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Noah Barnes, A&E Editor

Noah Barnes is a senior in his fourth year of journalism at McLean High School, and an A&E editor for The Highlander. He plays on the Varsity soccer team, and enjoys sports of all kinds. Outside of school, he enjoys keeping updated on current events, watching movies, and trying new foods.

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Senior JT Fulkerson poses with Mr. Walker and Ms. Frew after they found their missing chairs.

Seniors prank the school on their way out

May 21, 2022
Junior Chris Morabito slides into 3rd base right before the ball catches him.

McLean baseball defeat Washington-Liberty to end off season

May 13, 2022
Energy Drinks: Whats worth purchasing?

Energy Drinks: What’s worth purchasing?

April 16, 2022
After a hard fought battle between the two rivals, McLean defeated Langley 57-52 to win the Rotary Trophy, the award granted to the winner of the crosstown rivalry.

Varsity boys basketball team defeats Langley in epic showdown

January 26, 2022
In typical Weeknd fashion, Abel Tesfaye dresses up and embodies a certain character in order to promote his album. For his previous album After Hours, he dressed up in a red suit and a heavily bandaged face. Now, he swaps the gore prosthetics for an aged version of himself, complete with wrinkles and grey facial hair.

Tune in to Dawn FM

January 8, 2022
McLean defeated Langley 3-2 in the Regional semifinals. The victory earned them their first-ever trip to the Virginia State Championships.

McLean volleyball advances to regional finals

November 7, 2021
BEE CAREFUL —Senior Jordan Coopersmith cautiously removes a rack from his hive. He took up beekeeping during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

Senior takes up beekeeping

September 13, 2021
The plain black album cover came as a shock to many fans. Most were too happy to see the album released to care, though.

Donda drops

August 29, 2021
High School done, College begins — Senior Kobe McCowan graduated from high school and is ready to take on a new path in his life at VCU. He is very excited to begin his journey and what will appear in his way. (Image by Kobe McCowan)

What do in-state college decisions look like?

June 2, 2021
The Off-Season Album Review

The Off-Season Album Review

May 21, 2021
Junior Varun Veluri struggles to focus on his math classwork while at home. The abundance of distractions at home makes it harder for students to be engaged during class.

Schools should promote in-person learning

May 11, 2021
McCrypto club meetings record massive turnout despite the pandemic. Meetings are held through Google Meet and led by founder Arman Nikmorad.

Economics club frenzy

March 26, 2021
Apple has come a long way in their technology since their first iPhone. However, in recent years they have not put anything groundbreaking on the table. Photo obtained via Creative Commons license.

Apple lacking innovation?

March 10, 2021
Jack seeks to cement himself in the rap game with his first studio album. With a little work, he could become a big star.(Atlantic Records)

Jack Harlow debuts Thats What They All Say

December 18, 2020
Movies like The Grinch have plot and character similarities with many other classic holiday films. This led many to think why this is. Image obtained via creative commons license.

Clichés and stereotypes in holiday movies

December 17, 2020
Barrett stands by as Trump introduces her as his nominee for Supreme Court Justice in a Rose Garden White House ceremony. It is still unconfirmed whether this selection will stand with the upcoming election. (Image obtained via The White House on Flickr under a Creative Commons license.)

Trump chooses Amy Coney Barrett to replace RBG

September 30, 2020

Soccer Season Restarts in Germany

June 7, 2020
Photo Credit: Epic Records

Future’s High Off Life

May 15, 2020
Drake looks back at his past in his latest release.

A Drake demo for dark times

May 11, 2020
Food and other necessary supplies fly off the shelves as people prepare for the worst.

Although serious, COVID-19 is causing unnecessary hysteria

March 16, 2020
BTS Releases Chart Topping Album

BTS Releases Chart Topping Album

March 14, 2020
Hoonjeong Chung poses with her book, Museum Guide for Temporary Washingtonians.

Hoonjeong Hwang Chung publishes a book

February 5, 2020
Levis stadium on a warm fall day where the 49ers play

Superbowl LIV presents a new match-up

February 1, 2020
The book drive box gathers more and more reading material as the days pass by.

Book drive gives back to the community

December 20, 2019
McLean sets up to contest an inbound in the first period.

McBasketball starts off with a bang

December 13, 2019
McLean senior John Godwin participates in the blood drive. Student body president could not help but to donate

Leadership takes initiative

December 5, 2019
The Varsity Golf team tees off in the Liberty District Golf tournament.

McLean varsity golf misses out on states

October 6, 2019
Abi Sastry smiles in anticipation at a fall mock conference for Model UN. His several hours of preparation gives him a confidence boost.

A Future Genius

February 8, 2019

McWelcomers prepare for transfer students

October 9, 2018
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