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The Student Newspaper of Washington-Liberty High School

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Absentee Uprising

Absentee Uprising

Nandini Ram, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

At least 26% of students nationwide were chronically absent during the 2022-23 school year. School attendance is required by law, yet a hard thing to enforce among many students. Many people would rather...

 Senior Scarlett Smith (second to far left - top row) poses with friends at last year’s homecoming.

Dress to Impress

Luisa Moran, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

As homecoming approaches, the minds of many students are turning towards a very important question - “What do I wear?” For many students, homecoming is the highlight of their fall semester; something...

Emmett Engelhardt Emerges on Top

Brice Hardt, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Emmett Engelhardt is a talented runner for the school's athletic program. He contributes to several sports offered at the school, including cross country, basketball, and spring track. As a senior, he...

A ‘Phone Pocket’ is used in every room to store the students technology due to the new policy.

Hold the Phone

Jackie Friedberg, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

“What’s your screen time?” is a question teens know all too well. The meddling questions parents bombard their kids with seem never-ending, “What are you doing? Who are you talking to? What's so...

Jayden Daniels- A Superstar in the Making

Jayden Daniels- A Superstar in the Making

Raghav Tandon, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY) is one of the most coveted awards, but we may already have a runaway winner. The Washington Commanders quarterback (QB) Jayden Daniels has excelled in the National Football...

Too Sweet to Beat

Too Sweet to Beat

Norah Dong, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Cupcakes are arguably the best food in the entire world. Can you think of anything better than sticky-sweet buttercream frosting slathered on top of a gooey, rich cake? If you are anything like me, you...

School Lunch Survey: Gas Or Trash?

School Lunch Survey: Gas Or Trash?

Katharine Burke, Staff Manager November 7, 2024

As in most schools, the school lunch is a frequent topic of conversation throughout the student body. Students are interested in the pros and cons of school lunch, and how it is changing. Recently, Arlington...

A photo of Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris  aside Republican Party presidential Nominee Donald Trump.

Harris or Trump? Who has your vote?

Nick Joseffer, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

It is almost time to vote! Election day is coming up quickly. On Nov. 5, the presidential election will take place. Voting for our country's president is a big deal so it is important to know the...

Bare Beauty, or Barely Beautiful?

Bare Beauty, or Barely Beautiful?

Harper Rath, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Most girls start off wearing makeup only on special occasions. Gradually, it can get to the point where girls feel insecure without makeup like they need to wear it daily. Generation Z is so connected...

Aaron Rafael Zevin-Lopez is a youth activist. He was speaking at the Capitol building. (photo courtesy of Arlington Public Schools)

Our Young Voices Need to Be Heard

Emma Ackleson, Managing Editor November 7, 2024

Recently in the United States, young people have emerged as a more powerful force in the political climate.  “In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, 51% of eligible voters aged 18-29 turned out...

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What is your Major?

Brice Hardt, Sports Editor June 7, 2024

Finishing senior year is a time for celebration for most students, but most still need to complete their academic careers through college. Deciding which college to attend is a significant milestone in...

Terrifically Tortured

Terrifically Tortured

Grace Joseffer, Editor-In-Chief June 5, 2024

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD) features 16 songs and released on April 19, 2024 at midnight. Swift then surprised fans with a deluxe album a few hours later, “The Tortured...

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