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Students Demand Action leaders Zaria Edwards (left) and Natalie Cavender (middle) address the crowd at King St., along with School Board student representative Darwin Salazar.

ACHS Students Stand Together Against Gun Violence

Julia Gwin, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2025

On an October morning in 2022, the metro ride to school felt like any other to Zaria Edwards.  Then, she heard a gunshot.  “[That experience] traumatized me and it's been really hard to speak about,...

Graphic by Rozalia Finkelstein and Isabel Shultz for Theogony.

Reinstating First Amendment Rights: An Opportunity for Alexandria Leadership

The 55th Editorial Board September 11, 2025

This Friday, the Alexandria School Board has a chance to take a significant step forward on our journey towards free student expression. In this moment of national challenge, we urge them to do so. This...

Quarterback Alpha Jalloh rushes for Titan first down. / Photo by Gemma Pianesi

Friday Night Lights Shine for Titans’ Win in First Home Football Game of Season

Alice Reynolds and Lillian Coulby September 10, 2025

In their home opener, the Titans defeated the Panthers of Potomac Senior High (Woodbridge), 42-6. Last year, the Titans had a disappointing season but are hoping to improve upon their 3-7 record. A highlight...

At I Night, students represented the many cultures found at ACHS through traditional dances and songs.

International Night Celebrates Diversity

Rozalia Finkelstein, Nadja Duss and Leo Maucieri April 24, 2025

On April 4, students gathered in the Alexandria City High School auditorium for the highly anticipated International Night, known as I Night. The event, primarily organized by students, is a celebration...

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DHS Vehicle Spotted Outside ACHS

James Libresco and Isabel Shultz April 22, 2025

A vehicle marked with the emblem of the Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency that houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly known as ICE, was spotted outside of the King...

Know Your Rights As An Immigrant

Know Your Rights As An Immigrant

The Editorial Board April 22, 2025

The Editorial Board encourages all people, no matter their immigration status, to exercise their constitutional rights. We hope that you will read the information below, which is available in five languages...

Seamus White performing a hip-drop tackle on the opponent. 
Photo from Milky Hailemichael

Breakthrough Season for Varsity Boys Rugby

Maxwell Jones-Lachance, Sports Editor April 22, 2025

Alexandria City High School Boys rugby is off to an impressive start. They have beaten The Heights and most notably, Gonzaga High School, who they've never defeated.  Currently, they have a 2-3 record,...

Head Coach Abed views the field as they close out their win over James Madison High School.

Undefeated Streak Continues for Boys Soccer

Christian Orrell, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

The Titans’ boys varsity soccer team is undefeated. At this time last year they had a record of 3-2-2. Their weapon-packed defense has been a key to their success this season. “We are very fortunate...

Patrick Henry is the most crowded school in Alexandria.

Inside Redistricting: Progress and Pushback

Isabel Shultz, Noah Sternberg and James Libresco April 12, 2025

Sofia, an elementary student at the Patrick Henry school, walks into her classroom each morning with a smile on her face, excited to learn. But Sofia’s school, along with the schools of thousands of...

Mr. Han in his classroom standing in front of his whiteboard

Understanding The World Around You: Meet Mr. Han

Arafat Somith and Michael Sweeney April 11, 2025

Zhaocheng Han is a physics and earth science teacher at Alexandria City High School. He started teaching at ACHS this year, coming from Freedom High School in Loudoun County Virginia.  Han was born...

Liam Jones pitching at a game. / Photo by Brenna Anderson

Titan to Bison: Liam Jones Commits to Bucknell

Liam Brown, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

After years of hard work, long practices and countless innings, senior Liam Jones has officially committed to play Division 1 baseball at Bucknell University. The Alexandria City High School standout pitcher...

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