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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...

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...

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%...

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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