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The Hawk Talk
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
Vienna celebrates its 16th Oktoberfest celebration
News
Vienna celebrates its 16th Oktoberfest celebration
Alexa Hutchison, Print Managing Editor • November 12, 2025

While Oktoberfest is a traditional German celebration, Vienna has taken its own spin on the festival throughout the 16 years it’s been held....

News
Changes take flight: Madison policies revised
Gretchen Schmitt, Social Media Manager/News Editor • October 24, 2025

Metal Detectors, new grading policies, a mandatory academic support block and a changed cell phone policy have been implemented for the 2025-26...

Overnight wait pays off as students vie for parking passes
News
Overnight wait pays off as students vie for parking passes
Lillie Plowgian, Online Managing Editor • October 24, 2025

What lengths are you willing to go to for a parking spot? Students waited outside over 12 hours overnight in June to try to get a parking spot...

In-Depth
In-Depth
From federal to Fairfax: FCPS confronts budget shortfalls
Nina Chopra, Eli Hendon, and Alexa Hutchison • October 24, 2025

When Mia Koenen (’29) walked into her class on the first day of school, she immediately noticed one thing: every seat, every desk in the room...

Features
Colleen Eddy applies administrative knowledge to teaching style
Julia Blinde, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

In Room 150A, right off the main hallway, a new teacher works to make her mark on her students’ lives. Although relatively new to the community,...

Immersion, self-discovery and learning: EF Tours
Kurt Brown and Bianca Doru • October 24, 2025

Stepping off the plane into uncharted land, students embark on an unforgettable journey. For years, students have had the opportunity to travel...

A&E
The decline of men’s fashion
Natalie Basin and Sai Rana • October 24, 2025

With homecoming, prom and graduation, students often find themselves dressing up. While most girls are off to Macy’s or Windsor to find dresses...

Opinion
Driving through Vienna: Death trap disguised?
Opinion
Driving through Vienna: Death trap disguised?
Elizabeth Rose and Genevieve Wilson • November 5, 2025
Opinion
Insincerity of passion projects
Natalie Hosage, Print Managing Editor • October 24, 2025
Opinion
Too many AP’s, not enough time: The increase in underclassmen rigor
Arjun Hans, Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2025
Sports
Field hockey team wins big on senior night
Gretchen Schmitt, Social Media Manager/News Editor • October 28, 2025

After spending the day with crowns on their heads and boas around their necks, varsity field hockey seniors led their team to victory on senior...

Vaughn Fu: Setting up for success
Vaughn Fu: Setting up for success
Emily McKinley, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 24, 2025

From balancing practices, projects, tests and tournaments, one may think student athletes struggle to find room in their schedule for anything...

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