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Likes and Lows; Girlhood in the Age of Social Media

Norah Dong, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

The growing impact of social media on teenage girls’ well-being is widely debated as social media usage reaches younger and younger audiences.  Some believe social media serves as a platform to connect...

Graphic Courtesy of Katharine Burke

STEMinsts

Emma Ackleson, Managing Editor March 12, 2025

Women in STEM, while just a slogan on a poster for some, means everything to others. Since the beginning of time, there have been inequalities in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) fields between...

Graphic Courtesy of Katharine Burke.

Secret Messages

Nandini Ram, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Millions of people watched as Kendrick Lamar performed in the 2025 Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The show tells the story of Black Americans and their place in U.S. history. Lamar hides many little messages...

A photo from the Commanders’ Week seven win over the Carolina Panthers (score was 40-7).

Washington Commanders: Back to Winning Ways

Raghav Tandon, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

In their first season with a brand new quarterback (QB), offensive coordinator (OC), head coach (HC), general manager (GM), and owner, it is more than fair to say that the Washington Commanders blew the...

Graphic courtesy of Katharine Burke.

Course Selection or Course Rejection?

Katharine Burke, Staff Manager February 25, 2025

As the 2025-2026 course selection period ends, many students debate their plans for next year. The small window to turn in Course Request Forms (CRFs) does not improve  this feeling of uncertainty. This...

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...

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