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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
Suad Mohamed

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief

Senior Suad Mohamed is currently the Co-Editor in Chief and this is her fourth year on staff. Last year, she was the In-Depth Editor. Besides The A-Blast, she participates in many other clubs and honor societies. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV and reading.

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Senior fees due today

Senior fees due today

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus can be spread by being in close quarters with people or surfaces that have been infected.

FCPS to stay open amidst fear of coronavirus

Nardos Bekele, Ernest Owen, and Suad Mohamed
March 12, 2020
Should students take mental health days?

Should students take mental health days?

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020

FCPL announces program for adult students

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
February 27, 2020
Talent Show wows audience

Talent Show wows audience

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
February 27, 2020
Netflix comes out with second season for Narcos: Mexico

Netflix comes out with second season for Narcos: Mexico

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
February 25, 2020
A Solution to Censorship

A Solution to Censorship

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
January 22, 2020
Prom location revealed

Prom location revealed

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
January 22, 2020
Why you should see Arena Stage's "Newsies"

Why you should see Arena Stage’s “Newsies”

Suad Mohamed, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
Following the election of President Donald Trump in 2018, students at AHS staged a walk out during the school day.

FCPS students to strike for climate change

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 23, 2019
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 20, 2019

Selection of permanent principal underway

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 20, 2019
In today’s technological age, computers, and other devices, have become an integral part of day to day learning in schools.

FCPS introduces fee for school laptops

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 20, 2019

Celebrando el mes de la herencia hispana en AHS

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 31, 2019
The winner of last year’s Halloween Costume Competition, junior Rebecca Zeballos as Darla from Finding Nemo.

Celebrate Halloweek

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2019
Extended time on social media apps, such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram, has been deemed harmful to adolescents.

The dangers of social media

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2019
School Board member Ryan McElveen with FCPS students at the climate change protest in Washington, D.C. last month.

FCPS allows students to protest

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2019
Marching Band students, who would be eligible for this grant, perform at a football game.

Music fund created for local high schools

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2019
Junior Nick Belmonte dances a traditional Bolivian dance at the Salay Bolivia USA Open House earlier this year at Patrick Henry Elementary School.

Celebration

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 19, 2019
Key Club members earn points by volunteering to unpack new English textbooks. “It was nice to see us all working together,” club President Megan Le said.

Clubs gear up for the new school year

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 19, 2019
Schools try to ban books

Schools try to ban books

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019

FCPS to put pads in girls restrooms

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019
Band Chicken N Waffles plays at a Coffee House event from last year.

Filament to hold auditions for first Coffee House of the year

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 12, 2019
Students pose for a picture at this year's Senior Sunrise, hosted by the SGA.

Class elections and meetings to be held tomorrow

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 11, 2019
Field hockey team places in tournament

Field hockey team places in tournament

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 7, 2019
Class of 2019's Wall of Honor debuts

Class of 2019’s Wall of Honor debuts

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
September 4, 2019
NEHS members from the previous school year at the annual induction.

NEHS accepting applications

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
August 29, 2019
Theatre to hold interest meeting

Theatre to hold interest meeting

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
August 27, 2019
FCPS launches app to track buses

FCPS launches app to track buses

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
August 25, 2019
AHS welcomes interim principal

AHS welcomes interim principal

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
July 9, 2019

Yearbook steps it up

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019

BCAA to become the BSU

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019

Bon voyage

Suad Mohamed, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
The A-Blast ranked first place in the nation

The A-Blast ranked first place in the nation

Manny Precht and Suad Mohamed
April 29, 2019
School administration painted over the vandals' drawings on the modulars.

AHS building vandalized overnight

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
April 25, 2019
Most students claim that they are inclined to cheat on school assignments and tests because they feel like they are overwhelmed and stressed. Most of these people lack study and time management skills.

Why do students cheat?

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
April 12, 2019

Struggling to study?

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
April 12, 2019

Today’s youth turning into teenior citizens

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
April 2, 2019

Top five mental benefits of exercising

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
April 2, 2019

How free is speech in schools?

