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

The Purple Tide
Juniors Shantanu Karthikeyan and Bhavyasri Chaluvadi practice asana (physical) poses under the guidance of Daly on April 29, focusing on balance, flexibility and mindfulness.
Teachers’ AI use demonstrates hypocrisy
Rising seniors spend summer preparing for college applications
Level 99 offers different escape room experience
arts&entertainment

June 10, 2026

Social Studies teacher Joseph Clement starts off class with a quote of the day, a tradition in his classes.
News
Virginia enacts stricter restrictions on assault weapons
Nethra Kumaravel, Staff Writer • June 18, 2026
Virginia General Assembly implements stricter cell phone policy for next school year
Virginia General Assembly implements stricter cell phone policy for next school year
May 25, 2026
Virginia's congressional districts show a noticeable difference before and after redistricting, with an increase in irregular boundaries, a common sign of gerrymandering. Graphic by Nethra Kumaravel.
Virginia votes in special election regarding Democrat-led congressional redistricting
April 21, 2026
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund and other partners rally for affordable clean energy in Richmond on Jan. 21.
County approves land sale to data center developer, raises concerns
April 15, 2026
Arts&Entertainment
Level 99 offers different escape room experience
Level 99 offers different escape room experience
Ian Green, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026
On May 4, Cozmo One’s bakery restocks prior to its most crowded time of day, afternoon tea, bringing out fresh desserts and bread to serve customers.
Review: Cozmo One builds community through food, groceries
June 8, 2026
Senior Rubayyi Saaim and sophomore Aria Huaman prepare slime kits for Women in Science club for their lesson on slime and its benefits for stress on April 9.
Popularity of fidget toys influence focus, habits in classrooms
June 2, 2026
Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) arrives at the event alongside Andy Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway) as photographers crowd the blue carpet. (Courtesy of Disney)
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ captures the modern world of fashion media
May 14, 2026
Features
Juniors Shantanu Karthikeyan and Bhavyasri Chaluvadi practice asana (physical) poses under the guidance of Daly on April 29, focusing on balance, flexibility and mindfulness.
Yoga stretches to fit everyday routine
Sahar Ejaz, Staff writer • June 17, 2026
Rising seniors spend summer preparing for college applications
Rising seniors spend summer preparing for college applications
June 12, 2026
Social Studies teacher Joseph Clement starts off class with a quote of the day, a tradition in his classes.
Retiring teachers look to explore passions
June 9, 2026
On April 13, junior Sahana Kumar sits down to write in her journal, recording the details of her day and reflecting on events as she organizes her thoughts.
Putting pen to paper helps untangle thoughts, clear minds
May 28, 2026
Opinions
Teachers’ AI use demonstrates hypocrisy
Teachers’ AI use demonstrates hypocrisy
Leilah Ross, Staff Writer • June 15, 2026
According to Everytown’s Gun Law Rankings, Virginia’s gun deaths per 100,000 residents equals the national average, and the state ranks 15th nationally for gun safety laws, while Alaska ranks 39th. California has the strictest gun safety laws nationally, while Mississippi ranks 49th for gun laws and experiences the highest gun deaths per 100,000 residents in the country.
Staff Editorial: National gun crisis requires widespread policy reform
June 1, 2026
On Dec. 17, 2014, 6-year-old Lizzie Sun lies on a couple of boxes after moving into her new house. Photo used with permission by Helen Sun.
Personal column: Moving schools, best thing that’s happened to me
May 22, 2026
Letters to underclassmen and seniors
Letters to underclassmen and seniors
May 20, 2026
Sports
2025 participants in the Junior Charger Dance Summer Camp smile for a picture with the CHS dance team. Photo used with permission of Katherine D’ercole.
Summer sports programs influence future Chargers
Saaya Patel, sports editor • June 5, 2026
Junior Christopher Hwang gathers momentum to throw the discus high and far into the air.
Hwang launches his way to the top
May 30, 2026
The varsity boys lacrosse team huddles together, flashing the winning symbol for a photo on April 20 after winning 9-7 against Westfield High School. Photo used with permission by Ishant Khanal.
Varsity boys lacrosse navigates season of growth through adjustments
May 19, 2026
Senior Nick Zingerelli rotates his shoulders to swing a bat on May 4 during practice.
Varsity baseball falls short of last season’s record
May 13, 2026
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