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Junior Carter Shin is declared victor in a meet on Dec. 7 against Gainesville High School in which Chantilly won 53-9.
Sharp rocks flank the Shenandoah Crossing pathway on Jan. 14. The path is covered in ice. Photo by Nischal Annapareddy
Arduino Club poses for a group picture during their winter meeting on Dec. 12.
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Part of the Mark Rothko exhibition “Paintings on Paper” displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. on Oct. 27.
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Over 100 students wait to check in at the tardy table the morning of Dec. 18. Photo by Ryan Galione
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Sharp rocks flank the Shenandoah Crossing pathway on Jan. 14. The path is covered in ice. Photo by Nischal Annapareddy
New year off to icy start
Nischal Annapareddy, Assistant Online Editor • January 16, 2025
Over 100 students wait to check in at the tardy table the morning of Dec. 18. Photo by Ryan Galione
Tardy check-in process bottlenecks arrival to class
January 13, 2025
Alongside training to teach Chemistry 2 DE in the 2025-2026 school year, Chemistry teacher Anila Gill teaches her seventh period class on Nov 20.
FCPS offers new course schedule selection
January 10, 2025
South Korean civilians united on the streets protesting and holding up signs that say "Yoon Suk Yeol step down!". Illustrated by Rachel Neathery.
South Korea under siege as martial law muzzles democracy
December 22, 2024
arts&entertainment
Part of the Mark Rothko exhibition “Paintings on Paper” displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. on Oct. 27.
Opinions on contemporary, modern art contrast
Sofya Kornilova, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025
Lunchables’ Nachos vs. Lunchly’s Fiesta Nachos
Review: Lunchly competes for Lunchables consumers
December 13, 2024
“Monsters: the Lyle and Erik Menendez story” was directed by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan and has been available on Netflix since Sept. 19.
Netflix show, documentary shift perception of Menendez brothers
December 12, 2024
Holiday excitement fills the aisles as shoppers notice Trader Joe’s new festive winter collection on Nov. 9. (Photo by Gayda Makki)
Trader Joe’s winter snacks unwrap best of season
December 11, 2024
Features
Arduino Club poses for a group picture during their winter meeting on Dec. 12.
4 clubs you may not have heard of:
Hansika Gautama, Features Editor • January 15, 2025
Traditional Hispanic food used to celebrate during Three Kings Day.
Celebrating Three Kings Day with tradition, significance
January 6, 2025
Cozy indoors meet sunny getaways
Cozy indoors meet sunny getaways
December 16, 2024
Demi Sandler visited Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion on Dec.24,2023 “My favorite part of the skating rink is that it’s really pretty during the night,” sophomore Demi Sandler said.
Winter brings holiday activities in Northern Virginia
December 10, 2024
Opinions
At the Chantilly Regional Library, a student works on their AP Calculus BC homework in preparation for an upcoming test on Dec. 16.
CHS needs to rethink its competitive culture
Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief • December 23, 2024
College Board’s AP African American Studies tries, fails
College Board’s AP African American Studies tries, fails
December 19, 2024
Teenagers don't deserve toxic masculinity
Teenagers don’t deserve toxic masculinity
December 18, 2024
Eager to show their spirits, freshman Adhvika Chandu and Myra Amatya dress up as Simon and Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks on Oct. 22.
Cosplaying benefits teens’ well-being
November 18, 2024
Sports
Junior Carter Shin is declared victor in a meet on Dec. 7 against Gainesville High School in which Chantilly won 53-9.
Boys wrestling slams through struggles of last year
Mark Hessel, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Junior Addison Zampiello during the meet on Wed, Dec 11 at South Lakes High School. Photo by Samanta Javanbakht.
Dedicated gymnasts flip into new season
December 20, 2024
Winter track athletes run warm up laps around the track at practice on Nov. 25.
Senior track athletes stride for memories in last season
December 15, 2024
Junior point guard Abby Goodman shoots a freethrow after being fouled against Mount Vernon high school on Dec. 3. CHS won 68-32.
Girls basketball charging for redemption
December 9, 2024
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