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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Marina Qu

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief

Marina Qu is a third-year journalist and one of the Editors-in-Chief of the The Highlander. A VHSL, CSPA and JEA award-winner, she enjoys writing about local news relevant to the community and collaborating with other reporters. Outside of journalism, she loves to spend time with her little sister Regina and taste food from around the world!

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Class of 2021, signing off

Class of 2021, signing off

Marina Qu and Lia Vincenzo
May 21, 2021
New guidelines assist in-person learning safety

New guidelines assist in-person learning safety

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2021
Juniors introduce Highlander Stories Club

Juniors introduce Highlander Stories Club

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2021
McLean holds first virtual art show

McLean holds first virtual art show

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is making changes to its admissions process.

FCPS proposes merit lottery for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Marina Qu and Aleena Gul
October 28, 2020
Social studies teacher Joseph Dwyer instructs AP Psychology in an empty classroom at McLean. He chooses to teach at school despite virtual learning.

FCPS plans to bring all students back by Jan. 26

Marina Qu and Maya Amman
October 28, 2020
A school bus sits in the Longfellow parking lot. FCPS students remained in online school this year.

Selected groups of students start in-person instruction this week

Marina Qu and Aleena Gul
October 5, 2020
McLean clubs recruiting

McLean clubs recruiting

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2020
Dr. Jerome Adams is the 20th U.S. Surgeon General. He was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Lacey Adams)

Q&A with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

Akash Balenalli and Marina Qu
June 13, 2020
Presentation of Distance Learning Plan slide outlines basic grading policy for the remainder of the school year

UPDATE: Grading system to be changed during online learning

Marina Qu, News Editor
March 27, 2020
UPDATE: FCPS closed through April 10

UPDATE: FCPS closed through April 10

Marina Qu
March 13, 2020
Superintendent Scott Brabrand answers parents' questions regarding school shutdown and coronavirus during the Fairfax County Health Department Press Conference. The conference was held on Thursday, March 14.

FCPS remains open as coronavirus spreads

Marina Qu
March 12, 2020
SHE'S OPEN—Senior Elly Glenn catches the ball on McLean's side of the court, getting ready to either make a basket or pass to another teammate.

[Photo] McLean girls basketball loses at Langley

Ana Paula Ibarraran, Reporter
January 12, 2020
McLean students hold up Go McLean written on newpapers. The stakes of the match were high as it was played against school rival Langley High.

[Photo] McLean ends the season strong

Mae Monaghan, Reporter
February 2, 2020

Virginia Education Committee amends New Voices bill

Marina Qu, News Editor
February 15, 2020
China’s Coronavirus spreads

China’s Coronavirus spreads

Marina Qu, News Editor
January 25, 2020
Player Aaron Bremser attempts to get control of the ball at tip-off.

Crosstown rivalry intensifies

Ben Brooks and Marina Qu
January 12, 2020
An young adult holds a sign to protest President Trump during the Women's March on Jan. 19, 2019. Recently, adolescents have been playing major roles in social and political movements such as Fridays for Future Climate Strike.

Social activists in training

Marina Qu, News Editor
January 6, 2020
Your contact info is on sale for 47 cents

Your contact info is on sale for 47 cents

Marina Qu, News Editor
November 15, 2019
Cast members Amanda Mullet, John Godwin, Michael Aten, Graham Cole, Benjamin Cudmore, Avery Versaw, Sophie Camus and Nathan Fimbres pose for press photos. TheatreMcLean’s fall production of You Can’t Take It With You will show in the McLean auditorium Nov. 20-24.

You can take the fall play with you

Nicholas Lohman and Marina Qu
November 14, 2019
Cheerleader Atticus Gore holds the flag with a big M, cheering up McFootball and the crowd. The usual football game brings students together to enjoy their Friday night.

McLean Football fights a hard battle against Yorktown

Marina Qu and Shruthi Manimaran
October 13, 2019
FCPS online filter receive mixed comments

FCPS online filter receive mixed comments

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September 30, 2019
Women protest Trump's Imposition of the So-Called Gag Rule in Chicago.

Life Protection Act protects no one

Marina Qu, Reporter
June 4, 2019
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Enraged parents oppose rehab center next to McLean High

Marina Qu, Reporter
April 26, 2019
Overcrowding solutions proposed

Overcrowding solutions proposed

Marina Qu and Haine Jung
April 2, 2019
Speakers from the Health Science careers explains their professions as psychologist and psychiatrist. Sophomore Career Talks was held on Mar. 26.

Sophomores seek answers for their future

Marina Qu, Reporter
March 27, 2019
Special projects administrator Kevin Sneed elaborates on the current overcrowding situation and solutions. The meeting was held in the McLean auditorium on Feb.19.

[Photo] Solutions to overcrowding in FCPS are discussed in PTSA General Meeting

Haine Jung, Reporter
March 2, 2019
A woman is holding a sign that says "I cannot believe I still have to protest." The Women's March of 2019 took place in D.C. on Jan. 19 after delays due to snow and government shutdown.

Women’s march 2019: photo gallery

Marina Qu, Reporter
January 24, 2019
Public hearing on CIP proposal was held on Jan. 8 in Jackson Middle School.

FCPS parents demand a more practical solution for overcrowding

Marina Qu and Haine Jung
January 10, 2019
Seniors John Mutersbaugh (left) and Jules Le Menestrel (right) smile wearing their medals. The team stood out of more than 50 groups and received the "best theme" award in the BI II Hackathon.

24 Hours to save the ocean

Marina Qu, Reporter
December 7, 2018
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