Rowan Thompson and Ellie Shaps
January 27, 2020
Two years ago, Albemarle County was faced with an issue: overcrowding in high schools was causing disruptions all across the county. They came up with two viable options. The first was to build a whole...
January 1, 2020
A long-standing tradition for many families, friends, and even young children in the Charlottesville...
Heyer Voices Bring Higher Voices
December 18, 2019
“They tried to kill my daughter to shut her up, well, guess what? You just magnified her.” Heather...
Virginia State Government Turns Blue
December 18, 2019
November 5th, 2019 became a historic day for Virginia after Democrats won control of the state government....
Kimball Sheehan, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 18, 2019
The theatre group has been very busy this fall. Three weeks ago, they took their annual trip to VTA and spent a weekend doing workshops and bonding. The Virginia Theatre Conference...
December 18, 2019
December 16, 2019
Brian O'Dea, Latitudes Editor
November 20, 2019
The Western Albemarle boys Cross Country has created a dynasty. Over the past few years they have been an unstoppable force within the world of running. After sweeping the podium and winning the 3A state...
Back On Track: A Conversation With Jack Eliason
May 30, 2019
Jack Eliason is a junior and runs year-round for WAHS. He currently holds the 10th fastest time in...
Seagraves Swings into a New Chapter
May 30, 2019
Senior Gavin Segraves has dominated in Albemarle County tennis ever since he moved here in his junior...
RIP AAF: Gone and Probably Forgotten
May 21, 2019
Johnny wakes up on the morning of Saturday, April 3, 2019, eager for entertainment. He goes on his...
Sarah Capshaw, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
A Dog’s Journey, May 17th Calling all dog lovers! A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, is set to be released in theatres May 17th. The sequel follows Ethan,...
David Sedaris’s most recent release: Theft by Finding Diaries
May 21, 2019
David Sedaris’s Theft by Finding Diaries 1977-2002 is unlike any of his previous publications. Including...
Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” Turns Heartbreak Into Harmony
April 18, 2019
Ariana Grande’s much anticipated fifth studio album “thank u, next” was released February 8th,...
For The Throne: “Game of Thrones” Season 8 Preview
April 9, 2019
There is no shortage of excitement and anticipation for the release of the final season of “Game of...
Grace Berigan, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
The questions began as early as my freshman year. Since then, they’ve only gotten worse. It’s the dreaded go-to of nosy adults everywhere: “So where are you going to college?” The truthful response to this question is one I’m sure the adults don’t want to hear: “I don’t know.” Once...
Lime vs. Bird: An E-Scooter Review
April 18, 2019
Hallelujah, it’s raining… electric scooters??? It seems as though they appeared overnight just a few months ago, and in fact, they did! The City of...
Editorial: More Than Just a Number
April 16, 2019
With college at the forefront of many high schoolers’ minds, it’s not surprising that students want to maximize their scores on everything—including...
Opinion: Let’s Not Repeat 2016
April 9, 2019
The month-long government shutdown, Trump’s most recent presidential address, and his blossoming friendship with dictator Kim Jong Un have had me looking...
Grace Berigan, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
The questions began as early as my freshman year. Since then, they’ve only gotten worse. It’s the dreaded go-to of nosy adults everywhere: “So where are you going to...
Lime vs. Bird: An E-Scooter Review
April 18, 2019
Hallelujah, it’s raining… electric scooters??? It seems as though they appeared overnight just a...
Mammal of the Month: The Echidna
April 9, 2019
If you’ve been following Mammal of the Month for a while, you may be wondering - where’s the...
Abigail Connelly, News Editor
January 27, 2020
The Writer House is a small organization in downtown Charlottesville dedicated to providing writers with a space to meet and create. The organization was launched in 2008...
Drama Department Announces Spring Musical
January 31, 2019
JUUL Stifled by New Federal Regulations
January 31, 2019
January 29, 2019
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