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The Vienna Clock Shop borders on 50 years of service

Alex MacNeil, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Inside Vienna’s historic Church Street is an odd store. A beautiful wooden building with exceptional woodwork and a hint of mystery to it. This is the Vienna Clock Shop, a family owned business that...

Affordable housing crisis in NOVA affects FCPS staff

Alexandra Wong, Entertainment Editor January 3, 2024

The price of living so close to the nation’s capital has always been expensive, and it’s getting even higher. Those looking to buy homes in the Northern Virginia (NOVA) housing market are deep in the...

Local animal rescue organization provides opportunities for students

Sammy Bryant, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

In a heartwarming initiative to provide homes for loving furry companions, students have begun taking charge and getting involved in the community to help find animals homes. The not-for-profit organization...

Students studying abroad explain contrasts to American school system

May Kisner and Fiona Holtaway December 15, 2023

Given how close Madison is to our Capital, Washington D.C., it’s no surprise that there are dozens of students at Madison who have lived abroad. They have experienced first-hand how daily life in another...

Highly caffeinated drinks prove dangerous, potentially fatal

Rachel Brown, In-Depth Editor December 11, 2023

Amidst the daily buzz of teenage life, a closer glance at the seemingly innocent companion, caffeine, reveals unnoticed dangers for the adolescent mind and body.  Teenagers can easily access sources...

Of mice and Madison (satire)

Darius Bagherian, Designer December 11, 2023

The mice are absolutely going to hate this announcement, but the mice don't run this school, we do. My investigation began on a regular, supposedly vermin-free morning, when social studies teacher Theresa...

The fantastic Mr. Fox

Lauren Kostakis, News Editor November 14, 2023

The man behind the curtain, Stephen “Steve” Fox has a hand in all the Madison happenings, from building maintenance to announcing various sporting events. Fox is an integral part of the Madison community...

The benefits of napping for students

Arjun Hans, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

In our fast paced world, the secret to success may just be slowing down in a relaxing way we are all familiar with: napping. Learning the art of this groggy activity can improve mental and physical functions...

iPads kids in our modern society

Lara Hans, Opinion Editor November 14, 2023

Walk into any restaurant, and chances are, you will immediately see at least one child with their eyes glued to an iPad. In a modern world dominated by technology, children are exposed to media at younger...

Cappies encourages theater competition

Katie Sullivan, Photographer November 14, 2023

With one pen, one paper and one spotlight, hundreds of students prepare to review and celebrate their peers in theater through the Cappies Committee. The Cappies is an organization that gives high school...

The future of electric vehicles in Vienna

Fiona Holtaway, Features Editor November 14, 2023

Remember when you were a kid trying to cross the road and your parents would take a second to remind you, “look both ways before crossing.” You would nod but think, if there were a car, wouldn’t...

The struggle to separate identity from academic validation

Norah Vaudo, In-Depth Editor November 14, 2023

A thick fog of academic fatigue hangs over the Madison hallways as the school year creeps closer to AP exams in May, marking another year of students losing their identity to a letter grade. Students’...

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