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  • D.C. Teacher Layoffs Cause Uproar

    Tuesday, December 08, 2009 By: Jacob Ottenheimer

    Imagine this: a few weeks into the school year and suddenly, teachers are being fired. This has become a reality for some D.C. students. Just a few weeks ago 388 D.C. Public School employees, includ

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  • Faith-based Defense in Child’s Death

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Clarke Williams

    Religion and government have always been controversial topics in American society. The rights we enjoy as free citizens of a democratic nation have allowed us to express our individual beliefs, and pa

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  • Falcon Hockey Team Soars to Victory

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Kiley Garrett

    It’s a chilly November day. The stands are packed. Cheers roar through the rink as the timer dwindles down to the last few seconds. The temperature is barely reaching the 60's, but no one seems to not

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  • Where did you learn to drive

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Aaron McAndrew

    Sophomore year is known as the year where responsibility-craving students itch to get behind the wheel and become a licensed driver. However, the question some people ask is where they get their info

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  • Briar Woods Cheerleaders Capture State Championship

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Brandon Weight

    RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – After a year of high-flying performances, the Briar Woods Varsity Cheerleading program culminated an impressive season by taking the AA State Championships. Besting the Brentsvill

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  • Robin Hood: the Comedy

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Abbe Ramanan

    Black Forest Production's "Robin Hood" is a winsome, if uneven, theatrical piece.

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  • Holiday Events Spread Traditional Cheer

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Abby Comm

    During the holiday season, everyone has their own traditions. One known to many is the special holiday movies shown throughout the months of November and December. Families have watched these together

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  • Language Barriers

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Casey Fabris

    When high school students select the courses they wish to take, the process is affected by far more than interest; it is also greatly affected by requirements for various types of diplomas. Many stude

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  • Teens Dive into Online Agriculture

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Julianne Lewis

    “Beth just bought a horse on Farmville!” the caption reads. It is next to a picture of a cartoon horse, wide-eyed and ready to be sent to work on the farm. Odds are, your Facebook newsfeed has been li

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  • Inspired By ‘The Talon’

    Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By: Bailey Kirkpatrick

    Many would agree that creativity and self-expression are key ingredients to healthy lives and are good habits to pick up. Arguably, there is no better place to establish such habits than in high schoo

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Imagine this: a few weeks into the school year and suddenly, teachers are being fired. This has become a reality for some D.C. students. Just a few weeks ago 388 D.C. Public School employees, includ
Faith-based Defense in Child’s Death
full story 
Religion and government have always been controversial topics in American society. The rights we enjoy as free citizens of a democratic nation have allowed us to express our individual beliefs, and pa
full story 
It’s a chilly November day. The stands are packed. Cheers roar through the rink as the timer dwindles down to the last few seconds. The temperature is barely reaching the 60's, but no one seems to not
full story 
Sophomore year is known as the year where responsibility-craving students itch to get behind the wheel and become a licensed driver. However, the question some people ask is where they get their info
full story 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – After a year of high-flying performances, the Briar Woods Varsity Cheerleading program culminated an impressive season by taking the AA State Championships. Besting the Brentsvill
full story 
Black Forest Production's "Robin Hood" is a winsome, if uneven, theatrical piece.
full story 
During the holiday season, everyone has their own traditions. One known to many is the special holiday movies shown throughout the months of November and December. Families have watched these together
full story 
When high school students select the courses they wish to take, the process is affected by far more than interest; it is also greatly affected by requirements for various types of diplomas. Many stude
full story 
“Beth just bought a horse on Farmville!” the caption reads. It is next to a picture of a cartoon horse, wide-eyed and ready to be sent to work on the farm. Odds are, your Facebook newsfeed has been li
full story 
Many would agree that creativity and self-expression are key ingredients to healthy lives and are good habits to pick up. Arguably, there is no better place to establish such habits than in high schoo
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