Skip to Main Content
The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

Latest Newspaper
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...

Luke Weaver pitches for the New York Yankees.
MLB team bullpen rankinga
Billy Holt, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

New York Yankees - The Yankees have the best bullpen in Major League Baseball right now, and Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, two of the best relievers in all of baseball, certainly help their case. JT Brubaker who has not pitched since 2022 is also in their...

The defense scrambles to stop West Potomac High School's offense from scoring.
Boys soccer sets up strong for another victorious season
Michael Pewett, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

“With a very senior-heavy team, the underclassmen have many people to learn from and a stronger foundation to grow into a valuable piece to a hopefully championship team.” said Senior and team Captain Tyson Perkins. The Annandale Varsity boys soccer team contains...

An Undiscovered Gem: The Emersion
Stephanie Boakye and Liam Kessler January 24, 2025

Where are the galleries and museums for artists? Where are places where young artists with mature tastes can admire unique works of art after a busy day at school or on a casual weekend with friends? There are a variety of options for galleries and museums near...

Some writing tips for love letters
Stephanie Boakye, Arts Page Editor • January 24, 2025

  Telling someone you care for them is one of the greatest things you can do. It’s the most direct form of showing someone you care about them and cherish them. One of the best, romantic ways of telling someone you love them is through a love letter.   Writing...

Who Am I
Who Am I
Leo Marzigliano December 16, 2024

I was born in... Virginia I went to school at... University of Virginia (Anthropology and Archaeology) and California State University, Chico (Anthropology) I started teaching because... I love sharing knowledge and supporting young rockstars on...

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...

Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Estudiantes de Segundo año, Kimberly Lopez, Joelle Riverson, y Maria White dibujando un rotulo para El mes de la historia de la mujer.
Mes de la historia de la mujer
Nathaly Maldonado, Spanish Co-Editor • March 25, 2025

Todo el mes de Marzo es para celebrar a todas las mujeres poderosas e importantes no solo del presente sino las que tuvieron un gran impacto en nuestra historia. Cuando...

View All
Muslim Students Association hosts Ramadan decoration on Activities Day.
How Muslim students navigate through Ramadan
Timona Asnake, International Editor • February 25, 2025

Ramadan is right around the corner and for many Annandale High School Muslim students, it's a time for reflecting, prayer, and fasting for 30 days. It...

View All
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...

View All
How does the start of school affect your mental health?
Emilia 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....

View All
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...

View All
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...

View All
Activate Search
The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.