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The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

Woodgrove students read a newspaper in their spare time. Photo provided by Brooks Frandsen.

High School Students and the News: Should Students Read This?

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The list of complicated global events, elections, and wars that fill the news today can be very stressful and complicated. Should a busy Woodgrove student even care? Especially for seniors, who have to...

Starbucks pumpkin flavored drinks and pastries. Photo provided by Augusta Beekman.

Return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager September 22, 2024

August 22 marks the end of summer and the start of a new school year for Loudoun County Public School students. August 22 also marks when Starbucks brings back their pumpkin and autumn flavored drinks...

The vocabulary of today's youth is being perpetually influenced by the usage of these various social media platforms. Photo Provided by Ava Welsh.

The “Brain Rot” Epidemic

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer September 22, 2024

As more and more youth consume media on various platforms including Youtube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and the original 15 second video app, Tiktok, slang terms continue to emerge and integrate into the...

Picture from workplace allyship panel during the conference. Pictured; Miriam Noble, Tim Finley, Lori Gerber, Jafar Shameem. Photo provided by Tim Finley.

Women’s Leadership

Written by Lilly Soska May 30, 2024

With the passing of International Women’s Month, conscientiousness towards the female experience begins to shift to the back burner for some. Yet for half the human population living the other eleven...

The Miss Piggy and Kermit topiary inside of the Morocco pavilion. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Disney’s Flower Power

Written by Jillian Lewis May 14, 2024

Every year since 1994, Disney World’s EPCOT theme park has thrown the Flower and Garden Festival. Throughout the park, guests can enjoy specialty foods, topiaries, merchandise, music, and photo opportunities. The...

An inside look at the new 8000 series Metro car. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

New Metro Cars Unveiled on the Mall

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor May 14, 2024

From March 20th to April 3rd, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s new 8000 series rail cars were on display in Washington D.C.’s National Mall. D.C. residents and visitors were able...

Chocolate is formed typically in bars or chips. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Rich and Flavorful: America’s Chocolatey History

Written by Mya Haines May 13, 2024

Milk, dark, semisweet, blonde, and cocoa nibs are only a few of many types of chocolate. You can eat it plain, mix it into a baked good, or use it as an edible decoration. Chocolate has been formed into...

A street in Ireland flooded with people celebrating Saint Patrick's day. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Origins of Saint Patrick’s Day

Written by Noah Brown and Evan Kaiser April 8, 2024

Millions of people worldwide prepare their green outfits in anticipation of, arguably, the most-celebrated holiday in March. Saint Patrick’s Day brings parades, festivals, and good luck every year, as...

Woodgrove student poll showcasing the types of caffeine consumed. Graphic provided by Lilly Soska.

The World’s Oldest Buzzword: Caffeine

Written by Lilly Soska March 21, 2024

In an increasingly fast-paced world, it seems everyone is trying to get a buzz these days. While some consider this drug a quick boost, that boost could actually be lethal. Caffeine, a substance used as...

Pink tulips bloom early April. Photo provided by Chelsea Dyke.

Spring Into Growing Season

Written by Nathaniel Leitch March 18, 2024

Plants offer a variety of benefits to homes such as increasing air quality, adding color or depth to landscaping, and can help alleviate stress. While some plants are fragile and require special care and...

Students thoroughly complete a test. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

The SAT in a New Age

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor March 18, 2024

In January 2022, the College Board announced that the Scholastic Aptitude Test, commonly known as the SAT, would switch from its physical format to being fully digital by 2024. Now, more than two years...

An Artemis SLS rocket launches in 2022 as part of the Artemis 1 mission. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

“The Next Giant Leap in Space Exploration”

Written by Evan Kaiser and Noah Brown February 28, 2024

The next generation of space exploration is near as the Artemis program, led by the United States' NASA program, intends to reestablish a human presence on the moon. NASA will have a record of some very...

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