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

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

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Harum Taha

Harum Taha, Staff Writer

Harum Taha is a senior who enjoys writing stories or poems in her free time, participating in all sorts of clubs after school and tending to her two parakeets. Her goal is to be productive for her last year of high school by improving on her writing skills and taking herself out of her comfort zone.

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The use of animal testing in the cosmetics industry has been occurring since the early 2000s. Many are outraged by the truth and have created multiple ways to spread awareness over the abuse animals are facing.

Animal testing: truth behind beauty products stirs outrage

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
As the Myer-Briggs MBTI personality test is gaining popularity, some are questioning the true accuracy of the tests. There are many limitations to the 16 types have that can’t completely correspond to one’s personality.

Myers-Briggs inaccurately labels people’s personalities

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
Making a faux milk spill out of craft glue is a classic prank to pull on someone on April 1, a special holiday is celebrated worldwide by those who like to prank others: April Fools Day.

Pranksters reflect on April Fools’ Day origin

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
March 29, 2021
A model poses in a handmade purple lace crochet long-sleeved dress as slow fashion and crochet clothing are gaining popularity in the fashion industry.

Reuse, reduce, recycle: Eco-friendly clothing rises in popularity

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Ruth Bader Ginsberg with a crown on her head and the words “notorious” on her judge outfit despite her controversial attributions in politics. Illustration by uploader from Pixabay Annalise Batista.

Idolizing politicians obscures the truth

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
January 4, 2021
On November 30, the moon will appear darker than normal worldwide, beginning the start of the lunar eclipse.

Lunar eclipse overshadows November

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
November 29, 2020
On August 19, wildfires expanded over the streets of Sacramento, California and transformed the sky into a red-orange color.

California wildfires impacted by global warming

Harum Taha, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
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