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According to Freedom For All Americans.org, in 29 states, LGBT Americans are not fully protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Virginia is one of 21 states with full LGBT non-discrimination protections in housing, employment, and public spaces such as schools.

Anti-LGBT laws spark controversy nationwide

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2022
Senior Aneesha Fernandez writes a poem in the school library during CT on March 1. Though poetry may seem daunting at first, new writers can improve by regularly engaging with poetry through reading and writing in their day-to-day lives, according to iUniverse. “Just put your pen to paper. Write something. It doesn’t have to be the greatest poem in the world. No one expects you to be Emily Dickinson or Maya Angelou,” sophomore Kheya Siripurapu said. “It’s your poem. Just keep writing and you’ll get better.”

Poetry enhances student creativity

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2022
Step into the vast fantasy world of Teyvat. A popular role-playing action game, Genshin Impact has broken records within its first year of release.

Review: Genshin Impact rises to the top

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
After exploring their personal teaching philosophies, seniors Teresa Morin, Josephine Heyman-Schrum and Colin Jones discuss their essay revisions in Teachers for Tomorrow 1 on Oct. 14.

Teachers for Tomorrow prepares students for educational careers

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2021
On Sept. 16, junior Amber Villanueva practices her routine with her stunt group of freshman Brianna Wade, junior Lauran Carr and junior Sammie Senio during cheer practice.

Cheerleaders perform in the spotlight

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
By offering a new or unusual perspective, photographs can change the way people look at seemingly ordinary things. In Corbin’s “Loss of Innocence,” the white sheet represents the innocence leaving a person when finally glimpsing a previously unseen reality. I chose not to show my face; that way, others are able to have a stronger connection to this piece by imagining themselves as me,” Corbin said.

Photography: students explore identity through snapshots

Aarthika Krishnan, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2021
Junior Caitlyn Kantaparn’s “Grand Presence” carries cultural significance. Art allows people to express complicated emotions and discover themselves on a deeply personal level.

Artists should create for themselves, not others

Aarthika Krishnan, Managing Editor
April 23, 2021
Humans of Chantilly: Ganesh Rayavarapu

Humans of Chantilly: Ganesh Rayavarapu

Aarthika Krishnan, Managing Editor
April 16, 2021
In spite of society’s progress toward gender equality, women continue to face discrimination and fight for their rights.

Staff Editorial: Women, girls should be treated with more respect

The Purple Tide Staff
April 16, 2021
Trump supporters march to the Capitol in protest of the election results on Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters incite riot at US Capitol

Aarthika Krishnan & Nayana Celine Xavier, Managing Editor & News Editor
January 18, 2021
See John Hopkins University and the Foreign Policy magazine for more information.

US coronavirus response lags behind other countries

Aarthika Krishnan, Managing Editor
December 17, 2020
See the National Center for Learning Disabilities for more information.

Teachers support students with learning disabilities

Aarthika Krishnan, Managing Editor
November 10, 2020
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