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
Luke Elkins

Luke Elkins, Editorial Editor

Senior Luke Elkins is in his 3rd year in the A–Blast. He has previously been a staff writer and sports editor. He plays varsity soccer and plays soccer for Villarreal Virginia Academy. He also swims during the summer for Forest Hollow.

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Video games are a form of online gambling

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Disconnected from reality

Disconnected from reality

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
April 8, 2019

European Union passes controversial copyright law

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
April 8, 2019
Freedom of speech on social media

Freedom of speech on social media

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
March 20, 2019
Paid to play? College athletes should be compensated fairly

Paid to play? College athletes should be compensated fairly

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
March 20, 2019

The media should wait to cover sexual assault allegations

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
February 28, 2019
Waste of a vote

Waste of a vote

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
February 28, 2019

Pro/Con: How is technology affecting society?

Elias Moura and Luke Elkins
February 5, 2019
The flaws in the college admissions process

The flaws in the college admissions process

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
February 5, 2019
Pacific plastic problem persists

Pacific plastic problem persists

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
February 5, 2019

Are designer babies a good idea?

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
December 18, 2018
Should students stand for the pledge?

Should students stand for the pledge?

Luke Elkins and Elias Moura
December 18, 2018
Senior Sam Phan displays his Apple Watch, which automatically changed to the correct time during Daylight Saving Time.

Is Daylight Saving Time worth it?

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
November 13, 2018
The newly constructed roundabout, which was fully finished in June 2018.

The key to solving traffic?

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
October 15, 2018
The flaws of banning straws

The flaws of banning straws

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
October 15, 2018

Schools need to ensure the mental health of their students

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
September 5, 2018
6 things your parents lied to you about

6 things your parents lied to you about

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
May 23, 2018

Students should not have to take both finals and SOL’s

Luke Elkins, Editorials Editor
May 23, 2018
Appreciation or appropriation?

Appreciation or appropriation?

Luke Elkins and Elias Moura
May 23, 2018

[Video] Students get hyped NBA Playoffs

Elias Moura, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

[Video] Fortnite

Elias Moura, Fares Ayoub, and Luke Elkins
April 17, 2018
Junior Alex Brennan winds up to pitch the ball in a game against Robert E. Lee HS.

Athlete of the Month: Alex Brennan

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Junior Matthew Dinh runs with the ball in a game against Falls Church High School last year on April 10.

Boys lacrosse victorious in their second scrimmage

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
Junior Alex Bellem fights for the ball against Falls Church last year on April 10.

Player Profile: Alex Bellem

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
Junior Gabe Milian runs at districts at Episcopal High School in Alexandria on Feb. 1.

Boys track ready for regionals

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
February 16, 2018
Sophomore Jay Pendarvis runs at the FIT Invitational at the PG Complex on Dec. 23.

Player Profile: Jay Pendarvis

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Junior Junior Lotongo defends against an opponent in bounding the ball in a game against Stuart this season.

Player Profile: Junior Lotongo

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
December 12, 2017

Gymnastics getting ready for the season

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017
Senior Caitlin Schwartz winds up to hit the ball in a game against Mount Vernon High School.

Field Hockey falls short in districts

Luke Elkins and Mahdi Larhmari
October 25, 2017
Boys cross country runs in Boonsboro

Boys cross country runs in Boonsboro

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
Field Hockey duels against the Lee Lancers

Field Hockey duels against the Lee Lancers

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
Field Hockey ready to perform

Field Hockey ready to perform

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
September 5, 2017

XC prepares to kick grass

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
September 5, 2017

Girls soccer fighting in districts

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
May 15, 2017
Sophomore Alex Bellem running against Falls Church.

Boys lacrosse suffers a disappointing end to season

Luke Elkins, Sports Editor
May 15, 2017
Junior Matthew McKiver jumping at the last meet.

Field jumping to success

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017

Girls tennis winning tough matches

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017

Leadership collecting soda tabs

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017

Tennis makes improvement

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Junior Rebecca Kindling running during a meet at Episcopal High School.

Girls track finishes strong

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017

All Night Grad Tickets

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Junior Allen Kokilananda, holds his opponent close then slams him onto the mat.

Wrestler hits huge milestone in career

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
January 29, 2017
Coach Derek Sweet and Thang Ho congratulate Junior Allen Kokilananda on his 4-2 win at the NOVA Classic on Dec 9.

Wrestling sees improvement

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
January 22, 2017
Wrestling looks to improve from tough meet

Wrestling looks to improve from tough meet

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016

Why is the school Wi-Fi so slow?

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016

Social media’s effects on businesses

Luke Elkins and Mahdi Larhami
October 12, 2016

Marching Atoms take on a bigger stage

Luke Elkins, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
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