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South Lakes Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree Ceremony

Sierra Hughes, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Japanese cherry blossoms symbolize life. They bloom around the end of March and the beginning of April, depending on the weather. As the season changes from winter to spring, they bring the promise of...

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Upcoming holiday parades you can’t miss

Emma Ayres, Co-News Editor November 26, 2024

With the holidays approaching, there are many opportunities to celebrate with family and friends at local holiday parades. Here are some nearby holiday parades to visit:   Reston Town Center...

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How to make Thanksgiving conversation tastier than the feast

Madeline Miller, Co-Editor In Chief November 18, 2024

As we get closer to the holiday season, we notice more and more family get-togethers popping up on the calendar. It is no secret that with these reunions, however, comes some uncomfortable conversation....

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Best autumn films to watch this fall!

Rocio Juarez Mendez, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

As we officially enter the fall season, it’s the perfect time to get cozy, eat your favorite fall snacks and watch your favorite autumn films. Have no clue about what to watch? Here are some of the best...

Vendor spotlight at Reston’s Farmers Market

Vendor spotlight at Reston’s Farmers Market

Heidi Gilman, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024

A steady flow of people clutching reusable bags streamed into Lake Anne Village early Saturday morning. For Reston locals, this is not unusual. The weekly Reston Farmers Market was bustling with people....

Should Thanksgiving Break be a week long?

Should Thanksgiving Break be a week long?

Iris Yi, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

From November 22 to November 24, students have school off for Thanksgiving Break, which includes the day before, after, and the weekend of Thanksgiving. This also includes Black Friday. However, many students...

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Omegle cierra oficialmente: Un final decisivo para la plataforma en línea

Dania Hernandez, Editora Internacional November 16, 2023

En la era del salvaje oeste de internet, la web mundial solo se hacía más grande a medida que el tiempo conducía a nuevas experiencias desviantes. Omegle hizo su gran debut en 2009, siendo uno de los...

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How does Daylight Savings Time affect students?

Luella Adam, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Clocks have moved back an hour, and November 5th marked the end of Daylight savings time in 2023. Daylight savings time is a system of time that allows an extra hour of light in the evenings in summer...

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Omegle’s Official Shutdown: A Decisive End for the Online Platform

Dania Hernandez, International Editor November 15, 2023

In the early internet’s wild west era, the world-wide-web was only getting bigger as time led to new diverting experiences! Omegle made its grand debut in 2009, being one of the earliest text and video-chat...

National College Signing Day Interviews!

Geoffrey Precht, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Seven student athletes committed to the colleges of their choice. I got the privilege to interview three of them. Here’s what they said about their goals, selected colleges, and some other cool opinions...

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