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,...

As we enter the last quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year at Alexandria City High School, and the last quarter ever for the Class of 2026, I want to take this as an opportunity to talk to my community....

If you know me, then you know that I love our public schools in Alexandria. I have always appreciated the variety of programs available to everyone who lives here, as well as the wonderful teachers and...

I recently won a scholarship for an essay I wrote about protecting our freedom to vote in fair, contested elections. I wrote that democracy is supposed to be loud, visible, and participatory. It’s supposed...

As the President of Latinos4Latinos+Allies, a student organization that advocates for the Latino community, I find it utterly ridiculous and disappointing that Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey, an elected...

Forget the headlines. The November 4 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City weren’t just state and local victories; rather, they were a preview of the Democratic Party’s next generation...