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The Viking News is edited and produced by Newspaper I-III students at Loudoun Valley High School. The views expressed are solely those of the authors or the student editorial board in the exercise of freedom of speech or freedom of the press and do not reflect the opinions of Loudoun County Public Schools or its employees. Editorials represent the view of the Editorial Board. Other viewpoints express the author’s perspective.
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Editorial board
Claire O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief
Kate Miller, Editor
Mariam Abdalla, Staff Reporter
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter
Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter
Kylie McCullough, Staff Reporter
Will Ruscitella, Staff Reporter
Maggie Tirona, Staff Reporter
Sam Waters, Staff Reporter
Our editorial represents the opinion of the Viking News editorial board, consisting of the editors above. Members who have a conflict of interest with an editorial topic do not partake in that meeting or vote.
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, AI’s alarmingly fast growth has been useful in numerous fields of occupation, such as retail and cybersecurity. Despite its increased relevance, there is a lack of student exposure to AI in schools to prevent cheating and academic dishonesty.
AI tools are often blocked on Chromebooks, and their usage is prohibited in nearly every capacity. But with AI becoming a bigger part of our lives, does this lack of experience with AI hinder students in the long term?
Read more of the Editorial Board`s opinion on AI in schools at the link in our bio!
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, AI’s alarmingly fast growth has been useful in numerous fields of occupation, such as retail and cybersecurity. Despite its increased relevance, there is a lack of student exposure to AI in schools to prevent cheating and academic dishonesty.
AI tools are often blocked on Chromebooks, and their usage is prohibited in nearly every capacity. But with AI becoming a bigger part of our lives, does this lack of experience with AI hinder students in the long term?
Read more of the Editorial Board`s opinion on AI in schools at the link in our bio!
Coach David Bishop’s impact on the Valley High School football program is remarkable. His focus on building a strong culture rather than just chasing wins really shows leadership and dedication.
The recognition from the Washington Commanders Foundation, including the $2,000 donation, not only honors his hard work but also directly benefits the players. It’s inspiring to see how consistent effort and community involvement can transform a team both on and off the field.
Read more about this amazing coach on our Viking News website in our bio.
Coach David Bishop’s impact on the Valley High School football program is remarkable. His focus on building a strong culture rather than just chasing wins really shows leadership and dedication.
The recognition from the Washington Commanders Foundation, including the $2,000 donation, not only honors his hard work but also directly benefits the players. It’s inspiring to see how consistent effort and community involvement can transform a team both on and off the field.
Read more about this amazing coach on our Viking News website in our bio.
Major headlines tend to shift more towards his shakeup of the bureaucracy with “shutting down” the DOE, ending USAID, or the havoc wreaked with the erroneous deportations.
However, not as much light has been shed on Trump’s foreign policy which is in response to an international system that is shifting before us.
Such shifts in perceived global threats and the position of the United States then begs the question of the world’s most prominent military alliance: NATO — and what its future entails, if there should be any.
Read the rest at the link in our bio!
By Enaya Bokhari | News Editor
Major headlines tend to shift more towards his shakeup of the bureaucracy with “shutting down” the DOE, ending USAID, or the havoc wreaked with the erroneous deportations.
However, not as much light has been shed on Trump’s foreign policy which is in response to an international system that is shifting before us.
Such shifts in perceived global threats and the position of the United States then begs the question of the world’s most prominent military alliance: NATO — and what its future entails, if there should be any.
Read the rest at the link in our bio!
By Enaya Bokhari | News Editor
The emergence of AI chatbots, notably Chat GPT, has brought forth various debates on the legitimacy of this tool in the space of academia.
First launched in late 2022, Chat GPT has a generally notorious reputation in academic spaces as it has only made cheating much more accessible and easier. Don’t get it twisted, the concerns AI presents to students are very real and valid.
But how far do these concerns stretch to where the very essence of using AI at all is erroneously demonized?
Read the rest at the link in our bio!
By Enaya Bokhari | News Editor
The emergence of AI chatbots, notably Chat GPT, has brought forth various debates on the legitimacy of this tool in the space of academia.
First launched in late 2022, Chat GPT has a generally notorious reputation in academic spaces as it has only made cheating much more accessible and easier. Don’t get it twisted, the concerns AI presents to students are very real and valid.
But how far do these concerns stretch to where the very essence of using AI at all is erroneously demonized?
Read the rest at the link in our bio!
By Enaya Bokhari | News Editor
