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The Purple Tide
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
Staff Editorial: In this election, diversity is more than just a buzzword
Department of Education to withhold millions in funding over FCPS gender identity policy
Reading reduces stress, calming minds
Features

November 6, 2025

Senior Gabriel Camacho Canelas bumps the ball on Sept. 30. Photo by Ian Green.
Photo Courtesy of Disney
arts&entertainment

November 3, 2025

News
Department of Education to withhold millions in funding over FCPS gender identity policy
Department of Education to withhold millions in funding over FCPS gender identity policy
Ariya Lee, News editor • November 7, 2025
Virginia welcomes Madame Governor
Virginia welcomes Madame Governor
October 29, 2025
FCPS implements new metal detection policy through high schools
FCPS implements new metal detection policy through high schools
October 24, 2025
Republican candidate Stewart Whitson delivers a speech at the Virginia Republican Ticket rally on July 1.
Campaigns work toward winning special election
September 8, 2025
Arts&Entertainment
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Movies spook students into the fall season
Fatima Dafaalla, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025
Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sun” debuts with 3.87 million streams on Spotify, her second-best album debut on the platform. Album cover used with courtesy of zaralarssonofficial.com.
‘Midnight Sun’ shines light on Zara Larsson’s new album
October 23, 2025
The Birthday Cake cookie was part of Crumbl’s lineup from Apr. 28- May 5 .
Crumbl’s cookies rotating lineup crumbles expectations
June 24, 2025
Internet-loved Dubai chocolate misses mark with copy cats
Internet-loved Dubai chocolate misses mark with copy cats
June 17, 2025
Features
Reading reduces stress, calming minds
Reading reduces stress, calming minds
Sahar Ejaz, Staff writer • November 6, 2025
Fears aren't limited to Halloween season
Fears aren’t limited to Halloween season
October 31, 2025
Junior Julia Pollard pipes cookies and cream frosting onto freshly baked chocolate cookies on July 25. Photo used with permission of Julia Pollard
Students mix, buff and polish their passions into profitable ventures
October 16, 2025
Comprehensive Service Site (CSS) Department Chair Amanda Spangrud responds to an email during her lunch break.
Spangrud channels various skills in special education
September 26, 2025
Opinions
Staff Editorial: In this election, diversity is more than just a buzzword
Staff Editorial: In this election, diversity is more than just a buzzword
TPT Staff • November 10, 2025
A student puts their phone in their bag before the 8:10 bell rings to comply with the phone policy.
Pro: Cellphone ban powers positive impact in school
October 28, 2025
The cellphones of multiple students lay face down on a table during lunch on Oct. 9. The new policy only allows students to use their phones during their lunch break.
Con: Cellphone policy could be improved
October 28, 2025
Headquartered just under five miles from CHS, the National Rifle Association is among the largest organizations dedicated to preserving gun access in the U.S. Photo by Nischal Annapareddy
Staff Editorial: We must close the ‘open gate’ to violence
August 18, 2025
Sports
Senior Gabriel Camacho Canelas bumps the ball on Sept. 30. Photo by Ian Green.
Boys volleyball switches up strategy for second season
Ian Green, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025
Sophomore Ryan Herbert protects the ball against junior Jenna Paige during flag football tryouts on Sept. 23. Herbert made the team but Paige did not. Photo used with permission of Andre Roberts(@graphics_bydre on Instagram).
CHS kicks off their inaugural girls flag football season
October 27, 2025
CHS has six sports this summer that are holding summer camps ranging from the grades K-12.
Summer camps bring Chargers, community closer together
June 10, 2025
Parents and students wait for the Future of CHS Athletics meeting to start in the cafeteria on May 7.
Community discusses future changes at athletics meeting
June 2, 2025
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