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The official website of Madison High School's student newspaper

The Hawk Talk

The official website of Madison High School's student newspaper

The Hawk Talk

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...

News
Grading policy to comply with 2023-2030 strategic plan
Charlotte Steffans, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

Administration has once again adjusted the grading policy for the 2024-2025 school year, attempting to find a policy that best reflects the accomplishments...

News
New faculty members make splash
Monica Wong, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

Every year begins with a transition as former teachers say their goodbyes and new faculty join the ranks. This year, Madison welcomed 28 new...

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...

Student’s guide to staying informed
Catherine McGuire, In-Depth Editor • October 31, 2024

It’s instinctive for students to be self-centered. Our worlds are extremely small, so we naturally tend to develop tunnel-vision–fixating...

Madison’s debate team continues to win, but gets overlooked
Adam Aldacushion, News Editor • October 31, 2024

From a few members with little to no publicity just a few years ago, to now being recognized by the National Speech and Debate Association in...

Childhood shows foster a big impact
Elizabeth Rose, Designer • October 31, 2024

Most people have fond memories of watching their favorite show as a kid. Often, they can tie interests or important life lessons back to these...

Opinion
FCPS schools should reinstate the class rank system
Arjun Hans, Entertainment Editor • October 31, 2024
Opinion
Struggling or not, we all need therapy
Norah Vaudo, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2024
Opinion
Water fountains either refresh or depress
Genevieve Wilson, Designer • October 31, 2024
Madison implements new varsity men’s volleyball team
Megan Mills and Sara Sultan October 31, 2024

Former professional Volleyball player Marv Dunphy said, “Volleyball is a game of intuition. Imagination. Improvisation. But most of all, of...

Arc of four-year varsity athletes
William Feuchter, Sports Editor • October 31, 2024

Every high school athlete dreams to be on their varsity team. Whether they make it in their senior year, or play all four years, every player...

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