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The rise of Greta Gerwig and the impact of “Barbie”

Emma Defot, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Actress turned director, Greta Gerwig, has taken the film industry by storm and recently became the first female director to surpass 1 billion dollars in box office revenue. With movies that have consistently...

FCPS needs to reconsider outdated substance education curriculum

Eamon Carew, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2023

At the time of writing it is 15 minutes after Warhawk Time has ended. How many times were drugs or alcohol mentioned during Warhawk Time? Whether you overheard the conversations, a friend told a story...

FCPS inconveniences students with excessive website banning

Megan Hutchison, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Nothing's more annoying than trying to research something, finding a really good source, clicking the link, and seeing that darned black and blue screen saying “blocked”. FCPS has blocked countless...

Both modern and classic literature essential to a well-rounded education

Megan Mills, Entertainment Editor November 8, 2023

Reading literature opens a gateway into new worlds and cultures and can be a way for people to see into another person's life and experiences from a different era or different part of the world; this is...

Students vary in opinions on Madison’s new grading system

Fredric Reese and Matt Tadle November 8, 2023

Over the past few years, Madison has made various changes to its grading system and the ways it fosters student learning; some more drastic than others. As students adjust to their new classes this year,...

Republicans to experience rocky road in 2024 with Trump as nominee

Adam Aldacushion, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Reeling from a tough loss in 2020, Republicans are hoping to reclaim control of the Oval Office in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Joe Biden’s presidency has been full of fumbles and failures,...

Madison ranks Halloween candy

Elizabeth Rose, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Often when we think of Halloween, candy is instantly brought to mind. The tradition of trick-or-treating brings joy to people of all ages, whether through giving or receiving candy. Everyone has a favorite...

Students rank AP English and history courses as favorites

Bella Gustafson, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2023

AP English Language and Composition AP World History (Modern) AP United States History AP European History* AP Comparative Government and Politics* AP 2-D Art and Design (& all AP...

New Chromebooks elicit mixed student opinions

Alex MacNeil, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Every four years, Madison High School refreshes the student laptops to stay up to date with the rising demands of computers. Madison rolled out the Dell Latitude 3300s in the 2019-2020 school year,...

Floridas limitations on AP Psychology course fuel debate over government involvement in curriculum choices

Florida’s limitations on AP Psychology course fuel debate over government involvement in curriculum choices

May Kisner, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

The Florida Department of Education has come under fire as a result of an “effective ban” of the AP Psychology course in early August, only days before the start of the school year. Although the Florida...

The legacy of Madisons band director, Mr. Hackbarth

The legacy of Madison’s band director, Mr. Hackbarth

Simon Wong, Opinion Editor June 3, 2023

Four state championships. Three Commonwealth Cups. A Bands of America Regional Championship. A Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-Finalist. A John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Flag of Honor recipient....

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The lack of a ban on assault weapons is the reason for continued shootings

Eamon Carew, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2023

“You guys want to ban books–dead kids can’t read,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz, following a March school shooting in Nashville. His attack was targeted at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Republican...

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