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Grandmaster Yu Wins National Title
Sravani Sunkara, Editor-in-chief
Seventeen-year-old Jennifer Yu won the US Women’s Chess Championship with an impressive 10/11 record last weekend in St. Louis. Not only did she become the first teenager to clinch the first-place title since 2000, but she also did so with near perfection and with one round to spare, which...
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Zombie Deer Breakout
Elaine Weirschmidt, staff writer
The term “zombie deer disease” is enough to scare many people, but in Loudoun Country it's a disease that is common. The disease has been reported in 26 different states. The deer population is taking a drastic decline because of this disease. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become extremely...
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Virginia Makes Handheld Devices Illegal
Camille Lewis, staff writer
Answering important phone calls, changing music, and double-checking GPS directions are commonplace for young drivers in Virginia, and in 2020, these practices may no longer be allowed. If the bill passes, all communication on handheld devices in cars will be prohibited and punishable by fine in Virginia. Thirteen...
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Controversy Envelopes the Virginia Government
Ben Nichols, staff writer
Turmoil continues to plague the Virginia state government as many high-ranking political figures were accused of racism and sexual assault throughout Feb. [spell out]. The entire event began when Governor Ralph Northam was reported to have a photo containing two people dressed in racist...
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Hawaii Says Thank You, Next to Cigarettes
Evelyn Rude, staff writer
Cigarettes beginning in 2020 in Hawaii will not be sold to anyone younger than the age of 30. By 2024 the age limit for purchasing cigarettes will be 100. The Hawaiian House of Representatives has agreed that cigarettes are one of the deadliest artifacts mankind has ever created. Ever since...
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Stay-Cay In VA
April 12, 2019
Kashish Khanna, staff writer
The time is upon us. The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. Many schools have let out, or are getting ready to let out, their students for the most rowdy...
Cherry Blossom Festival Hits the Market
April 12, 2019
Camille Lewis, staff writer
With spring in full bloom, all types of flora and fauna are showing their colors for the new season. In Washington, DC, people come far and wide to enjoy the National Cherry...
Huge Leap For HIV Treatment
April 12, 2019
Tanuj Sistla, Staff Writer
The times are changing and medicine is evolving. Within the past three weeks, two people have been cured of HIV. But this was no simple process, and while it certainly doesn’t...
The Best of Humanity
March 7, 2019
Tanuj Sistla, staff writer
In our world of political scandals and problematic policies, a little light from time to time is necessary to keep people’s hopes up. Celebrities are often judged and shunned...
Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Dragged on For Too Long
March 7, 2019
Sravani Sunkara, Editor-In-Chief
The long-standing animosity between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam has persisted over thousands of years. In Yemen, this has manifested in an especially violent way. A...
Should the Government Fund Planned Parenthood?
March 7, 2019
Sean Sorek, staff writer
Planned Parenthood has been controversial since its inception. It was founded by Margaret Sanger in 1916 as the first birth control clinic in the United States. Sanger and...
Ex Starbucks CEO for President
March 7, 2019
Ricardo Talbot, staff writer
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz showed interest in running as a third party candidate in the 2020 election on Jan. 27 during an interview with 60 Minutes. Schultz...
Remembering the History of Black History Month
March 7, 2019
Nusaiba Mahmud, staff writer
Every February, America honors the many great accomplishments achieved by African Americans who have helped build the nation to what it is today. “I believe...
Rapper 21 Savage Faces Deportation
March 7, 2019
Kashish Khanna, staff writer
Reports have recently emerged claiming that rapper Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as 21 Savage, is not a U.S citizen and was detained by ICE on Feb. 3. He has since...
The Cure to Venezuela’s Corruption
March 7, 2019
Joshua Montano, Editor-in-Chief
A plague is starting to set into the heartland of Venezuela. It is not only the diseases of malaria and diphtheria starting to infect its citizens, nor is it the plague of...

LCPS Updates Discrimination Policy to Include the LGBTQ+ Protection

April 12, 2019

A new change to Loudoun County's anti-discrimination policy has made it much more inclusive to LGBTQ staff and students. Loudoun County’s School Board voted to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of classes protected by the original policy. This principle applies to teachers, staff, and students attending...

News Brief: One Loudon Arrests Increase

Jonathan Coello, staff writer

April 12, 2019

At least 10 people were arrested at One Loudoun for public intoxication in the middle of the night. On Feb.25, these individuals were charged for harassing women, disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice, and assault. This investigation could possibly reveal that the many bars at One Loudoun are what caused many...

SBHS Goes Through Accreditation

Evelyn Rude, staff writer

April 12, 2019

SBHS has had many adults with notebooks walking into classes and observing the students and teachers. They are being inspected for accreditation. It is a requirement for a school to be accredited in order to for parents and students who want to attend the school to know that the school exceeds the minimum standards of quality....

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Entertainment

Rapper 21 Savage Faces Deportation

Kashish Khanna, staff writer

March 7, 2019

Reports have recently emerged claiming that rapper Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as 21 Savage, is not a U.S citizen and was detained by ICE on Feb. 3. He has since...

Escape Room Review

Riccardo Talbot, staff writer

January 25, 2019

When six players are nominated for their ability to survive, they soon realize that there is more than money dollars at stake. This movie begins near the end...

Birdbox Review

January 25, 2019

With its amazing cinematography and supportive background music, “Birdbox” does better than most movies when it comes to getting...

Airpods 2 Rumours

January 25, 2019

Netflix 2019 Releases

January 23, 2019

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Sports

Success for the Washington Capitals

Brian Moran, staff writer

November 28, 2018

The Washington Capitals, fresh off their 2018 Stanley Cup Championship, started their new season off hot, scoring a combined 13 goals through two games, including a 7-0 opening...

A Fresh Start For the Swim Team

Sravani Sunkara, editor in chief

November 28, 2018

The swim team is undergoing many changes including a new coach, new team members, and new goals. The team was very successful last year, since many swimmers went to regionals...

Basketball Season is Here!

Josh Montano, editor in chief

November 28, 2018

With the winter sports season looming around the corner, the basketball team is looking forward to the new season ahead with new players and team dynamics. The...

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Opinions

Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Dragged on For Too Long

Sravani Sunkara, Editor-In-Chief

March 7, 2019

The long-standing animosity between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam has persisted over thousands of years. In Yemen, this has manifested in an especially violent way. A...

Should the Government Fund Planned Parenthood?

Sean Sorek, staff writer

March 7, 2019

Planned Parenthood has been controversial since its inception. It was founded by Margaret Sanger in 1916 as the first birth control clinic in the United States. Sanger and...