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The Student News Site of Patriot High School

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The Student News Site of Patriot High School

The Charge
Senior at Patriot High School, Jack McCrae, shows his genre for the month of May which left him in utter confusion. Photo taken by Nat Kennedy.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Reviewing the Backlash and Favorite Artists

Nat Kennedy, Editor
Jan 24, 2025

It’s safe to say the Spotify Wrapped this year was a total flop. The comments...

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Three phones laid down next to each other, showing popular social media platforms Instagram, TikTok, and X. Photo taken by Mia Miller.

Social Media Platforms and Their Toxicity – What Causes It and How it Varies

Mia Miller, Opinion Editor
Jan 24, 2025

It’s no secret that social media tends to be, at times, a cesspool of loud...

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Video games have been all the rage, and with the latest update to Stardew Valley and the spread of Animal Crossing New Horizons just which one is better?

Stardew Valley vs. Animal Crossing New Horizons

Hunter Stadnyk, Opinion Editor
Jul 2, 2024

Spoilers ahead.   Time and time again we see game developers put out their...

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Shadows and the eerie theme of the photo symbolize the isolating feelings of living with psychosis

Was It Even Real? What it Truly Means to be “Psychotic”.

Paris Parker, Opinion Editor
Jan 25, 2024

I didn’t know that “it” wasn’t real at first; I used to think it was...

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High Insurance Rates for Teen Drivers—Why Does This Happen?

Mia Miller, Opinion Editor
Jan 23, 2024

Driving a car or other vehicle is one of the most important and integral things...

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Patriot High School student, Nora Mehadi, scrolls through Bella Hadid's Instagram feed to see her posts regarding the Israel-Hamas war.

The Purpose of Influencer Platforms: Should Influencers Be Obligated to Speak Out on Current Affairs?

Lexy Panjsheeri, Student Life Editor
Dec 15, 2023

The Purpose of Influencer Platforms: Should Influencers Be Obligated to Speak...

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A data center owned by STACK Infrastructure sits directly outside of The Regency, a residential neighborhood in Manassas, VA. Data centers require large amounts of energy and resources that are often taken from surrounding areas. This is just one cause of the controversy surrounding them.

How Environmental Racism Effects Everyone

Alex McGoldrick, Reporter
Jun 23, 2023

Environmental racism is a form of social injustice that disproportionately impacts...

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Evelyne Breed, a senior, and Saadia Arwaryan, a freshman, both attend Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA. They have a face-off regarding the newly implemented admissions process for the school.

Thomas Jefferson High School’s Ranking Faces an Uncertain Future:

Sama Alsamraee
Jun 9, 2023

Thomas Jefferson High School's Admission Process Sparks Debate and Division...

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An Argument for Affirmative Action in Universities

An Argument for Affirmative Action in Universities

Stephen Morgan, Opinion Editor
Feb 1, 2023

Universities in the United States have had a long, ugly history with discrimination....

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A clothing rack of clothes from Forever 21 in the Tysons Corner Mall. Fast fashion retailers such as Forever 21 produce inexpensive clothes rapidly in response to the latest trends.

Misconceptions of Thrifting and Fast Fashion

Lexy Panjsheeri
Apr 5, 2022

From popular videos made by big creators such as Emma Chamberlain, "Thrift Hauls"...

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Feminism is White and it Needs to Change

Feminism is White and it Needs to Change

Wamia Chowdhury
Mar 31, 2022

As little girls, we’re taught Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton...

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The Metaverse, a virtual reality world imitating the real world and futurism.

Into The Metaverse: The Implications Surrounding a Virtual Universe

Sanya Sewani
Mar 18, 2022

You enter a world where you start over. New person, new choices, new desires,...

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