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The Wave Episode 3
Taken place in a small suburban town, “Better Than the Movies” is the debut rom-com novel by Lynn Painter. Mantrala and Bana praised the book for being fun, fresh and wholly embodying the idea of rom-com.
CHS has six sports this summer that are holding summer camps ranging from the grades K-12.
On Jan. 14, 2014, 6-year-old Lizzie Sun eats her leftover lunch at Einstein Bros. By then, English had replaced her first language, Korean.
The live-action “Lilo and Stitch” set a Memorial Day box office record of $181 million during opening weekend, according to the Walt Disney Company.
News
The School Board members passed the motion concerning the use of cell phones during school hours on May 8. The board voted to allow students to use cell phones during lunch. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County School Board.
District revises cell phone policy based on new Virginia law
Munevver Culha, Beats Editor/Social Media Marketer • June 5, 2025
Hunter Mill district school board representative Melanie Meren speaks on a motion to suspend Robert’s Rules and indefinitely postpone amendments to FCPS’ proposed budget at a school board meeting on May 22. Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Public Schools.
School board passes proposed budget with suspended amendments
May 27, 2025
Class of 2024 graduates throw their purple caps in the air, celebrating graduation in EagleBank Arena on June 7, 2024.
Graduation: Changes introduced, traditions remain
May 20, 2025
Teacher Katherine Reinfried plans for upcoming self-directed economics and personal finance summer courses.
Summer programs provide head start for next academic year
May 15, 2025
Arts&Entertainment
Taken place in a small suburban town, “Better Than the Movies” is the debut rom-com novel by Lynn Painter. Mantrala and Bana praised the book for being fun, fresh and wholly embodying the idea of rom-com.
Bookworms share their favorite summer rereads
Varsha Sekar, Staff Writer • June 11, 2025
The live-action “Lilo and Stitch” set a Memorial Day box office record of $181 million during opening weekend, according to the Walt Disney Company.
‘Lilo and Stitch’ still a Hawaiian rollercoaster ride
June 6, 2025
Infographic by Emaan Yousaf https://open.spotify.com/
Students share sounds of their year
June 3, 2025
On its opening weekend, “A Minecraft Movie” made $163 billion at the box office, smashing the previous record by a video game adaptation of $146 billion by “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Photo by Cedric Tchommo
“A Minecraft Movie” does not inspire yearning for mines
May 7, 2025
Features
The Wave Episode 3
The Wave Episode 3
Alexine Cornelio, Online Managing Editor • June 12, 2025
Better Sleep Month delivers wake-up call to students
Better Sleep Month delivers wake-up call to students
May 30, 2025
Summer internships provide valuable opportunities for students
Summer internships provide valuable opportunities for students
May 29, 2025
ALS Awareness Month educates on neurological diseases
ALS Awareness Month educates on neurological diseases
May 23, 2025
Opinions
On Jan. 14, 2014, 6-year-old Lizzie Sun eats her leftover lunch at Einstein Bros. By then, English had replaced her first language, Korean.
Personal column: How I season my ‘flavor of Asian’
Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief • June 9, 2025
Embrace fear first to drive climate movement
Embrace fear first to drive climate movement
June 4, 2025
Uhm, the way students speak is like, not that good
Uhm, the way students speak is like, not that good
May 26, 2025
Senior year’s survival checklist is completed as coffee replaces sleep and a social life is abandoned.
Seniors share secrets for final year success
May 16, 2025
Sports
CHS has six sports this summer that are holding summer camps ranging from the grades K-12.
Summer camps bring Chargers, community closer together
Gabby Roper, Staff Writer • 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
Sophomore Kyle Hammer subs into the game during the second half against Centreville High School on April 29. Chantilly won 3-2.
Boys soccer surpasses last season’s success
May 28, 2025
Senior captains serve up leadership
Senior captains serve up leadership
May 22, 2025
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