Books pile on top of one another, papers crinkle and pens run dry. Students' tired eyes struggle to stay glued open as they read through endless pages of homework. This feeling of academic fatigue slowly...

Let’s face it, a student’s mind is a chaotic place to be. Floating around in your brain is a jumble of thoughts, worries, insecurities, and new subjects you are somehow supposed to master by the end...

When the colorful leaves are swept away by the first chilly breezes of Autumn, along with it comes the season of pumpkin spice. The enchanting aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg fill coffee shops, home kitchens...

The social media platform TiKTok has been a staple of life for teens for the past several years, leaving very few areas of life untouched. One of the areas TiKTok irrevocably changes is reading. With the...

“Ew, this is not diet,” Samantha Stemp (’25) said. The seemingly unassuming debate of diet vs. regular soda has grown to be hefty and even controversial among high school students in recent years....

It’s a problem. A big one at that. The hallways at Madison are way too congested each passing period. Specifically, the hallway between the English and Social Studies classrooms is ridden with traffic...

Most people have fond memories of watching their favorite show as a kid. Often, they can tie interests or important life lessons back to these beloved shows, and many people can attribute parts of their...

What do you think of when you hear “house music”? The vague term likely incites images of the late 2000s, with its parties, clubs and eclectic fashion. All of this is nostalgic to those who grew up...

Every year begins with a transition as former teachers say their goodbyes and new faculty join the ranks. This year, Madison welcomed 28 new staff members into their community. Madison hired Megan McKnight...

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,...

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...

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...