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A breakdown of JMHS Instagram Joke accounts

A breakdown of JMHS Instagram “Joke” accounts

Naarada Samarasinghe, Opinion Editor February 17, 2022

Instagram is no stranger to anyone at James Madison High School (JMHS), with nearly every student, teacher, club, team and even class having an account (@JMHSHawkTalk for anyone asking). Recently, however,...

A nutritional guide to school lunches

A nutritional guide to school lunches

Kirsten Carl, In-Depth Editor February 17, 2022

Cardboard pizza, mystery meat and styrofoam lunch trays have taken over pop culture as a cliche on high school life in America. This theme is present in coming-of-age blockbuster films such as High School...

Staff members who save the day

Mallory Vaudo, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2022

Every year, Madison recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, a time dedicated for students to express their gratitude towards teachers with gift cards, letters and treats. The week is all about making sure...

A deemphasis on standardized testing

A deemphasis on standardized testing

Naarada Samarasinghe, Opinion Editor January 13, 2022

As college application deadlines approach, much of the class of 2022 is rushing to complete their last standardized test. Whether it be the SAT or ACT, these tests are immensely important to many students...

The sophomore cohort listens to a presentation during the Nuclear Diplomacy simulation.

Cross-Curriular Cohort program breaks tradition by encouraging interdisciplinary connections

Aidan Jones and Cate Langhorn, Features Editor January 13, 2022

The Madison Cross-Curricular Cohort program, currently available to students in grades 9 and 10, combines english, history and science curriculum to offer students a unique, project-based, real-world alternative...

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Madison subs bring enthusiasm, passion to the classroom

Sonia Samantaroy, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2021

After battling through the swarms of bodies in the hallways, one of a student’s favorite feelings is the moment they walk into a classroom and see a substitute teacher. Whether it be a surprise or already...

Labor shortage strikes Vienna businesses

Labor shortage strikes Vienna businesses

Rachel Schlueter, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2021

When you walk into Foster’s Grille, you’ll hear the sizzle of the grill, smell the fresh batches of french fries and see district manager Bronwyn Phillips behind the counter, greeting you with a smile...

New Vienna Businesses

New Vienna Businesses

Claire Moeser, Sports Editor June 3, 2021

As people get vaccinated and things return to normal, consider trying these new restaurants.   Crumbl Cookies Crumbl Cookies is located on Maple Avenue near Park Street. Their cookies are...

Virtual School vs. In-Person School at Madison

Virtual School vs. In-Person School at Madison

Aidan Jones and Sylvia Dixon April 20, 2021

In-Person Student: Aidan Jones When Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) gave the option to go back in-person, I sprang on it. Personally, I have been having great difficulty with online learning....

Over the Counter COVID-19 Tests Enter Clinical Trials

Over the Counter COVID-19 Tests Enter Clinical Trials

Anna Long, Staff Reporter April 20, 2021

Last year COVID-19 shut the world down, but now, as establishments reopen and schools return to in-person learning, there has been a surge in cases and many people have, at some point, had to get a COVID-19...

NASA makes history with the landing of their newest rover on Mars

NASA makes history with the landing of their newest rover on Mars

Erin McCormick, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2021

Perseverance, NASA’s fifth rover on Mars, which launched on Jul. 20, 2020 from the Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41 in Florida, is the most technologically advanced rover NASA has ever sent to...

Remembering Mr. Romeo

Remembering Mr. Romeo

Jillian Geib, Opinion Editor April 13, 2021

Impact --- with its six-letter brevity, the word appears remarkably uncomplicated, but as a concept, it is one of the most important aspects of one’s legacy. Throughout his 26 years as a physics...

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