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Pledge of Allegiance pushes a nationalist agenda

Bella Gustafson, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2023

Every morning millions of students across the nation pledge their devotion to the United States in a mandated recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Although not federal law, 47 states require the Pledge...

March Madness tips off

Orion Luera, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

It is that time of year again where colleges around the country compete for a chance at NCAA supremacy. 64 teams will yet again compete in the annual March Madness bracket. This tournament has been around...

Political unrest in Brazil mirrors Capital insurrection

Zara Javeri, Lifestyle Editor February 20, 2023

An estimated 5,000 supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the congressional building in Brasilia on Jan. 8, immediately drawing comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection. This...

FTX files for bankruptcy, CEO faces fraud

Mac Lewis, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Founded in 2019 by CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, known as “Futures Exchange,” hit its peak as a company in 2021. In November of 2022, Bankman-Fried was accused of fraud and arrested on charges. The...

McCarthy cedes power in historic House vote

Grace Holland, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

Republican Kevin McCarthy was sworn in as 55th Speaker of the House in early January after a tumultuous 15 rounds of voting. His victory followed first female Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepping down after...

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Gilmore Girls: A comprehensive ranking of Rory’s boyfriends

Emma Defot, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

On Oct. 5  2000, the series “Gilmore Girls” graced screens for the first time. Since its release nearly 23 years ago, “Gilmore Girls” has quickly become a cult classic and is just as synonymous...

Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into TJ

Lara Hans, Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is being investigated by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares for withholding National Merit Scholarship honors, affecting many students’...

Pinterest’s Resurrection

Megan Mills, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

Since its inception, Pinterest has been the social media platform used to spark creativity, give inspiration and allow for people to explore niche interests and aesthetics. In 2011, Pinterest received...

In Honor of Black History Month: Notable Figures

February 16, 2023

In celebration of Black History month this February it is important to note those who shaped our community. Louis Archer, Christyl C. Johnson, and Kwame Alexander are three leaders who influenced local...

The cultural impact of rom-coms

Rachel Brown, In-Depth Editor February 16, 2023

Romantic comedies or “rom-coms'' are seen as a romantic escape from a hectic world or unsuccessful dating life. They plunge us into a new world where magazine how-to writers can afford luxurious apartments...

The dangerous rise of Christian nationalism

Simon Wong, Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

On Nov. 19, 1620, a group of voyagers looked over the edge of their ship, which had taken the last 65 days to cross the Atlantic Ocean from England, and finally spotted something: land. This land was America,...

Santos in the Capitol chambers.

George Santos’ claims are a danger to democracy

Varenya Rao-Mallela, Lifestyle Editor February 16, 2023

As a successful, gay and Jewish second generation immigrant, the Long Island Republican representative claimed to be “the full embodiment of the American Dream” during his candidacy. Santos defeated...

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