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Letter to a Character: Aelin Galathynius
Avery Ramsey, Editor

Aelin Galathynius,   I’ve finished your story. I fought the last battle with you, watched as the crown...

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Bookish Podcasts to Fill Your Headphones
Avery Ramsey, Editor

Admittedly, I am one of those people who needs to drown out the world with something constantly playing in my ears....

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Powerful Book Quotes to Motivate You
Avery Ramsey, Editor

Quotes that hit you right in the gut, take your breath and fuel your motivation? Yeah, those are the best ones.  Some...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
“The End” Brings Musicality to the Apocalypse
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Middleburg Film Festival. Unlike the Manhattan Short Film Festival that wasn’t traditional,...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
Manhattan Short Film Festival Arrives in Purcellville
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

Last Thursday I had the unique opportunity to connect with films directly. I participated in the Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Franklin...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
Autumn Movies to Cozy Up With
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

Welcome back to your Midweek Movie Marathon. Today, we’ll be talking about some cozy fall comfort movies. So get your pumpkin spice lattes...

VSMU: What is Your Favorite NFL Team
VSMU: What is Your Favorite NFL Team
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips December 9, 2024

VSMU: What are you Dressed as for Halloween Pt:2
VSMU: What are you Dressed as for Halloween Pt:2
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips November 11, 2024

VSMU: What are you Dressed as for Halloween
VSMU: What are you Dressed as for Halloween
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips November 11, 2024

Realities of Project 2025: Policy or Hearsay?
Realities of Project 2025: Policy or Hearsay?
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • October 23, 2024

One of the most infamous buzzwords linked with Donald Trump during this heated election season has been something along the lines of  ‘Project...

The Politicization of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
The Politicization of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • October 11, 2024

With the outbreak of Hurricane Milton over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, Florida’s west coast has been tantalized with devastating losses...

Ukraine Hopes to Strike Deeper Into Russia. This Could Be Disastrous.
Ukraine Hopes to Strike Deeper Into Russia. This Could Be Disastrous.
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • September 18, 2024

The war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's invasion on February 14, 2022 , is now 2 ½ years old. Recent advancements of this conflict between...

LGBTQ+ Books Recs for the Holiday Season
LGBTQ+ Books Recs for the Holiday Season
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • December 5, 2024

After the long, heavy blog post I put up last week, I’ve decided to go with something a little lighter....

So He’s Back: What Now?
So He’s Back: What Now?
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • November 26, 2024

The news has long since broken and the hearts of many democrats, leftists and LGBTQ+ supporters have...

The Best Spooky, Queer Comedy to Watch This Month
The Best Spooky, Queer Comedy to Watch This Month
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • October 25, 2024

Usually when I’m watching TV shows, I settle on a definite favorite character that I can obsess over....

Spotify vs. Apple Music
Spotify vs. Apple Music
Claire O'Connor, Editor • December 7, 2024

As Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replays are being released, the age-old question is ever so prevalent:...

My Grammy picks
My Grammy picks
Claire O'Connor, Editor • November 23, 2024

Grammy nominations were released a couple weeks ago. This past year has been quite an amazing one for...

Tyler, the Creator's “Chromakopia” does weird so well
Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromakopia” does weird so well
Claire O'Connor, Editor • November 9, 2024

On his eighth studio album, “Chromakopia,” released Oct. 28, Tyler, the Creator has once again proved...

Kate Unplugged - Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Unplugged – Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Miller, Editor • November 7, 2024

Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Miller, Editor • September 24, 2024

Kate Unplugged: US Asian Fest Edition
Kate Miller, Editor • September 18, 2024

Lilly's Hot Takes: Green Apple Is The Best Jolly Rancher
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Green Apple Is The Best Jolly Rancher
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • October 27, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Candy Corn Is The Worst
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Candy Corn Is The Worst
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • October 20, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Basketball is the Best Sport to Watch
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Basketball is the Best Sport to Watch
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • September 29, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Skittles are a Scam
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Skittles are a Scam
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • September 22, 2024

Hey! Welcome to Lilly’s Hot Takes. Those who know...

What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024

Lantern flies, an invasive species of moth, have been a recent topic of discussion as sightings have become more frequent and people have been...

What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

People love their pets, that's a pretty universal truth. However, when it comes down to it, people have varying tastes. Some people own dogs,...

What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

When you hear the word “pet,” what's the first animal that comes to mind? Chances are it's a dog or cat, since those are the most popular...

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