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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...

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...

How to succeed with your learning style

Rachel Brown, In-Depth Editor October 23, 2023

The beginning of the year stress can quickly take over students' minds and schedules. Classes may be difficult, and in turn give students extremely hefty work loads. Finding strategies to cope is important,...

Reston Town Center Ice Rink

Local Holiday Activities

Emma Defot, Staff Writer January 11, 2023

Every year the Reston Town Center has a variety of Holiday events such as a Holiday Parade, tree lighting and sing along and ice skating, making it the perfect place to spend time with your friends and...

Booming mics: the effect of podcasting on the sports media landscape

Booming mics: the effect of podcasting on the sports media landscape

Eamon Carew, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

All devoted sports fans have strong and, oftentimes, wrong opinions. From endlessly tweeting some form of “This is our year” (ahem, Maple Leafs and Cowboys fans) to overhyping players on their favorite...

Subscription Update

Connor Foote, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2022

Welcome to the Hawk Talk, Madison High School’s finest (and only) publication! As we gear up for our 2022-23 year we are looking at ways to expedite the subscription process by going online. In the meantime,...

Russia and Ukraine: The History, The Invasion and The Future

Russia and Ukraine: The History, The Invasion and The Future

Madison Dietrich & Aidan Jones, In-Depth & Features Editor March 29, 2022

Russian president Vladimir Putin announced on Feb. 24 that he had authorized a “special military operation” in Ukraine. Soon after, Russian missiles struck cities across Ukraine. Russia has since continued...

FCPS implements Portrait of a Graduate Program for upcoming school year

FCPS implements Portrait of a Graduate Program for upcoming school year

Daniel Holtaway, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Fairfax County Public Schools will be implementing a new project starting in the 2022-2023 school year, the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) program. On Dec. 3, 2021, the Madison News Network aired a 30 second...

Cricket, pickleball, fencing, oh my: Madison athletes share passion for unique sports

Cricket, pickleball, fencing, oh my: Madison athletes share passion for unique sports

Katrina Swan, Features Editor February 15, 2022

Madison High School is known for its competitive sports. However, some students do not have the opportunity to play their sport for their high school, and they face unique challenges with their sports.  Jai...

The psychology of love and the five love languages

The psychology of love and the five love languages

Aida Araia, Erin McCormick & Sonia Samantaroy, News Editor & Editors-in-Chief February 15, 2022

Psychology of Love:  Everyone feels love, whether it be directed towards our friends, family or even pets. The romantic love we develop over time vastly differs from the platonic love we may feel day-to-day.  Varying...

Williamson and Truong review Cheesecake Factorys Italian Trio.

Review: 2000+ calorie Cheesecake Factory meals

John Williamson and Trish Truong, Staff Writer and Opinion Editor January 13, 2022

Italian Trio:  Italian food has, for as long as I can remember, been the Williamson family's favorite cuisine. From weekly trips to the very much authentic Carrabba's Italian Grill to outings in Georgetown’s...

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