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Alexandria Launches Zoning Kickoff

May 9, 2023

On March 20, 2023, Alexandria held the first meeting in its plan to overhaul zoning in Alexandria with the aim of combating social, economic, and racial inequality. Titled, “Zoning for Housing,” the event aimed to “explore and understand the extent of past discriminatory housing policies and their continued impact, especially on people of color and/or low-income.

Chaos in AP Statistics

November 11, 2022

It’s not typical to witness a teacher confront a raw egg head-on, but this is exactly what Benjamin Buch’s AP Statistics class witnessed last Tuesday.

Proposed Grading Policy Hurts Students, Teachers

September 20, 2022

At a meeting on August 25, the Alexandria School Board discussed a controversial grading policy focused on addressing equity problems. The meeting came weeks late, and the proposed grading policy, which stated that homework should not be graded, NHI’s should be given instead of zeros, and grades should generally reflect mastery of the curricula rather than completed work, showed a complete disconnect from teacher input.

For Students, Inflation is an Ever-Growing but Addressable Problem

April 30, 2022

4 years ago, the United States had an annual inflation rate of just 1.9%. In 2022, that number has soared to 8.5%. These aren't just abstract numbers; everyday, students are noticing worrying effects of this financial situation.

Spotlight: Mr. Buch

March 18, 2022

What is the best way to engage students? How can an Advanced Placement course simulate the rigor of post-high school education without being overwhelming? AP Statistics teacher Mr. Buch explained his teaching approach and style in an interview with Theogony.

Tensions Rise as Governor Youngkin Gives Anti-Mask Mandate Executive Order

February 4, 2022

Amid the rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order barring schools from instituting mask mandates, which Alexandria City Public Schools has rejected in a January 20 School Board vote. Theogony interviewed students about their views regarding the mandate.

Colin Powell: An American Icon

November 5, 2021

On October 18, General Colin Powell died from complications of COVID-19. Powell was born on April 5, 1937 to Jamaican immigrants and grew up in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. He studied geology at the City College of New York and described himself as a “C average student.” After attending the Reserves Officers Training Corps while in college, Powell started his career in the military, fighting in the Vietnam War and eventually becoming a four-star general.

‘Lady Bird’ Movie Review

October 26, 2021

Lady Bird, released in 2017, with a score of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes over 398 reviews, has stood the test of time. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the movie is a coming-of-age story that documents a high schooler's troubled relationships with her friends and family. The protagonist, Christine McPherson (played by Saoirse Ronan) is unsatisfied with her life at a Catholic School in Sacramento. She goes by the name “Lady Bird” instead of Christine to defy her mother, and she longs to one day reside on the East Coast.