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Opinions
Why Pets Are Not Good For Christmas
Anna Ortiz, Staff Writer
You run down stairs the twenty fifth of December and find a puppy all tied up in a bow under your tree. It’s cute, until you realize that you don’t have a water bowl, food, a dog bed, leash, or any of the other doggy necessities. A pet is not a gift for a day, but rather, for the rest of your life....
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The Rise of Disney+
Sarah Eid, Anna Ortiz, Crista Bardales, Staff writers
Have you ever wished that a majority of your childhood movies and TV shows were available to stream on one accessible platform? Well wish no more because Disney+ has finally made all of your dreams come true. Disney+ launched on Nov. 12, 2019, and it is a subscription service, similar...
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College Applications: The Deadline and Process
Kashish Khanna, Staff Writer
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Students, Teachers Disagree on E-Hallpass
Sean Sorek, Staff Writer
E-Hallpass, a pass management system, was implemented by the school this year to solve many problems, varying from safety to vaping. According to the Eduspire Solutions, the company responsible for E-Hallpass, the service allows schools to “know how many students are in the hall at any...
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Entertainment
JOKER Takes the Movie Industry By Storm
Nusaiba Mahmud, Staff Writer
One of the most anticipated movies of Fall 2019, Joaquin Phoenix’s “JOKER” will premiere just a few weeks before Halloween. "In the movie, Grammy Award winning actor Joaquin Phoenix can't seem to come to terms with his life in Gotham as it goes into shambles." “It is Joaquin Phoenix as...
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Fine Arts Holding Winter Concerts
January 6, 2020
Sean Sorek, Opinions Editor
Starting with Guitar on Dec. 11, every fine art is holding a winter concert this December. These concerts include traditions like carolling and holiday songs. Most include...
Winter Color Guard Prepares for the New Season
January 6, 2020
Tina Mai, Staff Writer
With the rapidly up and coming season, winter Color Guard is working hard to prepare for their competitions this year. Each season, Color Guard prepares one routine...
Holiday Activities in the DMV
January 6, 2020
Sarah Eid, Staff writer
The Holiday Season is a time where people celebrate and enjoy all the festivities around them. There are many diverse holiday related activities in the D.C. area, a few being...
It’s beginning to look a lot like… a Christmas tree shortage
January 6, 2020
Sarah Eid, Staff writer
The Christmas tree industry is facing a difficult time due to the shortage of trees this year, and this tight supply may lead people to say goodbye to real trees and hello...
Chick-fil-A No Longer Donating to Organizations Accused of Being anti-LGBT
January 6, 2020
Ricardo Talbot, Staff writer
Chick-fil-A has changed their charitable foundation and will no longer donate to organizations accused of being anti-LGBT. This popular fast-food chain was started...
“Last Christmas” Movie Delivers Disappointment
January 6, 2020
Tina Mai, Staff Writer
Christmas season has started in full swing after just releasing “Last Christmas” earlier this month--but it might be the worst movie of 2019 If plans are made to see...
Buckle-Down and Bundle Up
January 6, 2020
Ricardo Talbot and Kelly Byars
The third year of indoor track is officially underway. A wide range of athletes have started training with coaches Nick Savage, Matt Henry, and Jason Leonard. Indoor...
FBLA Candy Grams are Back Just in Time for the Holidays
January 6, 2020
Nusaiba Mahmud, Features Editor
Red, white, and green is all over town as Christmas quickly approaches. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is finally back with their holiday fundraiser: Candy grams. Candy...
Holidays Around the World
January 6, 2020
Tanuj Sistla, News Editor
The holiday season is here, and while Christmas is currently the primary holiday of interest in the US, it’s important to keep in mind the values celebrated by them all. There...
Knives Out Review
January 6, 2020
Tanuj Sistla, News Editor
“Knives Out,” excellently tells a very captivating story of a murder mystery, essentially bringing a game of Clue to the big screen. Directed by Rian Johnson,...

Joshua Montano, Editor-in-Chief

January 6, 2020

In Bolivia, the widely unpopular privatization of natural gas in the early 2000s sparked protests from its people, resulting in populist candidate Evo Morales winning by a 20% margin in the elections. Harnessing the fervor of public fury, Morales used public opinion as a tool to gain political power and introduce sweeping legislation that...

