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Earnest Hemenway – An Interview on Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Couples

Thomas Friestad, Editor-In-Chief

May 17, 2012

I spoke with government teacher David Hemenway about President Obama’s historical statement during an interview last Wednesday that it was “important... READ MORE »»

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‘Bully’ steals emotion

Tim White, News Editor

May 15, 2012

There is a certain epidemic circulating throughout this country, far from the typical problem. This one is larger and more uncontrollable, as kids faced... READ MORE »»

The Bully Project is a campaign to bring awareness about and hopefully end bullying in the United States and the world.

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The “Fab” 5 – Social Media Stereotypes

Thomas Friestad, Editor-In-Chief

May 14, 2012

Nerd, jock, emo, cheer-cat: the common stereotypes of high school have been beaten into students’ heads on countless occasions. However, a lesser-known... READ MORE »»

Are you one of these five stereotypes?

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Suspicious portfolios spawn investigation

Thomas Friestad, Editor-In-Chief

May 8, 2012

The Internet can be a valuable tool for IB Math SL I students in need of a lesson review. However, for the dozens of students caught copying an incorrect... READ MORE »»

Students cheating on an IB Math IA prompted teachers to examine policies regarding Internet information.

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Club sports take recruiting world by storm

Owen Joyce, Staff Writer

May 8, 2012

In the world of high school sports occasionally there are players on a team who dedicate their time not only to their high school team, but the club team... READ MORE »»

Collier, pictured above, said, "I think that I am definitely more dedicated to my high school team, because I have worked so long with those girls."

Features

Jersey Mike’s

Christine Yumping, Features Editor

We sampled numerous dishes at Jersey Mike’s Subs, located in Courthouse Plaza. This restaurant specializes in fresh Northeast Style Sub Sandwiches. Read on to learn what... read story

May 18, 2012 • 0 comments

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Entertainment

Motivational Songs

With a multitude of final exams and sports playoff games coming closer by the second, there is no better time than now to pop in those earbuds and get pumped up for a stellar... read story

May 16, 2012 • 0 comments

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Staff Profile

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Editor-In-Chief

Oversees paper, edits written content and writes staff editorial.

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Focus Editor

Oversees and edits the focus section.

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News

Military students to receive honor cords

Ian Criman, Staff Writer

The Fairfax County School Board voted March 8 to allow for students attending a military school to receive a special cord at graduation. According to a Washington Post article... read story

May 9, 2012 • 0 comments

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Sports

Lady Rams Fall to Chargers in District Final, Secure Second Seed in the Region

Ian Criman, Staff Writer

Two days after beating Oakton 2-1 in the fourth overtime, the Robinson Girls Varsity Soccer team was involved in another tight defensive battle that would be decided in the... read story

May 18, 2012 • 0 comments

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Opinion

Earnest Hemenway – An Interview on Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Couples

Earnest Hemenway – An Interview on Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Couples

Thomas Friestad, Editor-In-Chief

I spoke with government teacher David Hemenway about President Obama’s historical statement during an interview last Wednesday that it was “important for [him]…to... read story

May 17, 2012 • 0 comments

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