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Earn certifications with new fitness elective
Earn certifications with new fitness elective
Morgan Milman, Academics Editor • April 29, 2024

Personal Fitness and other advanced PE electives have often been looked down upon as a free period for those who don’t want to work hard, but the truth is far from that assumption. Starting next year, AHS will join select other high schools in the county who...

Digital SAT signals new era of testing
Digital SAT signals new era of testing
Sophia Sewall, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Digital SAT tests have officially rolled out this testing season. More than 750,000 students have already taken the digital test since early March. The SAT has been around for nearly one hundred years and is the most common standardized test used for college and...

Seniors Quang Bui and Keane Ong set up to serve a point in practice, 04/26
Atoms tennis serves up strong chemistry
Andrew McGee, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

The boys and girls tennis teams have had a challenging start to the season with both squads sitting at a 2-10 record.  Tennis is more than just a physical battle at the net, and is much more of a mental game than people think.  Senior Keane Ong says his biggest...

Senior Zach Plan sets up to throw his pitch during a regular season game
Atoms baseball starts pitching hard
Leo Marzigliano, Sports Editor • April 29, 2024

As the spring sports season blossoms into full swing, the Atoms Baseball team has enthusiastically thrown their first pitch of the season, facing off against Falls Church and Mount Vernon. With an early record standing at 1-1, the team has experienced both the...

Greatest female artists
Greatest female artists
Elyana Rodriguez, Entertainment editor • March 22, 2024

As Women’s history month is upon us it’s important we recognize all the amazing women that have paved the way. Especially women in music, so many amazing women have made such an impact on the industry and music we listen to today.  Elizabeth Grant, better...

Best love songs
Best love songs
Elyana Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor • March 22, 2024

The month of love has everyone thinking about one thing. No better way to get in the mood than listening to love songs. Everyone has their own favorite song, or even decade for love music. Here are some of the best love songs from the 50s-70s. Starting with oldies...

How to stay protected during flu season
October 26, 2022

With the yearly flu season approaching, it is important to be aware of how to stay protected and avoid the flu to the best of your ability.  The first way to stay protected is by avoiding close contact. This method was widely used during the pandemic to...

Who am I?
Who am I?
October 13, 2022

I was born in..  Boston, Massachusetts. I went to school at..  Tufts University (Undergraduate) & Boston University (Master's) What are some of your favorite movies/books/tv-shows .. My *current* my favorite book is Dune by Frank Herbert, Breaking...

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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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How students at AHS are fasting for Ramadan and Lent
Sadiksha Gurung, International Editor • March 18, 2024

Two significant periods of spiritual observance stand out this time of year: Ramadan and Lent. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, and Lent, observed...

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These are the signature gaming devices of each generation: the iPad, Xbox, and GameCube
Childhood memories aren't the same anymore
Jasmin Dinh, Co-In-Depth Editor • March 20, 2024

When recalling childhood memories, what first comes to mind? Many might remember the crunch of mulch beneath their feet, or the scorching heat of the sun on a hot summer...

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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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Beware of the microtrend
Beware of the microtrend
Aya Al-Ariqi, Editorials Editor • February 2, 2024

Fashion is changing faster than ever, and microtrends are the culprit. Microtrends are fashion trends that spread fast and become unpopular just as fast. “Microtrend”...

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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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