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The strategic future of FCPS

Fredric Reese, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Each year FCPS continuously attempts to update their goals in order to incorporate the feedback of staff members, parents and students across the county. Adopted at a board meeting on June 15, the new...

Students react to the war in Gaza

Zara Javeri, Lifestyle Editor April 23, 2024

The war in Gaza has caused a whirlwind of emotions, prompting people of all ages to take action through protest and other means. Following Hamas’ sudden attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, groups across the...

Madison’s 2023 ranking drops

Genevieve Wilson and Lillie Plowgian April 23, 2024

According to U.S. News, Madison’s ranking for 2023 has dropped to 12th in the state and 718th in the nation. This significant drop in the school ranking has raised some questions about how the ranks...

Ms. Anderson becomes Director of Student Services at Fairfax High School

Megan Hutchison, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Ashley Anderson, one of Madison's beloved school counselors, announced via email on Dec. 12, four days before winter break, that she would be leaving Madison. This news came as a shock to all, leaving...

2024 Republican Primary season underway; Trump taking a commanding early lead

Adam Aldacushion, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Although 2024 just began, many eyes are already turning to November for the Presidential Election. It is crunch time for the candidates, with the primary season heating up fast. The first Republican primaries...

2024 Democratic Primaries begin, Biden victory all but assured

Simon Wong, Opinion Editor April 23, 2024

The 2024 Democratic Party primaries are in full swing, with elections having been held in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada so far. There are only two candidates still running, and it’s shaping...

Madison Robotics team poised for comeback year

Lauren Kostakis, News Editor April 23, 2024

After finishing 57th out of 60 teams last year at the First Robotics Competition (FRC) District Championship, Madison's team 620 “Warbots” are ready for redemption.  Madison’s Robotics team,...

Journalist death toll in Gaza reaches 95

Varenya Rao-Mallela, Lifestyle Editor April 23, 2024

An alarming number of journalists have been killed while taking shelter during their coverage of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. As of Mar. 13, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) confirmed 95 journalists...

Many Colleges Switching Back to Non Test-Optional Admissions

May Kisner, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Many elite colleges around the US, such as Brown and MIT, have switched back to requiring applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores for this year's applications after dropping the requirement in the midst...

Intersection at the end of James Madison Drive poses danger to students and community members alike

Maya Beam, Designer November 14, 2023

Virginia is reported to have some of the safest drivers in the country. However, if you’re a Madison student, this can be hard to believe. Watching classmates race against other cars at the crack of...

New teachers settle into the Madison community

Sean Clinton, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

As the new school year got into full swing, 19 new teachers were welcomed to the Madison community. These teachers all bring different backgrounds and experiences to the Madison community. New teachers...

Virginia districts choose not to adopt Youngkin’s VDOE model policies for transgender students

Simon Wong, Opinion Editor November 14, 2023

On Tues. July 18, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) released the final version of the “2022 Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public...

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