Junior Adan Chaudhry pipes pastel buttercream on a fresh batch of cupcakes after spending hours in the kitchen, then packages them for her next customer. With students already juggling a variety of activities,…

The hallways and lecture hall were filled with photographs, paintings, drawings, animations and portfolios created by art students from kindergarten through senior year from different schools including…

Special education history teacher Von Corpuz and his Special Olympics basketball team of 17 students enter the gym when the homeroom bell rings at 10:34 a.m. Dribbling basketballs and catching up with…

The school board voted against a motion to review the rights of student journalists at a Dec. 5, 2024 board meeting. Now, FCPS is starting to feel the effects.

When member-at-large Ryan McElveen moved…

It wasn’t what the School Board did at a Dec. 5 meeting that caught the attention of student journalists across the county, it was what they didn’t do. When member-at-large Ryan McElveen raised a motion…

I, like most people, am more comfortable when things are black-and-white—possibly because those are the only two colors I can reliably identify—but more accurately because gray areas are uncomfortable….

As oil lamps flicker and colorful rangoli patterns are drawn, students prepare to celebrate Diwali, a festival filled with lights, sweets and joy . Beneath the fireworks and family gatherings are traditions…

Defensive slides, running lines and crafting new plays all go into a basketball preseason. This being said, the regular high school basketball season commences in November. However, CHS boys basketball…

Become a Helldiver, an elite soldier trained to protect Super Earth and hold together the “controlled democracy” that occupies the future. Grab three expendable friends to help join the fight against…

The 14th century gave rise to the idea of the Renaissance man: an individual who is gifted in a broad range of areas from the arts to the sciences. Leonardo Da Vinci, for example, is famous for his art—painting…

As part of the EPA’s first Clean School Bus Program, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) was awarded $16,590,000 on Jan. 8 to purchase 42 electric school buses to improve air quality and advance environmental…

Over 520,000 student athletes played for colleges and universities in 2021-22, according to The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) as of 2021-2022. According to Scholarship Stats.com, a little…

From the discovery of penicillin in 1928 to advancements in mRNA technology that may enable the development of vaccines for diseases that are difficult to prevent, innovations in medicine have paved the…

During the 22-23 school year, chronic absenteeism increased to 20.1% by a study released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). With $418 million to invest in high quality academic support, the…

When composing new music, senior Mikayla Lao starts with a simple melody that plays over and over in her head.

“I first started [composing] around 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic,” Lao said….

In the last couple decades, nearsightedness levels have soared. Young people may be developing this condition because of excessive screen time, based on a study by the Lancet Digital Health.

“It’s…

Flashing billboards illuminating different musicals have filled the night sky of New York City since the 1920s. Broadway musicals have been a staple of performing arts, telling advanced stories through…

When a student fails an assignment or a test, they are more likely to fear the consequences that will follow– rather than disappointment that they didn’t understand the concept.

Since 1838, when…

As freshman Gwyneth Moon arrives at The Russell School of Ballet, she slides her pointe shoes on and prepares for first position at the barre. Beginning her dance journey at the age of three, Moon has…

Libraries are peaceful and well-respected spaces all over the world. Librarians devote their time to ensure that libraries continue to be a safe haven for students to learn, study, and socialize according…

Over 590,000 teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old nationally have used an illicit drug in the last month, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. The same study found that 6.96% of teens…

To pretzel enthusiasts, April 26 marks the 20th anniversary of National Pretzel Day, a time to revel in the existence of the salty, triple-looped snack that children loathe finding in their candy stashes…

Over 1.8 million Vietnamese-Americans live in the United States today, with 67% having immigrated from Vietnam since 1975, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As emigration from Vietnam to the U.S has…

As the lights shine on the stage, freshman Laksha Muruganandam dances with dramatic expressions and precise movements as a way to convey a meaningful story for the audience. From folk to classical, South…

With around 220 million people playing it each year, badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, according to PledgeSports. However, in the U.S., badminton doesn’t have a large following…

