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Journalism platform Blankspot created Cards of Qatar, a catalog in memory of all the migrant workers who have died while working to prepare for the World Cup. It includes a picture of the worker, their country, their name, years of life, and age of death.
Controversy encompasses World Cup competition
Abigail Yonas, Staff Writer • December 15, 2022
“My journey as a high school athlete has definitely not been normal,” said Thaler. The pandemic cut Thaler’s freshman year lacrosse season short and moved her sophomore year field hockey season from summer-fall to winter-spring.
Seniors say goodbye to their sports
Christina Nies, Head Copy Editor • December 15, 2022
The Morgan’s Message club hopes to develop friendships and support systems between athletes like Morgan had with her teammates.
Morgan’s Message club spreads awareness on athlete’s mental health
Evelyn Jurden, Sports Editor • December 15, 2022
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    South County
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    Hayfield
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    Fairfax
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    West Potomac
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    Oct 28 / Varsity Football
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    Robinson
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    Oct 25 / Field Hockey
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    Alexandria
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    Oct 22 / Varsity Football
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    Falls Church
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    Oct 19 / Field Hockey
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    South County
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    Oct 14 / Varsity Football
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    Oct 13 / Girls Volleyball
VIEWPOINT
Head librarian Carole Ferch-Jablonski helps dozens of students every day with their printing needs.
Give the library more thought
Taylor King, ETC. Editor • December 15, 2022

The school library is not being used to its greatest potential, as a combination of minimal encouragement and under-budgeting has led to staffing...

Students are split over whether to say, “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas,” is most appropriate to say during the winter season.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Alayna Steele, Head Copy Editor • December 15, 2022
Members of the Young Democrats Club participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.. Attending protests for critical issues is an impactful way to spread awareness.
To participate or to not participate
Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2022
FEATURES
Tri-M members senior Tatiana Mancilla, junior Crystal Kitburi, senior Aila Koch, and senior Kanna Yerks (as seen from left to right) pose for an audience after receiving rounds of applause for their moving performance.
Music to one’s ear: Tri-M holds holiday concert
Ben Bradfield , News Editor • December 16, 2022

Four members of Tri-M Music Honor Society decked the hallway this morning with a holiday concert for students and staff to enjoy. As a small...

At the end of the day’s shopping, the Interact Club and kids gather together at the Springfield Golf and Country Club. Here they celebrate their Christmas party with Santa where kids receive their presents and spend more time with their WS student buddy at the party.
Interact Club brings joy with Kristi's Christmas
Jemmima Faruque, Staff Writer • December 15, 2022
“My journey as a high school athlete has definitely not been normal,” said Thaler. The pandemic cut Thaler’s freshman year lacrosse season short and moved her sophomore year field hockey season from summer-fall to winter-spring.
Seniors say goodbye to their sports
Christina Nies, Head Copy Editor • December 15, 2022
Letter to the editor
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ENTERTAINMENT
English teacher Kevin Deliee, who believes Iron Man was the winner of “Captain America: Civil War,” poses with Captain America.
A Marvel-ous industry begins to lose loyalty from its fans
Emily Yelnicker, Contributor • December 15, 2022

Diehard Marvel fans are finding themselves bored with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and are wondering if it is on the path to failure. The...

According to the Official Chart Company, Olivia Rodrigo’s song “good 4 u” was the official UK Song of the Summer in 2021. Just one year later, Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill” claimed the same title in 2022 after being featured in season 4 of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
Running up the charts: older music comes back into style
Whitney Moffa, Contributor • December 15, 2022
From left to right: generation three Frankie Stein, Haunt Couture collector’s Draculaura, generation three Cleo de Nile, and generation one Creeproductions Draculaura. Frankie and Cleo have different body molds from earlier dolls, with Frankie getting a taller doll and Cleo getting a curvier body type. Mattel made the decision to change the body types of their dolls in hopes of representing and appealing to a wider audience.
Monster High’s representation takes one step forward and two steps back
Jensen Kugler, Staff Writer • December 15, 2022
ETC.
The thrill of reality TV is following students into the classrooms. When shows have release dates, nothing is stopping fans from binging the new seasons.
Reality TV: an escape far from reality
Anne Foote, Entertainment Editor • December 15, 2022
Forum: Winning the lottery
The Oracle • December 15, 2022
Senior Neena Kirlew flies to her Thanksgiving travel destination. Breathtaking scenery is not all travel has to offer; new cultures and experiences are shared as well.
Holiday travel without restrictions
Ben Bradfield, News Editor • December 15, 2022
Spartan Civil War
Spartan Civil War
Brendan Talbot, Head Design Editor • December 15, 2022

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