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Boycotting for Gaza: A Misguided Effort?

Boycotting for Gaza: A Misguided Effort?

Enaya Bokhari, Staff Reporter March 18, 2024

Any time I scroll past a post urging Americans to boycott this company or the next as a form of support for Gaza and as a means to defund the IDF amidst the Israel-Hamas war, I’m immediately taken back...

Why Did You Buy a Stanley?

Why Did You Buy a Stanley?

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor February 23, 2024

All photos by Claire OConnor

HOPE International Trip to the Dominican Republic

Claire O'Connor, Staff Reporter February 23, 2024

Even though I absolutely adored working with HOPE International and Esperanza, it was nice to take a break from visiting associates to have some fun — although the associate meetings were extremely enjoyable....

All photos by Claire OConnor

HOPE International Trip to the Dominican Republic

Claire O'Connor, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

Passion was abundant on my trip to the Dominican Republic. And when I say abundant, I mean abundant. Passion was in the loan officers from Esperanza. Passion was in the trip leaders. Passion was in the...

All photos by Claire OConnor

HOPE International Trip to the Dominican Republic

Claire O'Connor, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Waking up at 3 a.m. would usually be a surefire reason for me to groan and complain. However, the groaning could wait for the plane that awaited me at Dulles airport to take my mom and me to the Dominican...

Canva design by Ash Woerner

An A-Lister’s Atmosphere

Kate Miller, Assistant Editor February 5, 2024

In the world of celebrities, their frequent travel for concerts, film shoots and vacations is not hard to miss. But this high-flying lifestyle comes with a heavy environmental price tag. Recently, Taylor...

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Think Twice: The Risks of Taking Benadryl

Isabella Carpinelli, Intern January 5, 2024

It's that time of year again. The seasons are fluctuating, leaves are falling, ragweed is still growing and that haunting sneeze won't leave you in peace. When we get that annoying itchy nose and irritated...

Photo by MacKenzie Bunn

LCPS Has A New Attendance Policy. Here’s How To Navigate It.

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board December 19, 2023

A new attendance policy tackling increasing rates of chronic absenteeism has been put into place for LCPS schools. Chronic absenteeism, as defined by LCPS, is when a student misses up to or more than 10%...

Mental health apps: Finch edition

Mental health apps: Finch edition

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E 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, Feature Editor 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, 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...

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