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Community and Chili Dogs: Vienna Inn’s Impact

Adam Aldacushion, News Editor January 16, 2025

For Vienna residents, it is almost impossible to miss the Vienna Inn and the smell of chili-dogs wafting across Maple Avenue. Established in 1960, the Inn became a cornerstone of the community as a casual...

Evolution of “Waters Kids” Young Generation

Sammy Bryant, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

In the heart of Vienna, a simple turf field has become the center of middle school community culture. Popularly known by the name of “Waters” is Vienna’s Caffi Fields. Stretching back for years,...

Winter is Looking Bright

Lilly Kate Groves, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

As holiday spirit sweeps over the town of Vienna once again, the seasonal love for traditions returns, and for some, that means taking their annual visit to the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Winter Walk...

We CAN make an impact

Aditi Chandra, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

The Madison Pyramid canned food drive has arrived, fueling a month-long competition filled with blood, sweat and cans. Each year, the Madison SGA holds a canned food drive in the form of a school-wide...

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...

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