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Ebisu Sushi and Thai sits on a picturesque corner in Downtown Leesburg, Mar. 20

Leesburg’s new ‘Ebisu Sushi and Thai’ is a must-visit

Claire O’Connor, Editor March 25, 2025

“Ebisu Sushi and Thai,” in Downtown Leesburg, opened in January, and I’ve been anxious to visit for months. I finally did it, brought my notepad and am ready to tell you the positives and negatives,...

The Media Raises Beauty Standards, Starting with Celebrities

The Media Raises Beauty Standards, Starting with Celebrities

Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter March 17, 2025

With the presence of social media and beauty standards, there's an added pressure on celebrities to maintain the perfect body and face the public expects.  People often put celebrities under a microscope...

The infamous Erewhon strawberry: A symbol of hyper-consumerism

The infamous Erewhon strawberry: A symbol of hyper-consumerism

Claire O’Connor, Editor March 12, 2025

A single strawberry retailing for $19. One may think: who would buy a three-bite snack for such a price. Well, apparently many do. This berry is sold by the California-based upscale grocery store, Erewhon,...

Created by Avery Ramsey

Does Cancel Culture Actually Work?

Avery Ramsey, Editor March 11, 2025

Public humiliation has historically been an effective motivator, even more so with the constant, blinding access of social media. This force allows us to provoke and receive more immediate, blunt and expansive...

Studying at Goosecup in Downtown Leesburg

My top 5 local coffee shops for when you need a pick-me-up

Claire O’Connor, Editor February 27, 2025

More and more, a movement away from corporate organizations and boycotts of companies like Starbucks is gaining momentum, especially among members of Gen Z. It’s even gone so far to become an organized...

The increasing division between the Democratic and Republican parties

The Problem with Political Polarization

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board February 20, 2025

Over the past decade, our government has become increasingly divided, partisanship began to run strong, particularly in Congress. Day-to-day life for not only government officials and policymakers, but...

Three screens displaying highlights from the 2025, 2014 and 1993 Super Bowl halftime shows.

Art and Politics Do Not Live in Isolation: Super Bowl Halftimes

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor February 20, 2025

The discourse surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s politically charged performance at the 2025 Super Bowl begs a certain question: Is politics really necessary in a Superbowl Halftime show?  The symbolism...

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2025 Grammys: The Age of Young Female Artists

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 12, 2025

Sunday night, the 2025 Grammys proved to be one to be remembered for the women in the music industry. After a powerful year in music, the nominations were tough competition, from Billie Eilish’s “Hit...

One of the many phone pockets provided for students to store their phones during class.

What the Phone Policy Lacks

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board February 12, 2025

In July of 2024, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 33 that stated all Virginia schools will implement “Bell-to-Bell” cell-phone free instructional time to prioritize students' mental health...

The Advantages of Different Concert Venues

The Advantages of Different Concert Venues

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 4, 2025

There’s rarely anything more reviving than a bass drum beating through your heart at a concert. Feeling the music with your whole body, bumping shoulders with people who are just happy to be there, it...

The Cost of Being “Chronically Online”

The Cost of Being “Chronically Online”

Avery Ramsey, Editor January 24, 2025

Usually laughing, making light of it, social media influencers will refer to themselves as “chronically online.” This term is representative of a person who is excessively, or obsessively, engaging...

A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

Claire O’Connor, Editor January 10, 2025

If you’re an avid reader, I’d be shocked if you hadn’t heard of Goodreads. For those who haven’t, Goodreads is a book tracking app where you can keep “Want to Read,” “Currently Reading”...

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