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Grace Harvey works on a colored pencil piece based on a picture of her friends. Photo provided by Iza Piatkowski.

(Van) Gogh Take AP Art

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

When you walk into room 806 during blocks two and five, there are artists at work everywhere. In one corner, students carefully clamp a wooden frame around a brilliantly painted canvas. Three stand in...

Seniors Bryson Brown and Aidan Gillis during their Woodgrove Idol performance. Photo provided by Sam Douglas.

Blank Slate: Woodgrove’s Very Own Rock Band

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Blank Slate took Woodgrove High School by storm on November 30th, performing a setlist that had the crowd roaring. Phones, iPads, and Chromebooks alike were lifted high up in the air to capture footage,...

Tammy’s Diner in Round Hill, Virginia. Photo provided by Noah Brown.

Round Hill’s Classic

Written by Noah Brown, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

In the center of Round Hill sits a quaint diner that some would fail to notice if not paying attention. This charming location may not appear luxurious, but its impact on the community is what will be...

Orchestra students perform during a concert. Photo provided by LifeTouch.

The Rhythm of Superior Ratings

Written by Mya Haines, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

As the new year settles in, February arises with frantic teachers and stressed musicians; afterall, it is assessment season. Annually, this time of year tends to bring hard rehearsals, extra practicing,...

The Snow Like Ashes series resting in front of a warm fireplace. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Winter’s Wonderful Words

Written by Jillian Lewis, Online Editor March 18, 2024

During the winter months it can be hard to find a good book to read as the winter blues set in. The cold weather makes the air frigid to the bone, but the best cure is curling up around the fireplace with...

Shaelyn Wheeler and Ivory sitting in a field in Western Loudoun. Photo provided by Shaelyn Wheeler.

A Long Wait For A Deserved Soulmate

Written by Ali Elliott, Editor In Chief March 13, 2024

Woodgrove junior, Shaelyn Wheeler, was matched with her golden retriever service dog, Ivory, and took her home in October 2023. Since then, life has been a new adventure for Shae and her family. Ivory...

 The entrance to Lululemons storefront. Photo provided Creative Commons.

The Rise of Athleisure

Written by Sarah Putorti, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Beginning in the mid 2010s, athletic wear has stood out not only for its intended purpose, but as its own unique fashion. Athleisure, originally meant to be worn when exercising and changed out of after...

Woodgrove actors working hard on choreography and blocking for the song “Summer Nights.” Photo provided by Zoe Carter.

You’re the One that The Grove Theater Wants: Come Watch “Grease” The Musical!

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

The Grove Theater is back again for their third spring musical under the direction of Woodgrove High School’s most recent director and theater instructor, Mrs. Beverly Pruzina. Popular Musical Comedy...

An Oscars statuette is one of the most prized awards among filmmakers. Photo found in Creative Commons.

Oscar Nominations: Notable or Nonsensical?

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

On January 23rd, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences formally released the nominations for the upcoming 96th Academy Awards, set to be held on March 10th. Among these nominations included popular...

Popular recommendation for the Romantasy genre. Graphic provided by Jillian Lewis.

The Rise of the Romantasy Genre

Written by Jillian Lewis, Online Editor February 14, 2024

Romantasy has become a newly popular genre of book series that mixes the genres of  romance and fantasy. Fantasy became a popular genre in late 19th century England. It stemmed off of old myths, legends,...

The book cover of Out of My Mind. Picture provided by Lindsey Lincoln.

Not Your Usual Coming of Age Film

Written by Shae Wheeler, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

On January 19, 2024, New York Times Bestseller novel, Out Of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper, became a Disney Original film adaptation. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...

Grease will premiere on Woodgrove’s stage this spring. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Do You Have “The Lightning?”

Written by Mya Haines, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

This spring, The Grove Theater is presenting an iconic, timeless musical, Grease. Set in the 1950’s, it follows the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds through friendships and teenage life. The musical is based...

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