Why We Should Warm Up to the 4.0 Scale
Aida Araia, Business Manager
December 4, 2019
Madison has taken a grand step forward in regards to its grading scale, as I’m sure most students have noticed. In the hopes of making grading more equitable for students, Madison has slowly been replacing the old 100-point grading scale with a new 4.0 grading scale. The transition is supposed to b...
How to make the most of high school, from a graduating senior
Alaina Ceynowa, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2019
High school is the last time where you get to be a kid. Period. But sometimes it doesn’t feel like that. It can be hard to keep up with the social pressures of high school, especially in the fast-paced and affluent Northern Virginia area. This is why learning how to actually slow down and enjoy hi...
Editor-in-Chief Editorial: The Virginia Issue
Editor-in-Chief Editorial
March 28, 2019
In the story of the United States, Virginia is the first page. Virginia has long served as a model for the rest of the country: it birthed the first colony, it created the first successful economy and its founding fathers provided the framework for our democratic government. Yet Virginia’s hist...
Kase’s Experience: Why the proposed defunding of Special Olympics is unacceptable
Hannah Kase, Lifestyle Editor
March 27, 2019
This weekend, I finished my second season of coaching Special Olympics basketball. My team had a third place finish in the Marymount Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, enjoying a Sunday of playing hard, dancing and singing to music during game breaks and eating frozen yogurt together. Today, I woke ...
Editor-in-Chief Editorial: The Application Issue
Editor-in-Chief Editorial
February 12, 2019
This article was originally published in the Jan. 30 print edition of The Hawk Talk. Over the years, the college admissions process has changed in a variety of ways. More institutions have shifted to the holistic review philosophy, in which factors beyond just standardized test scores and grades a...
A New Year’s Resolution for all: Realize there is no “War on Christmas”
Stephen Desmarais, News Editor
January 9, 2019
For many, the first day of December marks the first day it’s acceptable to play Mariah Carey’s hit single “All I Want for Christmas is You.” However, it also signifies the reemergence of a more sinister movement that vocalizes itself around this time of year. Ever since Starbucks started putting...
Editor-in-Chief Editorial: The free press issue
Editor-in-Chief Editorial
December 11, 2018
During a White House press conference, CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta questioned President Donald Trump’s characterization of the migrant group approaching the United States border, which Trump had previously described as an “invasion.” When Trump avoided giving him a direct answer, Aco...
“Crazy Rich Asians” opens doors for Asian Representation in Hollywood
Spencer Todd, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
Following the release of “Crazy Rich Asians,” Hollywood opened its doors to Asian representation in films. The movie was the first to star a lead Asian female in 25 years, since the release of “The Joy Luck Club” in 1993. Although Asians have been prominent in producing films, they have stru...
New AP World curriculum excludes centuries of world history
Jordan Roller, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
This article was originally featured in the Oct. 19 print edition of The Hawk Talk. China’s Han Dynasty, Islamic caliphates, the Gupta empire, the Olmecs, Ghana. All are influential civilizations that the College Board is removing from the AP World History curriculum beginning in the 2019-2020 sch...
Editor-in-Chief Editorial: Why we shouldn’t read the Bible in AP English Literature
Editor-in-Chief Editorial
October 23, 2018
This article was originally featured in the Oct. 19 print edition of The Hawk Talk. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits Congress from establishing a state religion, but nowhere does it mention a specific “separation of church and state.” The phrase was coined by fou...
This is why you should vote in the 2018 midterms (if you’ll be over 18)
Caroline Scheider-Williams, Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2018
The midterm election is right around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. According to various sources, including The New York Times, CNN and Fox News, it is expected to be a wave election. This is when there is a huge shift in political power from one party to another. This year the Democrats are favored to wi...
Online classes provide alternative option for core courses
Alexa Clark, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offer online alternatives to almost every class at Madison, even certain electives. Some students complete physical education online for the free period at the end of the day, or the opportunity to take an extra class. However, many students may be unfamiliar with...
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