Protest Happening in Lebanon

Indira Khaitan, Entertainment Editor

January 6, 2020

What started as a small protest has evolved into an anti-government revolution, sparking a violent protest in Beirut that resulted in 40 deaths in the demand for social and political change. The protests began on Oct. 17 in direct response to a regressive tax proposal, but the underlying cause is the economic crisis the country...

Protest in Hong Kong

Ben Nichols, Editor-in-chief

January 6, 2020

Violence-filled protests have rocked Hong Kong in 2019 following the introduction of a controversial bill, later followed by outrage over the actions of police as they sought to contain the chaotic situation. The bill in question was the Fugitive Offenders Bill, which would allow local authorities to detain and extradite fugitives...

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Entertainment

Fine Arts Holding Winter Concerts

Sean Sorek, Opinions Editor

January 6, 2020

Starting with Guitar on Dec. 11, every fine art is holding a winter concert this December. These concerts include traditions like carolling and holiday songs. Most include...

Holiday Activities in the DMV

Sarah Eid, Staff writer

January 6, 2020

The Holiday Season is a time where people celebrate and enjoy all the festivities around them. There are many diverse holiday related activities in the D.C. area, a few being...

“Last Christmas” Movie Delivers Disappointment

January 6, 2020

Christmas season has started in full swing after just releasing “Last Christmas” earlier this month--but it might be the worst...

Knives Out Review

January 6, 2020

“Knives Out,” excellently tells a very captivating story of a murder mystery, essentially bringing a game of Clue to the big screen. Directed...

Things to Do During Winter

January 6, 2020

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Sports

Winter Color Guard Prepares for the New Season

Tina Mai, Staff Writer

January 6, 2020

With the rapidly up and coming season, winter Color Guard is working hard to prepare for their competitions this year. Each season, Color Guard prepares one routine...

Buckle-Down and Bundle Up

Ricardo Talbot and Kelly Byars

January 6, 2020

The third year of indoor track is officially underway. A wide range of athletes have started training with coaches Nick Savage, Matt Henry, and Jason Leonard. Indoor...

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Opinions

Why Real Christmas Trees Are Better

Holland Quinn, Staff Writer

January 6, 2020

Did you know that Christmas trees were first introduced in Germany in the 16th century? Greenery was used not only to decorate houses, but also to help ward away witches,...

Newspaper Reviews Hot Chocolate

Evelyn Rude, Online Editor

January 6, 2020

The weather is officially cold now, and that means hot chocolate season back. The newspaper staff reviewed the best hot chocolates so you can enjoy hot chocolate at its finest. Ratings...

Why Fake Christmas Trees Are Better

January 6, 2020

As Christmas gets closer and closer, many face the difficult decision of whether to use a fake or a real Christmas...

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February/March Events:

Feb 1: PTSO Meeting

Feb 3: ICC Meeting

Feb 15: President's Day Holiday; No School

Feb 22: Spring Tryouts

March 2: Third Quarter Interms

March 19-27: Spring Break Holiday

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Today's Announcements

In lieu of a normal spring pep rally, SCA put together a virtual pep rally for students!

Feature
It’s beginning to look a lot like… a Christmas tree shortage
January 6, 2020
Sarah Eid, Staff writer
The Christmas tree industry is facing a difficult time due to the shortage of trees this year, and this tight supply may lead people to say goodbye to real trees and hello...
Feature
Chick-fil-A No Longer Donating to Organizations Accused of Being anti-LGBT
January 6, 2020
Ricardo Talbot, Staff writer
Chick-fil-A has changed their charitable foundation and will no longer donate to organizations accused of being anti-LGBT. This popular fast-food chain was started...
Feature
FBLA Candy Grams are Back Just in Time for the Holidays
January 6, 2020
Nusaiba Mahmud, Features Editor
Red, white, and green is all over town as Christmas quickly approaches. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is finally back with their holiday fundraiser: Candy grams. Candy...
Feature
Holidays Around the World
January 6, 2020
Tanuj Sistla, News Editor
The holiday season is here, and while Christmas is currently the primary holiday of interest in the US, it’s important to keep in mind the values celebrated by them all. There...
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Bulldog Productions Travel Back to Ancient Greece in Metamorphosis.
December 3, 2019
Anna Ortiz, Sarah Eid, Crista Bardales Hernandez, Staff Writers
Transport into the world of Ancient Greece, and follow the ancient gods and goddesses on November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, and December 5th. 6th, and 7th, in the auditorium. Based...