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Courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch. Jokes circulate about the value of liberal arts majors.
Junior Ava Miller runs in a district meet against Westfield and Madison in the previous winter track season.

Catherine Xu, Editor-in-Chief

May 14, 2021

This was the last government spy I had before I disposed of it properly
Fairfax county’s new registration tool is VaccineFinder, a national vaccine database that directs people to local distribution sites.
Virginia opens vaccines for people over 16, moves into next phase
Lizzie Stone, Staff Writer • May 3, 2021

As supply chains and health workers mobilize, increasing numbers of Virginians are...

Two separate bills have the potential of changing the federal minimum wage from 2021 to 2025, Source: Economic Policy Institute
Minimum wage debate continues to rage on
April 25, 2021
Being transgender is something a lot of people are proud about and people like to express that with a pride flag.
New bill proposes transgender checks in schools
April 14, 2021
Source: SPCC
April acknowledges child abuse prevention
April 1, 2021
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated at a fair in Portland, Oregon.
Hispanics reflect on America’s controversial portrayal of Cinco De Mayo
Gurpreet Gujral, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021

The holiday that celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French during...

The K-Pop Hip Hop Dance Club performs at Chantilly’s Got Talent on February 22, 2021
International Dance Day: Dance clubs reflect on various styles
April 29, 2021
Here is a infographic filled with quick information and statistics about this fatal disease.
Brain Cancer Awareness Month: Community supports the suffering patients
April 24, 2021
EARTHDAY.ORG planned events for 3 days of climate action in honor of Earth Day.
Earth Day’s 51st anniversary celebrated this year
April 22, 2021
Junior Ava Miller runs in a district meet against Westfield and Madison in the previous winter track season.
Spring track races into new season
Catherine Xu, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2021

Track runners have begun preparing for the start of the spring season on April 26...

Junior Jinal Nana on the left, Sophomore Amber Christina on the right at their first game of the season.
Cheer team adapts to new guidelines
March 30, 2021
The current varsity field hockey seniors.
Field hockey begins with fresh start
March 27, 2021
Athlete of the Issue: Sam Fitzhugh
Athlete of the Issue: Sam Fitzhugh
March 26, 2021
Courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch. Jokes circulate about the value of liberal arts majors.
Humanities may be complementary to STEM, not antithetical
Noyanika Vattathara, Staff Writer • May 15, 2021

The percentage of humanities degrees has dropped by more than half since the 1960s...

English teacher Tania Kinsel has joined the CHS staff this year.
Teacher Spotlight: Tatiana Kinsel
May 12, 2021
Testing for success podcast: Experts share their pandemic-era exam preparation strategies
Testing for success podcast: Experts share their pandemic-era exam preparation strategies
May 10, 2021
The graphic shows the SAT score distributions from 2016 and 2018, revealing average scores based on household income, race, and parents
Students share opinions on College Board’s effect on admissions process
May 2, 2021
In the aftermath of British marketing executive Sarah Everard’s murder, protesters hold up signs decrying the violence inflicted upon women.
To All the Boys that Have Hurt Us Before
Nayana Celine Xavier, News Editor • May 11, 2021

“I support women’s rights, but I’m not a feminist.”  The number of times...

Mothers consistently support their children through stressful times by taking care of their mental and physical health.
Thank you and sorry; Moms deserve appreciation on Mother’s Day and every day
May 9, 2021
#stopasianhate has been a frequently used hashtag for others to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
Staff editorial: Asian Americans targeted by increased hate crimes
May 8, 2021
Landlords are social parasites that profit off of working-class incomes and exploit the human need for housing and shelter.
Landlord system morally unethical, contribute nothing to society
May 6, 2021
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
Shary Ali, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2021

“With liberty and justice for all.”  “Justice.” This term seems to be repeated everywhere in American society — the pledge, textbooks...

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
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
December 16, 2020