As 2019 Begins, so Does Award Season
Written by Annie Gilbert
February 5, 2019
This year's Golden Globes were far different from past awards shows, with major changes taking place within Hollywood. In past years, award shows have been criticized for being overly political, and as a result, this years Golden Globes presented a more uplifting approach and acknowledging the hard work...
George W. Bush Should Be Known More Than Just In Politics
Written by Kylee Harrell
January 22, 2019
Filed under Editorials, News, Opinion
The 41st President of the United States, George W. Bush died on Nov, 30th, 2018 from a form of Parkinson's disease at his home in Houston, Texas. At 18, President Bush enlisted as a second-class seaman in the Navy's flight training program. He was the last of the World War II generation to occupy...
Fireside Book Reviews
Written by Carissa Vergeres and Mia Cammarota
December 20, 2018
The air is becoming colder and the days are getting shorter. When trapped indoors with nothing to do, the spot in front of your fireplace is waiting for you. Pass the months of winter by getting lost in a book, whether it be realistic fiction, romance, or a biography. The Hate U Give, Me Before You,...
Editorial: School Safety
Written by Hope Davison and River Stone
December 20, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
In early October, a student was raped by his teammates at Tuscarora High School. Three weeks later, an Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) reading specialist was charged with three felony counts of unlawfully filming female students. Two weeks after that, a Park View teacher was arrested for an alleged...
Editorial: Effect of College Stress on Students’ Mental Health
Written by Adeline Furlow and Brittany Nelson
May 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The decision of if and where a person attends college is one of the most important choices a person will make throughout their entire life. With everything else students are juggling during senior year, time taken to focus on mental health and relationships can fall to the wayside. With the price of...
NBA Player of the Year Predictions
Written by Ryan Forbes
May 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion
After a surprising year where many teams have surprised the country and rebuilding teams are finally completed the long process, a power shift has occurred in each conference. The Rockets control the west and the Raptors run the east. With the regular season ending award season is here and here are my...
Editorial: Sexual Harassment & Assault
Written by River Stone, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
For years the rumors have been hushed away, all damaging allegations swept under the rug. But the accusations against Harvey Weinstein seemed to set something in motion, a wave of courage and bravery gaining strength with every added voice. Sexual harassment and assault is no longer being ignored and...
Top 8 Prospects of the 2018 NFL Draft
Written by Ryan Forbes
February 17, 2018
#1. Saquon Barkley- (Running Back) Penn State- There is no doubt who the top player in the draft is. Barkley has been the most talented and explosive player all year in college football. His playmaking ability will guarantee him a spot as one of the top players in this year’s draft. NFL Comparison: Ezekiel Elli...
NFL Postseason Awards Predictions
Written by Ryan Forbes
February 17, 2018
Coach of the Year: Sean McVay (Head Coach) Los Angeles Rams: McVay deserves this award after turning around the league’s youngest team from a 4-12 disaster to a 11-5 third seed playoff team, also turning around the offense from the lowest points per game to the most. He turned Goff into a reliable ...
Editorial: Balancing High School
Written by Editors-in-Chief Adeline Furlow and Brittany Nelson
December 14, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The pressure of being a high school student is at an all-time high. Combine that pressure with attending a high-achieving high school in one of the highest achieving school systems in the nation, and the pressure builds further. As the academic rigor at Woodgrove and other schools has increased over...
Editorial: Students Adjust to School Changes
Written by Brittany Nelson and River Stone
November 3, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Each year, Woodgrove students know one thing for sure: when the school year begins, there will be change. To maximize the effectiveness of bus sharing between schools, Loudoun County Public Schools decided to push back start times for high schools. Woodgrove’s official school hours now go from 9:10...
Hallo-SCREAM!
Written by Jordan Fiala and Connor Graham, and Keagan Lanham
October 30, 2017
Filed under Features, Reviews, Top Stories
As the Halloween season approaches, and the urge to be scared becomes a common theme among teens, students are going to want to know what scary movies and shows to watch. To achieve this, 10% of the school’s student body’s opinions were collected. Best Horror Movies On Netflix: 1. The Shining 2. H...
Students quiz in an AP Calculus class-a class with no associated SOL.
Photo by Rebecca Faletti
A quick rundown of the current SOL landscape.
Graphic made by Rebecca Faletti
Henry the African Elephant stands proudly at the Smithsonian
Photo by Daniel Alvarez
Two lattes from Compass Coffee in downtown D.C.
Photo by Sarah Murtaugh
Map of D.C. plotted with some of the destinations below.
Map created by Daniel Alvarez
President Trump faces Congress during 2019 State of the Union. Photo used with permission from Creative Commons
Senator Bernie Sanders, considered a front runner for the Democratic Party. Photo used with permission from Creative Commons.
Dani Kimbrough participating in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.
Photo by Kevin Crandall
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