The rise of Among Us
You head toward the electrical room to fix the lights when you see a green person run past...
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Fly lands on Mike Pence’s Head, prompting jokes and memes on social media
Time seemed to stop for a captivating two minutes and three seconds at the Vice Presidential Debate as...
Identity
Children dream big. Some want to be astronauts and others, professional football players—but there is always something holding...
Technology’s impact during quarantine
Ever since quarantine and distance learning began, technology use has changed drastically for many people. Students and teachers at...
COVID-19 is not the reason malls are closing; It’s only accelerating their expiration
Dulles Town Center Mall was once a booming mall in Sterling, Virginia. Full of stores and restaurants, it was...
Artist in the making
Instead of lights, camera, action: it’s brush, blend and pose. Maria Galan Castro is a junior at Independence High...
An unprecedented time in education
In March, students were faced with a striking turn of events in their education. Students around the world have...
Independence’s workload is too loaded
A nagging, dull ache forms behind the tired eyes of an Independence student. Gradually, it spreads to the temples,...
The rise of skateboarding in 2020
A popular form of recreation that made its first appearance in 1959, skateboarding has been a staple in American...
NFL tackles the pandemic
A breeze with the smell of freshly cut grass, hotdogs and the sweat of people cheering carries throughout the stadium....