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Best study spots around Annandale for upcoming exams
Best study spots around Annandale for upcoming exams
Morgan Milman, Academics Editor • May 21, 2024

George Mason Regional Library Pros: Open until 9pm Mon-Wed, close to AHS, quiet Cons: Closes earlier Thu-Sun TOUS les JOURS Pros: Open until 12am daily food/drinks, background noise Cons: Can be noisy, crowded at times Breeze Bakery Cafe Pros: Open until...

Summer reading that doesn't suck
Summer reading that doesn’t suck
Morgan Milman, Academics Editor • May 21, 2024

Many high schoolers have not read a book for pleasure in years. Find joy in reading again with these books for all different types of readers. Need a quick read to get back into it? Do you enjoy coming of age stories with real, relatable issues. Then read the...

Kavon Dunbar ready for a play
The impact of concussions on AHS football players in-season
Brielle Dunbar, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

This story is about a student and his experience with having a concussion during football season. Many football players from all levels of football have experienced a concussion due to the sport, this was the experience of senior Kavon Dunbar.  While Dunbar...

The junior varsity team prepares for their game at Wakefield High School during the 2023 season
Fresh faces, new coaches, big goals for boys basketball
Mike Pewett, Sports editor • November 19, 2024

Entering the 2024-25 basketball season, coaches, players, and students who follow the basketball team have high expectations.  With most of the National District’s teams having weakened this year, this year is Annandale’s best shot at winning a district...

Upcoming A24 films
Anderson Guzman, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

A24 is a film and television production company based in Manhattan and was founded in 2012. Its films have had a major influence on the film and entertainment industry, and is known primarily for their productions authenticity and creativity, knowingly pushing...

Fiona Apple and Bjork are not just angry women
Anderson Guzman, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

Two influential women have emerged as trailblazers, expressing their sentiments through raw and  uncensored lyrics, accompanied by unique and ethereal vocalizations. coming from different corners of the globe, Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart, born on September 13,...

Who Am I
Who Am I
Leo Marzigliano, Sports Editor • November 15, 2024

I was born in... Panama City, Florida I went to school at... James Madison University. I majored in math and minored in secondary education. I also received my Master of Arts in Teaching from JMU. I started teaching because... I want to make math more...

Who Am I?
Who Am I?
Leo Marzigliano, Sports Editor • October 19, 2024

I went to school at... University of Virginia and Majored in Astrophysics Graduate school at University of Oklahoma and majored in Physics Graduate school at Penn State and majored in Matereology Graduate school at George Washington Univisersity and majored...

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Estres al final del trimestre
Nathalie Alvarenga November 27, 2023

No importa si es el primer, segundo, tercer o cuarto trimestre, cuando llega el final del trimestre puede ser estresante tanto para los estudiantes como para los profesores....

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Finding cultural inspiration in the media
Christina Abouzeki and Sadiksha Gurung April 30, 2024

In our increasingly digital world, social media, particularly platforms like TikTok, have become a primary avenue for self-expression within various communities....

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A collage showcasing a collection of previous editions of the Filament magazine, from 1994, 1996, 2003, 2004, 2007, and 2012.
The Filament is back!
Jasmin Dinh, Co-In-Depth Editor • September 23, 2024

All good things come in three: breakfast, lunch and dinner; red, blue and yellow; The A-Blast, The Antenna and...The Filament? That’s right, after two years, AHS’ literary...

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How does the start of school affect your mental health?
Nathalie Alvarenga November 27, 2023

Starting school back up can be difficult for some students. It's often hard for students to manage their time well and balance their outside school activity and responsibilities....

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Why you shouldn’t do the IB Diploma
Shane Gomez, Editor in Chief • May 22, 2024

Take this all with a grain of salt. A day for candidate ABC123 ends at 4:00 a.m. when he is finally able to fall asleep after lying restless in his bed for several hours...

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Open Road: Restaurant Review
Open Road: Restaurant Review
Aya Al-Ariqi, Staff Writer • May 11, 2022

Open Road is a popular restaurant and bar in Falls Church, right down the road from the always populated Mosaic Center. From the food to the decor, this restaurant is...

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