julia Schildkraut and JJ Steeg
January 27, 2025
Senior Imani Battle draws on the cover of the GSA's new zine. Students gathered at a meeting on Jan. 24 to help design and finalize the cover and pages before it's publication.

GSA to release second annual zine

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
January 25, 2025
One of Them Days, starring KeKe Palmer and SZA was released on Friday, Jan. 17. The buddy-adventure movie follows two best friends in their day around L.A. as they attempt to earn their rent money back.

It’s One of Them Days to bring back comedy

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
January 22, 2025
Senior Will Lewey overpowers his opponent during a wrestling match. Lewey's wrestling career has helped shape both his future and his aspirations.

Wrestler Will Lewey continues to dominate the mat

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
January 13, 2025
Lucius (Paul Mescal) and Acacius (Pedro Pascal) battle for their lives in the Colosseum. As they clash, their brawl becomes not just a fight for survival, but for honor.

Gladiator II brings strength and honor back

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
December 2, 2024
BAMS: An autumn escape

BAMS: An autumn escape

JJ Steeg, Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut
October 30, 2024
On the road of teaching

On the road of teaching

Maria Saucedo Rozo and JJ Steeg
October 16, 2024
The GSA plans to meet on Oct. 10 to redesign the bulletin board outside B155. The board will feature key details about the GSA's meetings

GSA to increase club promotion

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
October 10, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet" came out on Aug. 23. Only 36 minutes long, the title is an accurate reflection of the energetic pop album.

Short n’ Sweet: summery, sparkling and slightly caffeinated

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
August 25, 2024
McLean's rock was painted in a rainbow pattern to celebrate pride month and McLean's LGBTQ+ community. The rock was painted after school on June 10.

GSA paints rock in honor of Pride Month

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor
June 11, 2024
Heather Bovaird spends time in Washington, D.C. during her time at Gallaudet University. Spending time around the university's campus allowed Bovaird to practice her ASL skills one to one.

Bovaird brings light to sign language

Maria Saucedo Rozo and JJ Steeg
May 29, 2024
"Model", Wallow's fourth studio album, was released on May 24. The indie-pop album features 12 tracks.

The “Model” for a perfect album

JJ Steeg, Reporter
May 24, 2024
Junior Sara Gladczenko poses her nails after getting them done for prom. Staying loyal to her favorite salon, she got them done at A Plus Salon.

Students prepare for a magical night in Paris

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
May 18, 2024
A GSA-made banner promoting pride and acceptance, planned to be put up for Pride month this coming June. The banner is planned to be installed with the two displays.

GSA to create displays in honor of pride month

JJ Steeg, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Manager Izzy Vanegas posing with the JV softball team after securing a win against Marshall. With Vanegas's help, the team trumped Marshall 18-1.

The faces behind the teams

JJ Steeg, Reporter
May 15, 2024
The Highlander Music Picks: April 2024

The Highlander Music Picks: April 2024

JJ Steeg, Reporter
April 24, 2024
An example of a common tip left after a meal

Time to talk about tipping

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
April 21, 2024
Taylor Swift’s album, “The Tortured Poets Department” was released on April 19. The album was released just two months after Swift announced it at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

‘The Tortured Poet’ inside Taylor Swift lives on

JJ Steeg, Reporter
April 20, 2024
"Found Heaven", Conan Gray's third studio album, was released on April 5, 2024.

Conan Gray’s new album brings listeners to musical heaven

JJ Steeg, Reporter
April 8, 2024
The Gender Sexuality Alliance released their first zine on Feb. 27, placing the zines around school for students to read and browse through.

Gender Sexuality Alliance releases first zine

JJ Steeg, Reporter
March 21, 2024
Lopez's 9th studio album was released on Feb. 16, 2024 as a sister to her 2002 album, This Is Me...Then.

J. Lo re-enters the music scene

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
February 27, 2024
Marley DeRienzo, co-president of McLean's GSA, and Astra Smith show their support for the rally

GSAs hold anti-book ban rally at board meeting

JJ Steeg, Reporter
February 14, 2024
A comedic and familial take on Christmas, widely released on Sept. 26

Bundle up with holiday media

Hamna Humanyou and JJ Steeg
December 23, 2023
The 2023-2024 cover of the GSA’s annual zine is centered around transgender visibility.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance begin annual zine production

JJ Steeg, Reporter
December 21, 2023
The wide release poster of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" features its all-star cast and is set to premiere November 17th.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes shoots through the heart

JJ Steeg, Reporter
December 2, 2023
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