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FTX files for bankruptcy, CEO faces fraud

Mac Lewis, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Founded in 2019 by CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, known as “Futures Exchange,” hit its peak as a company in 2021. In November of 2022, Bankman-Fried was accused of fraud and arrested on charges. The...

McCarthy cedes power in historic House vote

Grace Holland, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

Republican Kevin McCarthy was sworn in as 55th Speaker of the House in early January after a tumultuous 15 rounds of voting. His victory followed first female Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepping down after...

Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into TJ

Lara Hans, Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is being investigated by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares for withholding National Merit Scholarship honors, affecting many students’...

Liz Calvert accepts new role as principal

Cate Langhorn, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2023

  Langhorn: So how many years have you been working at Madison and under what positions? Calvert: I’ve been working at Madison since the fall of 2015. I actually got hired in December of 2015...

MADDrama presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Katrina Swan, Features Editor January 9, 2023

 Madison Drama performed the Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at Madison for their annual fall play on Nov. 10, 11 and 12.  “Much Ado About Nothing” follows Beatrice and Benedick,...

Respiratory illnesses overtake Madison

Adam Dembicki, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

Occasional breakouts with COVID-19 continue in schools, but something else is in the air. Old respiratory viruses are making a resurgence and hitting students just as hard. Previously, mask requirements...

Coco’s Sodas + Sweets opens in Vienna

Emma Defot, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

Coco's Sodas + Sweets, a restaurant that serves a variety of sodas and other drinks, is the newest addition to the Vienna community. The store had its grand opening on Oct. 28 and has since then become...

Principal Hood leaves Madison

Principal Hood leaves Madison

Katrina Swan, Features Editor November 2, 2022

After seven years as Madison’s principal, Greg Hood retired from his role on Sep.16 to accept the position of Management Support Director for high schools in Prince William County Schools (PWCS). One...

Patagonia founder donates company to combat climate change

Patagonia founder donates company to combat climate change

Lara Hans, Opinion Editor November 1, 2022

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced Sept. 14 that he is giving away his $3 billion company to combat climate change. Chouinard and his family stated that they will be splitting the company into...

FCPS welcomes new superintendent

FCPS welcomes new superintendent

Rachel Brown, In-Depth Editor November 1, 2022

Dr. Michelle Reid assumed the role of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent on July 1, 2022 after a 9-3 vote by the school board. Reid is taking on a much bigger role in FCPS after her...

Mar-a-Lago raid prompts looming repercussions for Trump

Mar-a-Lago raid prompts looming repercussions for Trump

Norah Vaudo, In-Depth Editor November 1, 2022

The FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s home “Mar-a-Lago” in Palm Springs, Fla. on Aug. 8, finding 184 classified documents. The investigation into the possible indictment of Trump is...

New wing opens at Madison

New wing opens at Madison

Matthew Tadle, Community Editor November 1, 2022

Madison High School’s highly anticipated, newly renovated wing finally opened to students and staff at the beginning of this school year. It includes a fully refurbished third-story library, new classrooms,...

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