From Pastry to Cancer Cell
Most of us have heard it before: with hard work and the right attitude, you’ll be successful. But that’s easier said than done. In fact, an A.I. system based in Japan became the embodiment of…
My Sister: Architect of Joy
Her giggles are warning to some, healing to me Eyelids made of wishes when I blow The dark-melter flame in her eyes And her cheek paints reminiscent wherever I go Her hands are crafty,…
Meet Kashvi Ramani
Kashvi Ramani might have a quiet voice, but it’s a strong one nonetheless. She is a yo ung woman with something to say. Whether it be a poem, a song, or just free form writing,…
The Release of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti. Responsible for spreading fatal and contagious diseases like the Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, these mosquitoes are quite the worldwide threat to public health. Many of the diseases they pass have…
ACL’s Women in STEM Club
The low number of women in STEM is still a problem that needs to be addressed. Since 1970, the number of women in STEM increased to 27% in 2019; however, men still dominated 73% of…
A Tumble Off the Bed
My brain fell out of my head When my body rolled off my bed. My dream exploded when I hit the ground. I had a headache from the sound. My eyes were…
Normal People (Book Review)
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, One and For All, One of Us is Lying, and The Duff – all these novels incorporate the opposite social status trope. The popular boy and nerdy girl…
MATA Student Wins Jefferson Scholarship
Millie Pandya (above) as seen in her senior yearbook picture. Millie Pandya, a senior at Rock Ridge High School and the Academies of Loudoun as a part of the MATA Health Sciences Program, was recently …
Artfol: What the Art Community Needs
The Problems of Social Media for Artists The art community on social media is a wide and diverse group of people who share their love for art. Since I first became engaged with the Instagram…
ACL Students Win Big at 2021 RSEF
The Regional Science and Engineering Fair has always been a source of excitement for Academies of Loudoun students, and the pandemic did not stop student enthusiasm! The 2021 fair, similar to last year’s, was held…