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Was "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Worth the Watch?

Was “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Worth the Watch?

Yusra Sharifi, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

Every Wednesday after school I watched “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” a show where two brothers are in love with one girl. Its final season aired on Sep. 17, 2025, and received 25 million global viewers...

(Photo by Mert Alas, Marcus Piggot & TAS Rights Management) / Graphic by Rozalia Finkelstein

Stage Lights and Sequins: A Deep Dive into “The Life Of a Showgirl”

Nadja Duss, Features Editor October 22, 2025

On Oct. 3, 2025, pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In her promotion of the album, Swift described the music as joyful and confident, reflecting...

‘The Toxic Avenger,” directed by ACHS Alumni Macon Blair, finally saw a theatrical release Wednesday, Aug. 29. /Image courtesy of Legendary Entertainment and Troma Entertainment

“The Toxic Avenger” Remake Captures Cult Classic’s Charisma

Leo Maucieri, Editor October 16, 2025

"The Toxic Avenger" reboot finally saw a theatrical release Wednesday, Aug. 29, two years after its initial premiere in September 2023. The film, based on a 1984 cult classic of the same name, stars actors...

(Image by Justin Bieber, 2025, ILH Production Co. LLC and Def Jam Recordings), (Image by Big Thief, 2025, 4AD Ltd.), (Image by The Favors, 2025, Chambre Noire Record), (Image by Doja Cat, 2025, Kemosabe and RCA Records).

Rapid Fire Reviews

Bastian Hoffman and Caroline Schofield October 7, 2025

“The Dream” by The Favors The debut album from The Favors, the American super-group composed of singer-songwriters FINNEAS and Ashe, The Dream is an indie-pop album perfect for the start of fall....

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The Conjuring: Last Rites — A Chilling End to a Legendary Horror Franchise

Cece Garwood, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

Attention! A new scary movie has just arrived for this upcoming spooky season. The Conjuring: Last Rites is the latest addition to the Conjuring movie series. Released on Sept. 5, 2025, this movie is 2...

Pianesi and Payne smile and pose for a photo after a show. / Courtesy of @musicbymollyandgemma on Instagram

Rising Voices: Molly Payne and Gemma Pianesi share their music with the community

Cece Garwood, Staff Writer September 22, 2025

ACHS sophomores, Gemma Pianesi and Molly Payne are local singer/songwriters that go by the name musicbymollyandgemma. They perform shows across Alexandria. Q- Why do you like to perform music? A-...

Ralph Espach smiles in his official staff photo.

Mr. Espach: More Than a Face in the Crowd

Every teacher has interesting stories and surprising facts about them that most students don’t get a chance to discover. With roughly 300 teachers at ACHS, recognizing a new face among the crowd can...

Photos by Raph_PH (CC BY 4.0 Unported license)

“Man’s Best Friend” is My New Best Friend

Sary Alcala Shehadeh, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

On Aug. 29, 2025, pop star and actress Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend”, just a year after her sixth album, “Short n’ Sweet”, broke records. Carpenter,...

Not Quite a Grand Slam: Tennis Releases New Songs

Not Quite a Grand Slam: Tennis Releases New Songs

Casey Donahue, Editor in Chief May 27, 2025

The husband-wife group “Tennis” is back after their three-year break in preparation for their upcoming and last album. The duo, known for their dreamy music that represents their globetrotting background...

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“The Giver” Captures Queer Hearts Once Again

Isabel Shultz, Staff Writer April 20, 2025

Chappell Roan, a 2025 Grammy winner for Best New Artist and 3-time artist on Billboard Hot 100, stepped out of her pop era to release a country hit. “The Giver,” Roan’s newest release, rose to No....

SlimeGetEm takes a photo on junior Bruke Wonite's phone at a recent concert. / Image courtesy of Bruke Wonite

DMV Rappers Don’t Play: A Review of ‘GetEm’ by SlimeGetEm

Max Carpenter, Satire Editor March 6, 2025

SlimeGetEm (a.k.a. Slime Hundo) is a DMV "underground" rapper who began his music career in early 2023 and attained well-deserved recognition in the scene throughout 2024. His unfiltered, raw energy is...

Al Ward is Theogony's third featured artist.

‘People Hate what Breaks the Mold’: A Spotlight on Al Ward

Rozalia Finkelstein, Editor March 5, 2025

Junior Al Ward is a dreamer. From superhero comics to fine art, passion and creativity shines through his work. This month, he's Theogony's third featured artist.  Q: What art classes at ACHS do you...

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