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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, Staff Writer 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...

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The SAT in a New Age

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Staff Writer 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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Primary Pandemonium

Written by Sam Douglas, Online Editor February 21, 2024

The Virginia presidential primaries are fast approaching, and many Woodgrove seniors will be able to vote for the first time. The primaries help decide each party's nominee for the general election on...

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The Evolution of ‘It’ Water Bottles: A Decade in Review

Written by Claire Hudak, Online Editor February 12, 2024

The Stanley Cup has dominated the water bottle scene over the past year, proving its worth by surviving car fires and even inciting fights in Targets over limited edition colors. The rise of “it” water...

Out of Money

Out of Money

Written by Noah Brown and Evan Kaiser February 12, 2024

Following the narrow escape of yet another government shutdown by Congress, the public is left wondering just how much longer it will take for the national debt to truly catch up to the country. The primary...

Punxsutawney Phil and a member of his Inner Circle, 2022. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

A Deep Dive Down the Groundhog Hole: The History of February 2

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Every year on February 2, a counsel of men in tophats appear before an eager audience of thousands. Their leader is a glorified rodent,  said to predict when winter ends and spring arrives. Although...

An assortment of the Halloween themed Reeses. Picture provided by Creative Commons.

Deceptive Chocolate

Written by Shae Wheeler, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

A chocolate controversy appears to be headed to the court system, as a woman from Florida sued the famous chocolate company, Hershey, for 5 million dollars over “misleading” Reese's Peanut Butter Cup...

Cozy living room accompanied by a fireplace and a Christmas tree. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Origins of Holiday Traditions

Written by Noah Brown and Evan Kaiser January 26, 2024

As the temperatures drop below freezing and the leaves have fallen off the trees, everyone is thrilled for Christmas. The festive aura is setting in as people adorn their living rooms with wreaths and...

Women’s sizing charts between countries, creating difficulty when shopping for internationally sourced clothing and shoes. Image provided by Creative Commons.

It’s Not You, It’s the Sizing

Written by Ali Elliott and Jennie-Kate Hannis December 20, 2023

Have you ever been in a dressing room, frantic to find your size? Or placed an online order and the garment you've been dreaming of came in the wrong size? This is a national problem affecting thousands...

A display of how wildfires spread. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

The Forest on Fire: How Wildfires Have Become an International Trend

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

On October 24th, a wildfire broke out in Madison County, Virginia. The fire spread for close to a month and burned almost 4,000 acres in the process. The Virginia Department of Forestry was able to completely...

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