“Obsession” directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker released in theaters on May 15, 2026. The indie film was Barker’s first major studio and theatrical directorial debut. Since its release, the film...

As the clock ticks to decide on an Executive Principal, we feel it is our duty to use our platform to inform our readers on the candidates before you.  After a continuous cycle of leadership changes,...

On April 29, Nettspend’s “Early Life Crisis” tour finally made its way to the DMV, stopping at The Fillmore in SIlver Spring, MD. The concert marks the 15th out of 31 stops of this tour, making for...

In light of the impending departures of Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt and Alexandria City High School King Street Campus Principal Ashley Carter-Sinclair, the Editorial Board feels that it is both necessary...

 A24’s new romantic comedy, “The Drama,” did not disappoint on its April release date.  Not only does it have two of my favorite actors, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, but the trailer’s cliffhanger...

Unfortunately, we live in very precedented times. Fascism is on the rise, the U.S. is embarking on another campaign of terror in West Asia, and a concerning number of people are at best apathetic and at...

The parking situation at the Minnie Howard Campus is neglected. Minnie Howard has two parking lots, the upper lot and the lower lot. During the school day, the lower lot is entirely reserved for teachers,...

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of influencers, Youtubers, celebrities and civilians travel to Southern California, within the arid Colorado Desert, to the famous Coachella music festival. When...

After Tuesday’s special election, the Alexandria City Council remains under complete one-party control. Three candidates campaigned for the seat, and although Democrats ultimately retained it, the results...

At Gov. Spanberger’s inaugural parade, I yelled “Si se puede” in honor of Cesar Chavez. I did this to show how happy I was that Virginia had turned blue and that we finally got a female Governor,...

Voting for the first time is considered a milestone. For me, personally, it is a moment I’ve been waiting for since eighth grade. But, unfortunately, my first vote will be a fight against a political...

For the past four years I’ve been at this school, I have continuously heard one phrase: “Our school is too big.” It is echoed through the hallways in private conversations, it is said with frustration,...