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This 2013 graph showcases how students’ sleep is impacted and how it affects academic performance. The highest reason for lack of sleep is the amount of homework they receive.

Teachers need to adhere to schoolwork limits

October 23, 2020

President Trump answering questions at a Coronavirus Task Force press conference on February 29th, 2020. (People Left to Right: VP Mike Pence (R-IN), President Donald Trump (R-FL), CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield)

The US government’s botched COVID-19 response

October 14, 2020

Reported loneliness among adolescents has been on the rise since the late 2000s with the increased use of personal technology and social media. These numbers have only been escalated by Covid-19 related isolation that has resulted in many mental health issues among teenagers.

Student-run morning announcements morale boost school needs

October 3, 2020

Why wearing a mask is important

June 16, 2020

Economic crisis due to COVID-19 impacts the world, but health is more important

Gabriel Es-Haq, Staff Writer

June 8, 2020

On March 13th, 2020, all Virginia public schools were officially closed by Governor Ralph Northam following a declaration of a state of emergency on a nationwide scale. Since the closure of schools, not only in Virginia but across...

The impact of Covid-19 on the environment

June 1, 2020

Tourists gather in crowds in Washington D.C. on March 26 despite social distancing guidelines from the city.

Social distancing is more important than you think

May 19, 2020

On February 4, 2020 President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union Address where he bragged about all the good his presidency has brought. This speech sparked controversy for many reasons, one being the actions of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripping up his speech and another being Trump awarding Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump vs. Pelosi: an ongoing feud

March 10, 2020

Bring back student choice

Editorial

March 10, 2020

With the WS renovation completed, we think it is time to bring back a revised form of Spartan Time for the benefit of the students.

Seniors Mia Klassa and Natalie Points pose with their

Auto-registering to vote

March 10, 2020

Billie Eilish and her brother/producer Finneas combined for a total of 6 Grammy awards. Her first album has been a huge success and her song Bad Guy took home song of the year and best pop vocal album as well.

Grammys lack diversity

March 10, 2020

Maintaining a stable mentality is just as important as physical health and can affect performance in school.

Student success starts with stability

March 10, 2020