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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Tara Pandey

Tara Pandey, Features Editor

Tara Pandey is a senior in her second year of journalism. In her free time she loves to listen to music, cook, try new food, thrift, and play with her dog.

All content by Tara Pandey
What's in a name?

What’s in a name?

Alexa Sribar and Tara Pandey
May 24, 2023
Zaid Abughazaleh, a member of the McLean Crew team, rows while fasting for Ramadan.

Students athletes manage competing and fasting throughout holy month

Tara Pandey, Features Editor
April 19, 2023
Seniors Emma Pirhala and Sophia Lebowitz dress up in floaties and goggles for immunity in Senior Assassin. Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Li

First round of Senior Assassin ends, leaving soaked seniors in its wake

Tara Pandey and Makda Bekele
April 18, 2023
The cover for "Munch (Feelin' U)," Ice Spice's breakout single and a song featured on "Like...?"

Like…? Is Not So Likeable

Tara Pandey and Makda Bekele
January 28, 2023
Parts of the set were constructed directly in the Black Box. If the show was moved to the auditorium the whole set would have to be moved to the stage along with it.

Ceiling collapse nearly derails upcoming play

Tara Pandey, Features Editor
January 26, 2023
Seniors Arielle Elise and Kate Fontaine, as well as junior Micah Pierce, all had key roles in TheatreMcLean's production of Much Ado About Nothing.

[Photo] TheatreMcLean actors sexually and verbally harassed during Much Ado About Nothing previews

Farah Eljazzar and Isabella DiPatri
December 15, 2022
Much Ado About Nothing Review

Much Ado About Nothing Review

Madie Turley and Tara Pandey
December 2, 2022
Cast members pose in a 1920s-style car reminiscent of the setting of the show, which takes place in the roaring 20s.

Much to see with fall play

Tara Pandey and Madie Turley
November 15, 2022
Angus poses for a picture in front of the bleachers right before performing at the pep rally. Image by Brooke Thomas.

The person behind the mask or, in this case, the Highlander head

Madelyn Frederick and Tara Pandey
November 2, 2022
A bracket that puts 16 Trader Joe's items from the Fall line head-to-head.

Trader Joe’s: Fall Product Face-off

Farah Eljazzar and Tara Pandey
October 28, 2022
Students are very familiar with this screen, showing them that a location around the school is filled to max capacity and they cannot go. Cartoon by Liz Nedelescu

Implementation of e-hallpass causes concern to McLean community

Tara Pandey, Features Editor
September 6, 2022
Sophomore Alexa Sribar (number 20), and senior Jessica Lin (number 12) deliver a clean block, securing a point for the Highlanders.

McLean volleyball keeps energy up in second match of season

Tara Pandey and Makda Bekele
August 25, 2022
For the Jewish Student Association's Passover celebration, members brought traditional Jewish foods for a small potluck, such as Matzah bread.

McLean’s cultural clubs end the year

Tara Pandey, Liz Nedelescu, Saehee Perez and Vanessa Popescu
May 26, 2022
Head Over Heels: McLean's best show yet

Head Over Heels: McLean’s best show yet

Tara Pandey and Liz Nedelescu
May 1, 2022
504 plans and IEPs support McLean students

504 plans and IEPs support McLean students

Tara Pandey, Reporter
March 31, 2022
Autographed posters line the hallways leading into the black box stage. The colors in each poster align with the colored lights used to illuminate each of the main air guitarists in the show, a clever inclusion that made the show feel well-planned and intricate.

Finding Airness: A play worth the hype

Tara Pandey and Makda Bekele
January 29, 2022
Thaïs Rolly continues her success in junior year

Thaïs Rolly continues her success in junior year

Tara Pandey, Reporter
October 1, 2021
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