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Freshman Paparda Tanadumrongsakd rides her bike in D.C.
Sources: American Psychological Association, Forbes, and Statista.
photo by Kaitlyn Bartolutti
Junior Libby Bondi (center) and her friends celebrate the end of a successful 2019 soccer season.
Democrat Jon Ossoff beat his Republican opponent, David Perdue, for the Senate runoff election in Georgia.
Democrats win Senate control in Georgia
Nabiha Zulfqar, Copy Editor • January 8, 2021

One of the most important presidential elections in history has left Joe Biden and...

On her trip to Africa, sophomore Katherine Richertook this picture of this elephant in its natural habitat.
Number of endangered species increases
January 2, 2021
Ocasio-Cortez speaks at SXSW.
Ocasio-Cortez creates history in the House of Representatives
December 29, 2020
Vice-president elect Kamala Harris speaks to supporters.
Congressional elections bring influx of diversity
December 27, 2020
Freshman Paparda Tanadumrongsakd rides her bike in D.C.
Pandemic impacts physical condition of many
Kayla Radler, Staff Writer • January 17, 2021

According to UCSF, physical activity dropped worldwide due to the pandemic as many...

Fitness preparations for the winter months
Fitness preparations for the winter months
January 14, 2021
A new beginning introduced for the year’s end
A new beginning introduced for the year’s end
January 1, 2021
A Nativity scene made by Maria Eugenia, math teacher Cecilia Torres’s aunt, to appreciate her religion, with wood, dolls and lights on the first week of December, celebrating Christmas in Peru.
‘Tis the season: Christmas celebrations vary around the world
December 25, 2020
Junior Libby Bondi (center) and her friends celebrate the end of a successful 2019 soccer season.
Athletes debate returning to sports this year
Lizzie Stone, Staff Writer • January 15, 2021

Many private sports teams have started up despite the quarantine, hoping for a normal...

Rhythmic gymnast Kaylee Baek is performing her rope routine in the National Junior Olympics competition.
Artistic, rhythmic gymnastics require different strengths
January 13, 2021
Nolan Riley, a member of the wrestling team wins a match in 2019 against a Westfield wrestling member.
Wrestling team changes dynamic
January 11, 2021
Junior Natalie Hogan goes up for a layup in her game against Edison High School on Dec. 10.
Basketball players prepare for slightly different winter season
January 3, 2021
Sources: American Psychological Association, Forbes, and Statista.
Psychologists can't prescribe medication
Dayana Najarro, Staff Writer • January 16, 2021

According to Statista, approximately $511 billion went into medicine in 2019. In...

'Tilly Teachers: JeanMarie Stewart
January 15, 2021
'Tilly Teachers: Biology Teacher Kaitlyn Sullivan
December 12, 2020
Chantilly Leadership has been advertising their school spirit and other various activities on their official Instagram page.
Leadership and SGA work to connect with students
December 4, 2020
Sources: Newsweek, Wikipedia
American Sign Language should be taught in schools
Thirtha Poruthikode Unnivelan, Staff Writer • January 12, 2021

Hearing people often overlook the huge advantage they have in society over deaf people,...

Sources: NAACP, Mapping Police Violence
Reverse Racism: White privilege invalidates argument
January 9, 2021
Image from ramp communications
Racism minimized by inclusive actions
January 6, 2021
Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Newsone, HuffPost
Black students face harsh disciplinary punishments across the U.S.
January 5, 2021
As 2020 comes to a close, many look forward to improvements in the next year. Changes in presidency and advancements with the COVID-19 vaccines bring optimism for issues such as the environment, immigration and social justice movements.
America reborn: Changes for new year
Shary Ali and Catherine Xu • December 16, 2020

After the emergence of the coronavirus, social justice protests, talk of World War III, wildfires in Australia and the invasion of killer hornets,...

Infographic created by Shreya Baskaran
Mental illnesses rising due to virtual learning
December 1, 2020
Black Lives Matter Movement
Black Lives Matter Movement
November 7, 2020
Purpose: Chargers find meaning through their artistic aspirations
Purpose: Chargers find meaning through their artistic aspirations
April 6, 2020