Post-millenium equal rights for marginalized groups in America have been a strange thing so far. We have a black president, but the prison industrial complex churns on, incarcerating young black and Latino men (and women) at hugely disproportionate rates and branding them felons for life for crimes that their white counterparts receive slaps on the [...]
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This is the daily reality of America’s troops: thousands of miles away from everything and everyone they know, fighting for their country in the desert against an inscrutable enemy. The National Honor Society is working to unite the school to collect care packages for soldiers with their Adopt-A-Soldier program, which provides both necessities and comforts [...]
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The Pathway to the Baccalaureate is a program that allows students to receive extra support when applying to Northern Virginia Community College, provided that they are seeking to eventually obtain a four year degree. “It’s [Chantilly’s] first year with the program,” said Mrs. Robertson, Career Center Specialist. “It was originally a partnership between George Mason [...]
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There’s nothing like a piping hot coffee or hot chocolate that hits the spot and sets the winter blues at bay. A lot of places that offer coffee also offer special drinks during the holiday season, like special coffee blends and hot chocolate. I went to various locations to try what they had to offer, [...]
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2nd Period: 7:20 – 8:20 4th Period: 8:27 – 9:27 6th Period: 9:34 – 10:33 8th Period: 10:40 – 11:40 Lunch: 11:40 – 12:10 Dismissal 12:10
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Standing at attention, saluting and uniform inspections are all part of daily life in the military and part of the Air Force JROTC program.
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Around 1 PM on the 25th of September, there was a suspected gas leak in the science hallway at Chantilly. An odor coming through the vents was noticed and students were evacuated from classrooms. A hazmat team was called and the fire marshall arrived. Several students complained of and displayed alarming symptoms such as burning [...]
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Applying to college is a daunting multi-step process that requires participation and involvement from several parties; in particular a student’s guidance counselor who guides them through the application process and writes a recommendation for them.
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Earlier today the homecoming court was announced, following nominations that took place on the 20th of September. Voting for the senior king and queen began in lunches today. The freshmen nominated were Rachel Jacobs and Garret Rutledge. Sophomores were Andeulazia Hughes Murdock and Lucas Foley, and juniors were Jenna Lawhorne and Joe Halheft. Senior girls [...]
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On February 21st, Chantilly’s historic spirit shed was torn down in order by the telecommunications company that owned it in order to make room to widen Stringfellow road. The outcry from students and faculty was immediate. Chantilly began looking for alternatives to the shed, which was painted by students to commemorate important events, mourn members [...]
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