With their shoes laced up and t-shirts slipped on, students of all skill levels raced to the field as tryouts for spring sports teams began on Feb. 20. Although tryouts aren’t new for many, they can…

Many students cannot fathom choosing to work in schools for the rest of their professional lives, but sometimes education is the natural destination. Whether it be as a result of scheduling concerns or…

Not to be confused with Marvel’s cinematic multiverse, the metaverse is the future of modern technology, a 3D virtual world where people can work, shop and interact with each other without leaving the…

Headphones on and phone in hand, students have their favorite tracks on repeat as they complete assignments or settle down to relax. Curating playlists and discovering new tunes is an entertaining pastime…

As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Europe recovers from one of its hottest summers on record and wildfires burn constantly across California, the future holds the potential of greater…

“Zan, Zendegi, Azadi.”

Those three words conveying “woman, life, freedom” echoed repeatedly as I scrolled through my Instagram feed, watching videos of young men and women marching past police…

Upon clicking open the application portal for each school in Common App, one of the first questions asked is “What is your citizenship status?” For some students, the answer to this is more than just…

As some seniors fret about acceptances and scholarships, senior varsity football players Garrett Robertson, Liam Turner and Jadyn Oh complete their applications with the comfort of a potential spot at…

A colorful sea of signs, folders and pride flags wave through the air as students gather in front of the school on Sept. 27 in protest of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his administration’s 2022 Model Policies…

Controversy stirred after several Northern Virginia counties such as Prince William, Loudon and Arlington closed school on Nov. 4, 2021, for Diwali, an important cultural celebration celebrated by many…

Known as the World’s Data Center Capital, Northern Virginia (NoVA) contains 70% of the world’s internet traffic. Not only is Virginia home to both the beginning of the internet and early online…

Eerie music plays behind grainy surveillance footage of a figure fleeing through a parking lot until, suddenly, the clip cuts out—only to be replaced with a photo of the same scene splattered in blood….

Beep beep. The microwave buzzed, signaling that my food was ready. I sat down with my bowl of maple oatmeal, exhausted from practice and online school. I took one bite and then another. Almost immediately,…

The dark stage becomes inundated with light. The audience looks upon the stage, quietly awaiting the performance. When the music begins to play, onto the stage runs senior Vilas Iyer. He portrays an elf…

During the 2022 Super Bowl, the American Beverage Association promoted its “Every Bottle Back” initiative to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to drink from plastic water bottles since their plastic…

As I fidget with the elastic on my white cane, I’m often tentatively questioned about my “vision problem,” “situation” or “challenges.” I know what people are trying to hint at—they’re…

Totaling almost 67 million cases and nearly 851,000 deaths, COVID-19 cases have surged in the U.S., with the Omicron variant making up nearly 98% of nationwide cases within the past 30 days, the Centers…

“That just sounds like you don’t want to do the work.”

This is a statement I often hear whenever I express my struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I’ve heard similar…

The faces that make up CHS come from every corner of the world. With 64.6% of the student population consisting of racial minorities, the student body represents numerous cultures and backgrounds. This…

Though our community prides itself on embracing the right to free speech, students have become increasingly insensitive towards those with different political views—specifically conservative ones.

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Wrestling, for most of its history, has been seen as a male-dominated sport. The same applies to high school wrestling. According to a 2016 survey taken by the National Federation of State High School…

Imagine yourself in a foreign land, timidly asking questions in a language that is not your native tongue, while the people around you never seem to consider the hardship you might be going through. 
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For decades, the 1958 record “Chantilly Lace” by American musician Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., better known as The Big Bopper, has been the CHS theme song. However, many are calling for change in light…

Explicit scenes have no place in a school library, especially if they are between two people of the same gender. This belief led two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) parents to speak up against graphic…

It’s the night of the boys basketball game against a rival school and the noise is deafening. With fans from both schools cheering and supporting their team, the players feel encouraged and proud.

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