U.S. Students Head Back to School Differently

As with everything in 2020, the start of the school year around the country has been anything but normal.  Loudoun and Fairfax counties made the decision to begin the school year virtually, while school districts…



Do Politics Affect Friendships?

In society today, individuals live with people who have all different opinions and viewpoints, especially on politics. Political parties are a direct representation of the different ways our society is divided based on beliefs. Because…



Caitlyn’s Threads On The Rise

For the past year, sophomore, Caitlyn Jackson has been selling used clothing on Instagram, Caitlyn’s Threads. Ever since quarantine hit back in March, COVID-19 had a silver lining in store for Jackson’s on the rise…


SATs Taking on a Classic 2020 Twist

As students dive into the 2020-21 school year, upperclassmen face the pressure of completing an important step in defining their future. That’s right, it’s the start of SAT season. However, like all things in 2020,…



Making the Effort to be Mindful

With the extensive changes caused by COVID-19 academics continues to be no exception. To lessen the effects of screen time and online learning, health and physical education teacher, Sarah Verdis has created a slideshow intended…


LCPS Sends a Sincere Apology to the Black Community

On Sept. 25, 2020, the Loudoun County School Board, the Administration of Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors issued an apology to the black community of Loudoun County for the…


Library Starts Curbside Pickup

The library at Freedom decided to start curbside pickup for students to check out books they want to read since they can’t go to school to borrow books. Since schools aren’t open due to COVID-19,…


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