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Mental health apps: Finch edition

Mental health apps: Finch edition

Sophia Serice, Assistant Editor May 24, 2023

For the past week, I have been using Finch to see whether or not it is worth your time.  What is Finch? Finch is a self care widget pet that helps to support various mental health struggles. From anxiety...

Photo by MacKenzie Bunn

Dear Mom, you can talk about it now

Sarah Kelly , Editor & Teaching Assistant May 23, 2023

LCPS’s bell schedule is a colossal mess---but it doesn’t have to be

LCPS’s bell schedule is a colossal mess—but it doesn’t have to be

The Viking News Editorial Board February 16, 2023

The bell rings, and a flood of students rush out the doors of Loudoun Valley High School. With the school day complete, it’s time for sports, work, homework, relaxation and fun, but something’s not...

Art by Sarah Kelly

The hierarchy of love

Ash Woerner, Intern February 14, 2023

There’s something about soulmates that’s always bothered me.  Soulmates, twin-flames, red flags, green flags—we hear about it constantly. TikToks of dating advice go viral daily, “shipping...

Freedom over fear

Freedom over fear

The Viking News Editorial Board February 7, 2023

The concern surrounding China’s involvement with users’ data and personal information has been palpable since TikTok’s rise in 2019. Like many other apps, TikTok collects data, ranging from the device...

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

Scarlet Fetterolf, Sports Editor December 19, 2022

As winter deepens, many familiar sights, sounds, and smells begin to fill the air. It’s the first glimpse of sparkling flurries, the crackle of the fire on a chilly night. It’s the jingle of sleigh...

Lincoln album review

Lincoln album review

Kylie Odom, Staff Reporter December 14, 2022

While “They Might Be Giants,” or TMBG, first album of the same name did well by selling more than 100,000 records, their album Lincoln sold double that. The album was at 89 on the Billboard Top...

They Might Be Giants album review

They Might Be Giants album review

Kylie Odom, Staff Reporter December 14, 2022

You may be familiar with “Istanbul not Constantinople” and even the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” theme song, but what do they have in common? They're both from the band “They Might Be Giants”. “They...

Home for the holidays: Loudoun County recognizes diversity, multiculturalism

Home for the holidays: Loudoun County recognizes diversity, multiculturalism

The Viking News Editorial Board November 9, 2022

532 days—that’s how long Loudoun County stayed in isolation. More days off from school may seemingly be the last thing we need: or is it?  Taking a look at the expanded, more inclusive calendar...

Inflation: A Case Study

Inflation: A Case Study

Daniel Marsh, Editor June 1, 2022

INFLATION- a concept, and more than a buzzword. It’s been rising at a dramatic rate for the past few months, with the U.S. CPI (Consumer Price Index) rising by over 8% through April. In short, prices...

Looking Forward, Parting Words From a Senior

Looking Forward, Parting Words From a Senior

Daniel Marsh, Editor June 1, 2022

The year is almost done! I can imagine it’s been a long process for everyone, so hopefully we can all realize that there is, in fact, light at the end of the tunnel. I’m sure some parts of the year...

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