Let’s Reduce Our Litter with Literati
The constant growth of Litter in the United States is gradually getting worse. Over 51 billion pieces of litter land on U.S. roads each year. The threat of waste is detrimental to the environment, health,…
The ACL Pond: A Modern Masterpiece of Stormwater Management
The pond at the Academies of Loudoun, built approximately two years ago, serves as a key element in stormwater management on campus. Ponds like these serve to provide a middle point between storm runoff and…
Escape the Vape
Since 2014 there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of youth and teens utilizing vapes and electronic cigarettes. This increase is primarily attributed due the variety of flavorings available, its portability and discretion…
The Past, Present, and Future of the Menuhin Competition
In May of 2020, a new era of classical musicians will try their hand at winning one of the most distinguished competitions in the world. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, don’t…
Metal Memories
A whisper blew through the bare trees as a foggy, lonely mist settled around the forest. Small creaks and hollow moans echoed across the empty playground as the breeze drifted by. A summer taste lingered…
Faceless
I can’t see their faces. Blank heads without features, Without eyes, Without ears, Without a nose, Or a mouth. They can’t see me. They can’t hear me. They won’t be able to catch a whiff…
How VR Happens – Part 4
So how does VR happen? Many things are involved with VR. First off, measurements need to be taken of six vital things in order for the screens you see to look real. Image resolution, the…
Strange Holiday Traditions
With Christmas just around the corner (well, sort of), most of us are getting into the holiday season. However, millions of people celebrate their own holiday traditions, ranging from a KFC-Day in Japan and a…
Hey Kiddo – A Tale of Addiction and Awareness
Hey Kiddo – a tale of addiction and awareness This year’s 1B1C choice by Loudoun County Public Library was unique in many ways. Hey Kiddo: How I Lost my Mother, Found my Father, and Dealt…
What’s Up in Mrs. Herrmann’s Class?
Students in Mrs. Herrmann’s room hunt for ancient Greek letters still used in math before class! provided by Mrs. Herrmann students photographed: Grace Martinez-Cora, Arjun Iyer, and Saanvi Gutta (left to right)