• Chantilly Unified Basketball won against Robinson on Friday night, 29-27.
  • The Chantilly Orchestras performed at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association’s District 12 Orchestra Assessment this weekend. Congratulations to all the orchestras on a very successful set of performances!
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The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
Lizzie Sun

Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief

Lizzie Sun is a junior in her second year with the Purple Tide. In addition to her passion for journalism, she enjoys writing fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. She plays for Chantilly’s tennis team and loves listening to podcasts in her free time. She is excited to be the staff’s co-editor-in-chief alongside Delaney Brooks this year!

All content by Lizzie Sun
Restaurant Review: Chopin Noodle House (肖邦拉面馆) harmonizes noodles, tradition

Restaurant Review: Chopin Noodle House (肖邦拉面馆) harmonizes noodles, tradition

Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief
March 6, 2025
FCPS enacts first collective bargaining agreement since 1977

FCPS enacts first collective bargaining agreement since 1977

Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief
February 20, 2025
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
Uncertain signs

Uncertain signs

Delaney Brooks, Lizzie Sun, Advik Sood, and Claire Baek
November 5, 2024
Tending for growth: Emotional disabilities teacher Kristin Carter adjusts her succulent pots in her classroom on Sep. 6.

From garden to classroom: Teacher’s mission to grow continues

Lizzie Sun, Editor-in-chief
September 23, 2024
Modern mukbang culture is toxic, needs to stop

Modern mukbang culture is toxic, needs to stop

Lizzie Sun, Assistant Online News Editor
June 7, 2024
In dedication: The board displays George T. Snyder Jr., previous City of Fairfax mayor from 1983-1990. Photo credit: Lizzie Sun.

Snyder Trail construction passes despite local opposition

Lizzie Sun, Assistant Online News Editor
April 24, 2024
Hit or miss: Grading system remains inconsistent, unreliable

Hit or miss: Grading system remains inconsistent, unreliable

Lizzie Sun, Assistant Online News Editor
March 13, 2024
Visual Chart Page Iteration 3 (1)

Completed Countdown: CHS’ special education office celebrates a completed goal of 311 meetings for the COVID-19 compensatory education plan.

FCPS addresses pandemic learning losses for students with disabilities

Lizzie Sun, Assistant Online News Editor
February 15, 2024
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Swept under: True purpose of education lost in grades, tests

Swept under: True purpose of education lost in grades, tests

Lizzie Sun, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
After-school rush hour: Students walk to their buses on Sept. 20.

FCPS understaffing, capacity deficit leads to a community gridlock

Lizzie Sun, Staff writer
October 24, 2023
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