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The Hawk Talk

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Teachers view students’ screens with Lightspeed
Gretchen Schmitt, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

The days of playing video games or doing homework for another class during school are over as Lightspeed allows teachers to monitor students'...

News
Tysons Corner Mall: Why the switch up?
Teddy Lewis, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Tysons Corner Mall, a hub for shopping, entertainment and more for surrounding high schools is currently in the process of redevelopment, and...

News
FCPS modifies MAD WINGS
Sarah Littlejohn, Lifestyle Editor • October 31, 2024

Annually, the WINGS program brings a unique perspective on learning, diversifying the student experience. For the 2024-2025 school year, JMHS...

Showcase
The Gen Z-ification of the 2024 presidential election
Mikenna Corcoran, Molly Carrigan, and Alexandra Lee-Wong October 31, 2024

On July 21, in a jaw-dropping statement posted to the social media platforms Instagram and X, President Joe Biden officially announced his withdrawal...

The Effectiveness of Language Programs at Madison
Megan Mills, Sports Editor • January 14, 2025

Language is crucial to the formation of human connection. Communication being a key element of humanity, as the language one speaks shapes their...

Madison goes green: Ramsey Warner’s compost initiative
Caroline Berry, Lifestyle Editor • January 14, 2025

According to Newsnation, 2023 was the warmest year recorded in the history of our planet. In the past few years, climate change has been brought...

Striking a chord: students immerse themselves in music industry
Kathleen Morrow, Features Editor • January 16, 2025

It is not uncommon to hear about the endeavors, stresses or responsibilities of the typical high school student. Some, however, have unique pursuits;...

Opinion
Buddy gifts unwrapped
Zara Javeri, In-Depth Editor • January 16, 2025
Opinion
Portrait of a Graduate is Unnecessary
Jaiden Rossman, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
Opinion
Reorienting the rhetoric: The importance of appreciating failure for what it is
Norah Vaudo, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2025
Youth sports programs finish first
Alexa Hutchison, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

Most kids from the local area, including 72% of Madison students, have played in one of the many youth sports programs offered in Vienna. Vienna...

The role of an injured student athlete
Genevieve Wilson, Designer • January 14, 2025

Last year at a championship swim meet, as I was jumping on the pool deck, ecstatic for my race, suddenly, the ground came flying at my face,...

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