The Highlander

Students pay too much to watch school sponsored events

February 16, 2014

If you've ever been to a basketball game on a Tuesday night, or any other night besides the Langley and possibly the Madison games, you probably noticed how the people in attendance are almost entirely...

Neckties are so useless

January 30, 2014

Humans have come a long way since the beginning of history. We can keep written records, travel the world in a matter of hours, and access the internet, a mysterious place where anybody can find anything at the click of a mouse. But advancement has also made some pointless contributions. Namely, the necktie.

The mysterious third light: Awkwardly placed, counterintuitive traffic light on Westmoreland and Kirby intersection presents real and serious danger to McLean drivers

January 15, 2014

I was making the arduous journey to the quaint enclave known as Franklin Park to visit a dear friend of mine when I brought my car to a halt at a red light at the Westmoreland-Kirby intersection. I...

Last minute tests pose problem for MHS students

November 10, 2013

Whether it is the end of the quarter or it is the end of the year, having final tests and assignments within one week have left students reeling. When it should be a time to slow down and give students a well-deserved break, teachers pick up the pace.

Columbus Day Deserves no recognition

November 1, 2013

Columbus Day should not be a federal holiday, let alone a day off. The day off should instead be shifted to Veterans Day.

McLean’s parking problem persists

November 1, 2013

Parking is a huge problem at McLean. This article tackles why we need a new system that benefits the students.

We Need Another Microwave

October 18, 2013

From last school year to the current one, McLean High School's cafeteria has lost a microwave. As a result, students who rely on microwaves to heat up their food are losing a significant and frustrating amount of time eating their food. To rid the school of this problem, microwaves must be added to the cafeteria.

The problem with Highlander Time

October 8, 2013

Immediately following its announcement, the new Highlander Time schedule has received much criticism from the student body. Now that returning students actually get to experience the new Highlander...

Students need more time for lunch

October 5, 2013

The article focuses on the idea that students need more time for lunch. The current McLean High School schedule gives students 20 to 30 minutes for lunch. The main point of the article is that in the high stress enviornment of MHS in which students take a lot of difficult courses, students should have more break time at lunch.