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Vienna’s restaurant scene: new eateries thrive while established favorites struggle

Lilly Kate Groves, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

From national chains to new local dining concepts, Vienna's restaurant scene is growing, but with what cost? While many new restaurants have been popping up around the Vienna area over the past few years,...

Vast opportunities to see local theater allow for Vienna residents to find something they love

Monica Wong, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Two big-name theaters in Washington DC are the Kennedy Center and the National Theater. The Kennedy Center was established by Dwight Eisenhower in 1955 as an auditorium for art and performance. A memorial...

Turning the page: a new chapter for Vienna’s library

Maddy Lehman, Features Editor October 31, 2024

Patrick Henry Library is loved by many, but many people in the Town of Vienna believe it is in dire need of an upgrade. Fortunately, the time has finally come. The Patrick Henry Library will be undergoing...

Cheers to 15 years: Vienna’s annual Oktoberfest unites community

Sammy Bryant, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The Vienna community is bringing European culture right to Church Street through Oktoberfest. Located on Church Street the annual celebration brings German culture and activities right to our town.  Oktoberfest...

ONE Kind Act throughout the Madision Pyramid

If you have been anywhere near Madison or any of the schools in the Madison Pyramid, then it is almost certain that you have seen the big signs that say “ONE” in various colors. These signs all originate...

Madison Faculty battles in Annual Chili Cook-Off

Eva Santos, Designer April 25, 2024

The Madison faculty chili cook-off is an annual tradition in which Madison teachers, counselors and administrators alike compete to see who is the chili-cooking champion. The faculty was excited to show...

Rice Culture captivates local foodies

Matthew Tadle, Community Editor April 25, 2024

New Asian dessert shop, Rice Culture, is Virginia’s first taiyaki restaurant, serving “Japanese waffles with a Filipino flair.” After visiting this local spo it is clear that the shop’s stellar...

Chicken Galore: Which Bird is Best?

Fredric Reese, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The ever increasing popularity of chicken sandwiches have turned them into a staple fast food item across the nation. Each year billions of these juicy, crispy and greasy entrees are served and devoured...

Spotlight on student-owned businesses

Spencer Kaltenmark, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Entrepreneurship is the newest trend among young adults, as many have begun creating their own brands and products. The appeal of controlling your own income and work schedule has Madison students taking...

Ranking of Madison bathrooms

Sean Clinton and Eva Santos April 25, 2024

It is commonly known that a single trip to the restroom can make or break a students’ day. Let’s be real, high school is not glamorous. Take a typical trip to the restroom for instance. Just to get...

Vienna’s Little Library often overlooked

Lillie Plowgian and Zoe Morin April 25, 2024

The Little Library Museum has been in Vienna for 127 years, making it a crucial piece of Vienna’s history. It was constructed as a single-roomed library back in 1897 and Vienna has worked hard to conserve...

Vienna Restaurants Dropping like Flies, What’s Replacing Them?

Sean Clinton, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Earlier on in the school year, multiple Vienna restaurants were forced to close. Some of the most notable recent closures include “Noodles & Company'' and “Cold Stone,” both located in the shopping...

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