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The life of Eleanor Holmes Norton

The life of Eleanor Holmes Norton

Avani Patel, Junior Editor March 12, 2025

Eleanor Holmes Norton has been DC's congresswomen for 34 years. She was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement and is known for breaking gender barriers throughout her long career; she has long defended...

FANTASTIC MR. FLACK - Biology teacher Robert Flack initially wanted to become a teacher to share his passion for music, but now shares his love for the sciences in Honors and AP Biology.

Meet biology teacher Mr. Flack

Tessa Frantz and Avani Patel March 12, 2025

Every student has a reason for having a favorite teacher and, for us, we value one’s ability to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’d like to introduce you to our favorite biology teacher: Robert...

Winter forecast: Getting ready for the Holiday season

Avani Patel and Peyton Shum December 5, 2024

“I smell snow.” These words, famously spoken by Lorelai Gilmore of the iconic TV show Gilmore Girls, are a great way to kick off the winter season.  Baking cookies, drinking hot cocoa, and wearing...

November 2024 Spread

November 2024 Spread

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Indigenous artist spotlight: The impactful Mary Holiday Black

Avani Patel, Contributor November 25, 2024

Tradition keeps our history and stories alive. But what happens if these traditions don’t get passed onto the next generation? Mary Black created baskets with new techniques, allowing these stories to...

Trump’s win is a setback for women

Peyton Shum and Avani Patel November 25, 2024

The 2024 election brought with it the possibility to break the continuous cycle of men running our country. That opportunity is now crushed. Had Vice President Kamala Harris won the election, women would...

FASHION MOGUL - Vera Wang owns a high end
successful bridal gown boutique.

AAPI icon: Vera Wang

Avani Patel and Peyton Shum June 11, 2024

The long, flowing, dark brown hair and young face that graced the Met Gala red carpet, in a long bedazzled dress complete with a black tulle bottom belongs to none other than the 74-year-old Vera Wang....

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