Elaina Heinitz – The Highlander

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist

Elaina Heinitz is a junior and head cartoonist for The Highlander. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and digital art.

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McLean’s favorite computer games

Elaina Heinitz and Elle Dogel
June 2, 2026

The Mandalorian and Grogu glints in theaters

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist
May 31, 2026

Comic Strip: The Final Stretch

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist
May 29, 2026

[Photo] Stop Suppressing Speech

Clara Marcott and Alex Li
May 13, 2026

Project Hail Mary is a much needed shot-in-the-dark film

Elaina Heinitz, Reporter
May 9, 2026

Hoppers will keep you hooked in theaters

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist
March 15, 2026

Love You to Pieces

Elaina Heinitz and Elle Dogel
February 18, 2026

Fire and Ash burns hot

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist
January 7, 2026

Highlanders decorate for Halloween

Elaina Heinitz and Elle Dogel
October 27, 2025

The Long Walk will run your heart rate

Elaina Heinitz, Head Cartoonist
October 10, 2025

[Photo] Don’t block the ballotbox

Karin Leverett, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2025

[Photo] Is it upholding safety or violating privacy?

Karin Leverett, Opinions Editor
September 22, 2025

[Photo] Fairfax County approves 4% increase in food and beverage taxes

Amelia Cho, Opinions Editor
May 29, 2025

Bus schedule harms students

Elaina Heinitz, Reporter
June 9, 2025

Leisure VS. academic summer activities

Kaelyn Mackay and Elaina Heinitz
June 9, 2025

Stress Less, Read More

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
May 2, 2025

[Photo] Crushed: Confronting Sexual Assault

Allie Deutsch, Nimera Shanil, Minsong Ha and Gabriela Herrera
April 2, 2025

[Photo] Trump pulls America out of the United States

Aileen Wu, Reporter
March 31, 2025

McLean implements measures to relieve student stress

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
March 27, 2025

Making joy and dog toys

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
March 11, 2025

Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel with no bite

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
January 27, 2025

Crafting warmth together

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
December 2, 2024

Frightful or festive?

Elaina Heinitz, Reporter
October 28, 2024

Library hosts potholder challenge

Elaina Heinitz, Reporter
October 10, 2024