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
February 28, 2019

Take caution with your words

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
February 28, 2019
Senior Hemen Besufekad (right) stands in front of Papa John's, where she worked for the summer, with her coworkers.

Summer jobs teach students new skills

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
January 31, 2019
Senior Phillip Bartlow poses with a fish that he caught while deep sea fishing in Clearwater, Florida.

Journeys provide new experiences

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
January 31, 2019
Junior Emily Shawish stands in front of an exhibit in the National Aquarium, where she works as a volunteer exhibit guide.

Students enriched through internships

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
January 31, 2019

Climate changing the world

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
December 18, 2018

Trump dumps on the Earth

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
December 18, 2018

Why do people procrastinate on tasks?

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
December 6, 2018

Procrastination tales

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
December 6, 2018

Time management queen

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
December 6, 2018

Is FLE class effective?

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
October 16, 2018

How to deal with stress

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
September 5, 2018

Get involved in extracurriculars ASAP

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
September 5, 2018

Fairfax County School Board’s new funding includes improvements on security and mental health

Kimberly Laura and Suad Mohamed
August 7, 2018

Students respond to the travel ban

Suad Mohamed, In-Depth Editor
July 14, 2018

The benefits to taking a gap year

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
April 10, 2018

Makeup brands need to be more inclusive

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
April 10, 2018

School is way too stressful

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
April 10, 2018

[Video] Caught red-handed

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
March 12, 2018

The big issue with American healthcare

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
March 12, 2018

Liberal arts programs eroding

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
March 12, 2018
Although President Donald Trump has visited victims in the hospital, most are saying that his actions are insufficient. People are calling for Trump and Congress to work on passing bills that have to do with gun control.

FL massacre shows that we need gun control

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
February 16, 2018

How the Olympics affects international affairs

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
February 14, 2018

More black history is needed in the classroom

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
February 14, 2018

What one year of Donald Trump has been like

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
January 23, 2018

Why the MYP Project is pointless

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
January 23, 2018

The dangers of using social media

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
January 23, 2018

Community service is healthy for teens

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
December 12, 2017

Tips to help with procrastination

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
December 12, 2017

Leave celebrities alone

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
December 12, 2017

J.E.B. Stuart HS has been renamed Justice

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
November 20, 2017

Teacher revamps classroom

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
November 20, 2017

Do Halloween the respectful way

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 31, 2017

MSA meeting features guest lecturer

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 25, 2017

Why banning TKAM is a bad idea

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 23, 2017

Hands off my phone

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 23, 2017

School buses are getting more crowded

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 2, 2017

Affirmative action

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
October 2, 2017

Commercials or controversy?

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Edior
August 30, 2017

Charlottesville starts to heal

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
August 30, 2017

Schools should close for Eid

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
August 30, 2017

Why BTS’ BBMA win is important

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
June 12, 2017

New SOL testing policy is unfair

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
June 12, 2017

Stop exposing personal data

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
June 12, 2017

Teachers should talk politics

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
May 16, 2017

Respect all types of controversial free speech

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
May 16, 2017

Problems with flaunting

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
May 16, 2017

SAT vs ACT: Which one is for you?

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017

MSA Meeting

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Moonlight, a mostly black directed and acted movie, was able to defeat the odds by winning best picture and focusing on sexuality and race.

Black stereotypes used in film

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
March 13, 2017

Volunteer Oppourtunity

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017

Singing Valentines

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017

Football Interest Meeting

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017

Annual Science Fair

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017

Science Fair Approaches

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017

Landmark Mall begins construction

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Lamb and his escort, senior Kaytlin Hopkins, during the Elegance portion of the competition.

Mr. Annandale Interest Meeting

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017

New Concession Policy

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017

Collaborative Novel

Suad Mohamed, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016

Are SAT prep classes worth it?

Katie Pope and Suad Mohamed
October 7, 2016

Gay Straight Alliance interest meeting held today

Suad Mohamed and Sadie Modica
September 28, 2016
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