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Student faces blocked screen trying to access Amazon Music
News
ERROR: Blocked sites overload student laptops
Jeehyo Rim, Staff Intern • June 11, 2026

On the first day back from spring break, Fairfax County Public Schools(FCPS) students noticed that websites they once were able to browse freely...

Victoria Eachus advocates special education program access
News
Victoria Eachus advocates special education program access
Nina Chopra and Emily McKinley May 17, 2026

Virginia House Bill 996 (HB996) was created by Madison alumna Victoria Eachus (’22). Inspired by her family’s experience, she aims to ease...

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News
SOL policy changes raise questions about expectations next school year
Julia Blinde and Jaiden Rossman May 17, 2026

House Bill 1957 was passed by the Virginia General Assembly on May 2, 2025 and will go into effect in the 2026-2027 school year, creating significant...

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Features
High school drinkers reckon with choices
Jaiden Rossman, Business Manager • June 4, 2026

*Student names were changed for their privacy. Adolescence can feel like a constant barrage of moralized choices. From who you want to be,...

Class of 2026 Hawk Talk Seniors
Senior Features 2026
June 12, 2026

Aditi Chanda Aditi Chandra, Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The Hawk Talk, prioritizes giving back to her community and will continue to do so...

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Madison 2026 summer guide
Kurt Brown, Staff Writer • June 11, 2026

As the 2025-2026 school year is coming to a close, students will have 67 days of freedom to do as they please. Whether you are looking for great...

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“The Final Hour”
Audrey Bang and Emma Chan June 11, 2026

On April 10, two-time Grammy winner Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, also known as Laufey, released a deluxe album titled “A Matter of Time:...

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Opinion
The Best Time for Finals
Sophia Schmitt and Sabrina Remy June 11, 2026
Raptors are invading the school!
Opinion
Raptors are invading the school!
Elizabeth Rose and Genevieve Wilson June 1, 2026
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Opinion
AD/HD diagnoses deserve more consideration
Editorial Board May 17, 2026
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Ilia Malinin falls at the Olympics
Alexa Hutchison, Print Managing Editor • June 4, 2026

On Friday the 13th, Ilia Malinin, a Vienna local and largely considered to be the best figure skater in the world, competed for the gold medal...

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Abby Steiling races Los Angeles Marathon
Holly Lauer, Staff Writer • May 17, 2026

Under the blazing Los Angeles sun, Abby Steiling (’26) sprinted toward the finish line, reminding herself of the 18 weeks of training that...

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