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Backpacks, filled with supplies for girls, are passed out to school students.

The Taliban’s Attack on Women

Written by Caroline Green, William Den Herder, and Jillian Lewis March 24, 2023

      Following the August 2021 drawback of a two decade U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, the Islamic fundamentalist and political militant group, known as the Taliban, began to once again...

Woodgrove’s School Security Officer, Mr. Ward Sigler, standing out front of the building greeting students.

Rise of School Violence

Written by Gianna Costanzo, Andrew Towe, and John Hays March 24, 2023

     Recently there has been a national and local rise in school violence including students, staff, and parents. With the news of a Virginia teacher being shot by a six-year-old student, it’s...

The corner of Sagle and Harpers Ferry Road, where numerous fliers were found.

White Supremacist Propaganda Posted in Loudoun County

Written by Devin Adu-Osei, Claire Davison, and Evan Kaiser March 23, 2023

On January 19th, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified of multiple white supremacy propaganda flyers posted on roads in the Purcellville, Hamilton and Waterford areas. Approximately 50 posters...

Woodgrove student Meredith Buxton with their puppy, Remus.

A Long Wait For A Deserved Soulmate

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler and Maeve Bauer March 23, 2023

I have always been an animal lover, especially dogs. I was fascinated whenever I would see service dogs in public. I knew I couldn’t distract them because they were working. I would pretend that my stuffed...

The Influencer Dream: Positive or Dangerous?

Written by Ali Eliott and Ava Welsh March 23, 2023

Social media: an online world full of millions of creators, limitless information and opinions, and endless possibilities. Yet many people are beginning to question… is social media really a positive...

Tomlinson stares down the opposing team’s dugout after scoring a run.

Spring Players To Watch

Written by Maddie Shea and Mason Vacca March 23, 2023

Another Woodgrove sports season is coming up and here are some athletes you should keep an eye on. Softball After she made the switch over from baseball, Senior Annika Rohs started playing softball at...

Sexual Violence is an Epidemic in Loudoun County Public Schools

Written by Claire Davison March 23, 2023

Loudoun County Public Schools is in the news yet again for mishandling sexual assaults. On February 2nd, Loudoun Circuit Court ordered a search warrant affidavit for surveillance cameras in Tuscarora High...

Protests by outraged students and civil rights activists outside the Florida Capital

“Stop W.O.K.E Act” in Place Under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Written by Maeve Bauer and Anna Cristofano March 23, 2023

“Left wing bias” is what Governor Ron DeSantis reported to the College Board earlier this month regarding specific topics within the state’s AP African American Studies classes. The state has passed...

Semester At Sea: An Opportunity Like No Other

Written by Abby Meedel and Ellia Mytsa March 23, 2023

     Many young people have an aspiration to travel the world. Waking up to the sight of crystal blue waters stretching for miles and a salty breeze doesn’t have to be a fantasy. One can experience...

What Happens If You Get Injured After You’re Committed?

Written by Ali Eliott and Teagan Russell March 23, 2023

  You get the call, your years of blood, sweat, and tears have finally paid off. You’ve been invited to play your sport at the college of your dreams. But you still have one more high school season...

Adu in his stance while being guarded by Dr. Shipp.

Senior vs. Staff Basketball Game

Written by Devin Adu-Osei and Maddie Shea March 23, 2023

A tradition kept since the early years of Woodgrove High School, the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game was held on January 19th. The game was won by the staff, which continued a common trend...

Weird Wars

Written by Caroline Green, Jillian Lewis, and Andrew Towe March 23, 2023

Among the many wars of history, the under-documented “weird wars” deserve some spotlight. Two of wackiest include the French Navy declaring war over pastries and Australia’s battle with emus. These...

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