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

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

The Purple Tide
The winter dance team practices for upcoming competitions in the cafeteria on Nov. 13.
Eager to show their spirits, freshman Adhvika Chandu and Myra Amatya dress up as Simon and Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks on Oct. 22.
Carpenter steals the crown as Pop’s queen with her new album “Short n’ Sweet.” Photos used with the permissions of Pablo V and Justin Higuchi under the Creative Common Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Sophomore Skyler Riley and junior Julia Horan try to block a ball while junior Apria Smith prepares for the ball to cross the net in a 3-1 victory against Oakton High School on Sept. 27.
Guide dog Beasley gives senior Delaney Brooks deep pressure therapy for her migraine on Nov. 6. Photo by Lizzie Sun
Opinions

November 14, 2024

News
Rising social media threats heighten FCPS safety concerns
Rising social media threats heighten FCPS safety concerns
Asmin Cakir, Copy Editor/Social Media Marketing Manager • November 14, 2024

Several threats against schools on social media have alarmed the parents and...

Uncertain signs
Uncertain signs
November 5, 2024
The School Board takes a photo with meeting attendees to celebrate the recognition of Hindu American Heritage Month. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County School Board
FCPS recognizes Hindu Heritage Month, considers changing graduation requirements
October 26, 2024
Students in Gill’s CC 1 work and talk in the second half of class on Oct. 15.
New CC changes take effect for 2024-2025 school year
October 25, 2024
arts&entertainment
Carpenter steals the crown as Pop’s queen with her new album “Short n’ Sweet.” Photos used with the permissions of Pablo V and Justin Higuchi under the Creative Common Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Carpenter makes a “Short n’ Sweet” transition to pop’s next sweetheart
Claire Baek, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 16, 2024

Named one of the most famous women in pop culture by TIME magazine, singer Sabrina Carpenter has come back from “Eyes Wide Open” with a bang...

The cast of “Matilda” runs through a number during after-school rehearsal on Oct. 8.
Fall musical entertains audiences of all ages
November 12, 2024
Fall brings different flavors from a variety of cultures around the world
Communities celebrate fall with global culinary traditions
November 4, 2024
Math teacher Craig Primus dresses up as Vince Vaughn for Halloween at CHS in 2017. Photo used with permission of Craig Primus.
Halloween celebrations transform over time
October 29, 2024
Features
Celebrating strength
Celebrating strength
Sahar Ejaz, Staff writer • November 8, 2024

As Captain Audrey Quinby returns home after serving in the military, laughter and...

During warmup on Sep. 19, senior captain Mars Barry, senior Stephanie Nicholson, senior Amelia Maurer and junior Hee Theng Chong practice their sautés, which are leaps where the front leg is used to land and the back leg is extended. According to Drum Corps International, practicing dance makes guard members’ skill on equipment even higher because they can move their bodies in an enhanced way. “The hardest part about guard, for me, has always been the dancing,” Barry said. “It’s not really something I’m good at, but I get over it by doing it a bunch and practicing.”
Color guard spins through fall season
November 5, 2024
Biology teacher Boram Lee teaches her students about ingestion in fifth period on Sep. 6.
Lee here with new beginnings
November 2, 2024
Sophomore Manasvi Singh lights firecrackers with her friend Joy Raichura, on Nov. 12, 2023. Used with permission of Manasvi Singh
Diwali lights the way as students share cultural traditions
November 1, 2024
Opinions
Eager to show their spirits, freshman Adhvika Chandu and Myra Amatya dress up as Simon and Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks on Oct. 22.
Cosplaying benefits teens’ well-being
Leilah Ross, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

A bit of wig adjustments, slipping into the outfit they’ve desperately saved up...

Guide dog Beasley gives senior Delaney Brooks deep pressure therapy for her migraine on Nov. 6. Photo by Lizzie Sun
Faking blind
November 14, 2024
*The Skibidictionary, a non-exhaustive list of common brainrot terms and their definitions.
From reels to reality, brainrot skibidi swings current trends
November 13, 2024
Permission of Brett Jordan (CC-BY-2.0)
Brat Summer to Demure Fall pipeline
November 7, 2024
Sports
The winter dance team practices for upcoming competitions in the cafeteria on Nov. 13.
Dance team leaps into winter with new focus
Saaya Patel, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

“Five, six, seven, eight” rings through the cafeteria as new head coach Kathrine...

Sophomore Skyler Riley and junior Julia Horan try to block a ball while junior Apria Smith prepares for the ball to cross the net in a 3-1 victory against Oakton High School on Sept. 27.
Girls volleyball transforms mistakes to motivation
November 15, 2024
Junior outside hitter Luis Camacho Canelas passes a hit against Oakton High School on Oct. 17. CHS lost 3-0.
Boys volleyball slams into first season
October 31, 2024
The CHS cheer team chants at the game against Hayfield on Sept. 20.
Cheer turns over new leaves this season
October 30, 2024
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