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PWCS Budget Plan: What It Really Means
Alesha Malik, Student Life Editor • May 20, 2026

In Prince William County, nearly $2 billion is being divided behind the scenes. Those decisions affect what the community will experience throughout...

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The crew of Artemis II, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, are at NASA’s Johnson Space Center after their 10-day mission. 

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The Artemis II Mission Is Just the Beginning: What Comes Next?
Ellia Kang, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

The Artemis II mission is the first to travel beyond the Earth's orbit since Apollo 17 in Dec 1972. The Artemis II was able to successfully be...

Pictured is a gas pump at the 7-Eleven gas station in Nokesville, VA on Apr. 24, 2026.
Prices on the Rise: How the Iran War is Affecting America
Sandasi Kaluappuwa, Writer • May 6, 2026

From skyrocketing gas prices to the cost of everyday food items, the Iran war has had a tremendous impact on this country and the average...

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The Alarming Decline of Literacy in the United States
Mia Miller, Editor-In-Chief • Apr 28, 2026

From early childhood, reading is something that is consistently emphasized as a cornerstone of cognitive development. From bedtime stories to required...

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How Social Media is Reshaping Young Boy’s Minds
Sandasi Kaluappuwa, Writer • May 20, 2026

We live in a time where sexism and misogynistic ideologies continue to run rampant in our world, especially in young men. Studies show...

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A bookshelf containing various book titles. Reading books is one of the key aspects of developing literacy.
The Alarming Decline of Literacy in the United States
Mia Miller, Editor-In-Chief • Apr 28, 2026

From early childhood, reading is something that is consistently emphasized as a cornerstone of cognitive development. From bedtime stories to required...

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From Coffee to Cats—The Charm of Cat Cafes
Sarah Rashid and Mia Miller Mar 27, 2026

From animal shelters, reputable breeders, or even taking in a stray, there are a plethora of ways to adopt a cat—but one of the most unique...

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The Ugly Reality of Pretty Privilege
Mia Miller, Editor-In-Chief • Feb 26, 2026

The common saying is that looks aren’t everything. Characteristics like personality and morals, for example, should be more important—unfortunately,...

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