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The Student Newspaper of Washington-Liberty High School

Crossed Sabres

The Student Newspaper of Washington-Liberty High School

Crossed Sabres

Between the Lines

Simone Chattoo, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

What makes a book worth reading? Is it the author, the characters, the themes? This question is prevalent in high school English classrooms every day as teachers work to curate a reading list and curriculum...

100 Years of Generals: Desegregation of Washington Liberty

Jane McDonald, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2024

On the first day of school in 1947, Constance Carter entered Washington Liberty (then Washington-Lee) and was immediately turned away, all due to her race. 100 years later, Washington-Liberty's student...

The cross country team after a successful season. Jackson Fowler is depicted on the bottom left. Photo provided by Fowler.

The Lane to Victory

Harper Rath, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The possibilities are endless with a brand new assistant coach on our school track team. Deb Lubas is bringing experience, passion, and, without a doubt, the determination to take the team far this season.  “Coaching...

Teacher Nicholas Confer dressed up for 80s day during school spirit week.

A New Face: Meet Teacher Confer

Nick Joseffer, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

This year, the school has a new teacher. Teacher Nicholas Confer (they/them) is in their first year of teaching at the school but their third year of teaching. They taught for two years in their home state...

Volun”Cheer”

Volun”Cheer”

Emma Ackleson, Managing Editor December 6, 2024

The Holiday Project  With the Holiday Project, you can spend Dec. 21, from 2-4 p.m., with patients living in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteering would include: singing...

Gifts That Give Back

Gifts That Give Back

Nandini Ram, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

‘Tis the season to buy gifts for your loved ones. During these festive holidays, giving back to others can bring people joy.  Events such as food drives, charity dinners and even bake sales allow people...

Graphic Courtesy of Katharine Burke and Luisa Moran.

Thanksgiving Showdown

Katharine Burke and Luisa Moran November 21, 2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect time to start reflecting on what’s most important for the holidays: the food! All jokes aside, food is a huge part of people’s traditions...

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

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...

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