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The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

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Rising eighth graders explore the Bio Tutoring club and the high expectations that often come with high school opportunities during the Activity Fair on Apr. 10, 2025. Photo by Athula Cheboli
The student works on the second module of the math section. Graphic by Rachel Neathery.
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
arts&entertainment

April 23, 2025

Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” debuted with 45.3 million listeners on Spotify. Album cover used with courtesy of ladygaga.com
Freshman athlete Gavin Hilbert prepares to shoot a basket at unified basketball practice on Feb. 13. Photo used with permission of Dylan Hancock.
News
The student works on the second module of the math section. Graphic by Rachel Neathery.
Technical glitch delays March SAT results
Claire Baek, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 24, 2025
New homeroom classes added as result of NWEA MAP tests
New homeroom classes added as result of NWEA MAP tests
April 7, 2025
A monarch caterpillar crawls before getting into a cocoon during its fifth instar, which according to the Fish and Wildlife Service, are life stages based on their body and tentacle sizes. Photo courtesy of Tracy Foster.
Fairfax County builds butterfly population with programs
April 2, 2025
Course selection scaffolds schedule building
Course selection scaffolds schedule building
March 28, 2025
arts&entertainment
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
Alexine Cornelio, Online Managing Editor • April 23, 2025
Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” debuted with 45.3 million listeners on Spotify. Album cover used with courtesy of ladygaga.com
Lady Gaga causes “MAYHEM” with release of new album
April 22, 2025
Graphic by Rachel Neathery.
Film transforms into pixels as digital cameras dominate social media
April 21, 2025
TikTok ban threat leaves BookTok finding new shelf
TikTok ban threat leaves BookTok finding new shelf
April 4, 2025
Features
Senior Secretary-General Ram Dosibhatla shakes hands with sophomore middle school crisis chair Athri Cheboli and gives him his committee’s gavel. “MUN teaches primarily three main skills,” Dosibhatla said. “It teaches you how to gather information across multiple sources, and how to speak to other people to develop collaborative results.”
CHMUN Marks 20th Year of Shaping Global Leaders
Emaan Yousaf, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025
Junior Henny Hawramany poses with her sister on Eid al-fitr while wearing traditional kurdish attire.
Students celebrate Eid al-fitr holiday
March 31, 2025
The prayer section resides in the corner of the library alongside the prayer mats. This area can be visited during school hours for students to pray.
Muslim students navigate support offered during Ramadan
March 25, 2025
Junior class board members Isabella Pazos and Natalie Nguyen hang up posters advertising prom.
Glitz, glam of prom moves to Tysons
March 21, 2025
Opinions
Rising eighth graders explore the Bio Tutoring club and the high expectations that often come with high school opportunities during the Activity Fair on Apr. 10, 2025. Photo by Athula Cheboli
AP overload burns out underclassmen
Athula Cheboli, Copy editor • April 25, 2025
Staff Ed: MAP test serves as lifeline to Multilingual Learners, FCPS’ most vulnerable student group
Staff Ed: MAP test serves as lifeline to Multilingual Learners, FCPS’ most vulnerable student group
April 8, 2025
Sophomore Melody Namvar drinks an alternative to coffee, peppermint tea which has no caffeine.
Con: Coffee shows disadvantages towards high school students
March 12, 2025
During first period on Feb. 18, junior Sopris Kilker drinks coffee to boost her focus in social studies teacher Victor Scott’s class.
Pro: Coffee shows advantages for high school students
March 12, 2025
Sports
Freshman athlete Gavin Hilbert prepares to shoot a basket at unified basketball practice on Feb. 13. Photo used with permission of Dylan Hancock.
Special Olympics basketball brings unity to court
Delaney Brooks, Editor-in-chief • April 21, 2025
Mustard cradles the ball at a tournament while playing for the All America D.C. Burn team on July 7, 2023. Photo used with permission of Becky Cullinan.
Student Spotlight: Mustard makes decisions during college lacrosse recruitment
April 9, 2025
The players off the field encourage their teammates on the field in a 18-13 victory against McLean on March 19.
Boys lacrosse bounces back from former struggles
April 3, 2025
Girls soccer team reflects on tough rivalries
Girls soccer team reflects on tough rivalries
April 1, 2025
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