As time is eaten up between starting college applications and deadlines, the scramble to gather required material ensues. In this rush, the distinction between seniors who are wholly prepared and those...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

Yesterday at approximately 9:30 p.m., we all received a call from Wayde Byard announcing that, as of 2/17, masks will no longer be required at Loudoun County Public Schools. We know this may come as a...

As each year nears an end, the busiest time of the year begins. The holiday season, without a doubt, has its ways of driving people beyond their sanity. The process of preparing for celebrations, gift...

Mindfulness—a concept that has established a niche for itself in mainstream health culture, could be an ally for students and teachers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, significant contradictory...

We find ourselves in an era where success is characterized as a straight path, with the first checkpoint being a four-year college. But before we go too far down this path, we must consider the immense...

While large-group gatherings are no longer permissible, technology has come to the rescue in politics. Politicians are exploring the internet to find safe ways to campaign and spread their policies. Social...

A wave of anti-discriminatory and anti-racist policies is enveloping Virginia and states across the nation, catalyzed by the horrific racially motivated murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud...

Harry Styles. We all know the name. He made himself known from the pop 2010s band, One Direction. In 2017 he began his solo career and became eminent in the music industry. Styles has had a very successful...