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The Albemarle High School Scholastic Rowing Champions pose by the river.
While the use of NFTs has increased, their environmental impacts have been put into the spotlight as well.
The market is flooded with skincare products.

Anagha Gummadivalli, Academics Editor

June 30, 2021

News
A gavel representing power and authority in the justice system.
Virginia first southern state to ban death penalty
Natasha Guharoy, Staff Writer • June 21, 2021

Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill that would officially abolish the death penalty...

Many remember George Floyd’s life and death during the Chauvin trial.
Chauvin trial predicts course of police brutality
June 15, 2021
Find more information at Salon, Voanews or The Washington Post.
Rise of QAnon movement endangers America's future
June 11, 2021
Freshman Eric Kim takes off his mask on May 18 to embrace the new CDC regulations.
Pandemic restrictions ease as more get vaccinated
June 9, 2021
Features
The Albemarle High School Scholastic Rowing Champions pose by the river.
Humans of Chantilly: The face of new rowing club
Finn Geary, Staff Writer • July 2, 2021

Junior Isaac Elias is a 17-year-old who founded the Chantilly Row Crew Club. Why...

English teacher Eric Richardson works at his desk.
Teacher Spotlight: Eric Richardson
June 29, 2021
Disciplinary help from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments.
School-to-prison pipelines run through America
June 27, 2021
Job opportunities for teens are diverse and can be found in multiple different industries. Source: Monster.com
3 tips on working at part-time job as high school student
June 24, 2021
Sports
Softball players look forward to enjoying their entire season this year.
Softball players support each other, improve skills
Lizzie Stone, Staff Writer • June 28, 2021

High school softball teams are the culmination of an athlete’s time in the sport....

The girls lacrosse team completed a shortened schedule due to COVID-19.
Athlete of the Issue: Sally Park
June 25, 2021
Soccer fans across Europe have protested against the formation of the Super League, crowding outside stadiums on April 18th.
Proposal of European Super League shakes soccer world
June 17, 2021
Junior and varsity soccer player Ethan Karam was being subbed back on during a game against Oakton Highschool on May 6.
Varsity soccer team ends with memorable seasons
June 5, 2021
Academics
Junior Harini Sethu demonstrates taking PE in the sumer online format.
Summer school to be conducted on larger scale
Anagha Gummadivalli, Academics Editor • June 23, 2021

As the school prepares for summer learning with the school year coming to an end...

Students participate in school activities through a virtual platform.
Students reflect upon difficulties of year
June 19, 2021
Different languages have unique ways to say "hello."
Online learning affects world language classes
June 12, 2021
Counselor Rebecca Funk-Clonts attends a baseball game with her family.
Counselor spotlight: Rebecca Funk-Clonts
June 2, 2021
Opinions
While the use of NFTs has increased, their environmental impacts have been put into the spotlight as well.
Non-fungible tokens accelerate damage to environment
Luke Barlow, Staff Writer • July 1, 2021

More and more facets of society are becoming digitized. This extends to the art industry...

All bodies are different. A person’s worth should be determined by themselves as a human, not by their physical appearance.
All bodies need to be normalized
June 14, 2021
Many students will often feel frustrated while taking standardized tests.
Standardized testing fails to accurately place students in math courses
June 7, 2021
The Pink Tax negatively affects women compared to men from an economical standpoint.
Pink Tax discriminates against women
May 31, 2021
In-Depth
Flags wave at the D.C. Capital Pride Parade on June 10, 2017.
LGBTQ+ community strides for more queer friendliness
Anwita Suryadewara, Blake Jocuns, and Thirtha Poruthikode Unnivelan • June 26, 2021

Pride month is celebrated every June, to honor the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan, which was the turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement...

The U.S. currently has the highest incarceration rate in the world and holds over 25% of the world’s prison population, according to Criminal Justice Programs. This high incarceration rate has resulted in significant prison overcrowding.
War on Justice: U.S. criminal justice system fails to uphold liberty for all
May 7, 2021
Grace Hopper, an avid contributor to the field of computer science, helps to develop the first digital computer, the UNIVAC.
Women’s History Month highlights lesser known accomplishments
March 7, 2021
Although the foster care system usually fulfills its purpose in aiding families, the system is still widely criticized for failing to protect children and providing enough support.
American foster care still leaves room for children to be mistreated
March 1, 2021