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James Libresco

James Libresco, Co-Editor in Chief

James Libresco is co-editor in chief and primarily covers education and city politics, while highlighting difference-makers in the Alexandria community. Libresco’s work has been published in the Alexandria Times, Alexandria Gazette Packet and Zebra, among other outlets. Libresco is also student body president, a varsity basketball player and an ambassador for Morgan’s Message. His online portfolio is available below.

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Carter Sinclair shares a smile with junior Ariana Singleton.

Chatting With King Street’s Latest Admin Addition

James Libresco, Editor
September 24, 2023
A camera at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts captured the crash. / Image captured via EarthCam. Used with permission

LIVE UPDATES: Plane Crash at DCA

Theogony Staff
January 29, 2025
Officials utilized a floating crane Feb. 7 to remove the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342 and the Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair.

67 Dead After Airplane Collides With Army Helicopter, Plummets into Potomac River

James Libresco and Noah Sternberg
February 3, 2025
The A200 Hallway is currently empty as students are restricted to their classrooms.

Private: LIVE UPDATES: ACHS in ‘Hold Status’ after Threat

Theogony Staff, Reporting live from ACHS
September 23, 2024
As students return from winter break, they will no longer be able to use their phones during the school day. That ban does not take today's digital world into account, Max Carpenter writes.

[Photo] Phoning It In

Max Carpenter, Editor
January 3, 2025
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[Photo] Transportation Challenges Ease

Isabel Shultz and Julia Gwin
December 6, 2024
Traffic at Mount Vernon Elementary School, typically Alexandria's busiest poll site, was lower than normal.

LIVE UPDATES: ELECTION 2024

Theogony Staff
November 5, 2024
The newly elected Democratic candidates for City Council celebrate their victory at Pork Barell BBQ in Del Ray. From left: John Chapman, Jacinta Greene, Sarah Bagley, Alyia Gaskins, Abdel Elnoubi, Kirk McPike, Canek Aguirre.

Democrats Sweep Local Elections

James Libresco, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2024
Jon Danilowicz, like roughly a third of Alexandrians, identifies as conservative. On Election day, he predicted the shift to the Right:“It wasn’t long ago when Republicans won,” he said. “I think it will be close.”

Do Republicans Have A Chance?

James Libresco
November 5, 2024
The scene outside of candidate for vice president JD Vance's home was quiet.

Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park, outside of JD Vance's home, was closed by the Secret Service earlier this year. It is now open intermittently, yet stone barriers will stay in place indefinitely.

Quiet Outside Vance’s Del Ray Home — Aside from Chalk

James Libresco
November 5, 2024
Six minutes after lunch started, the line to enter the cafeteria remains long, as students are now required to scan in with Minga digital IDs.

[Photo] New Rules Eat Away Student Lunch Time

Pablo Cruz Rivera and Isabel Shultz
October 8, 2024
Students often walk into oncoming traffic at one of Alexandria's busiest intersections.

[Photo] Transportation Issues Plague School Year

Julia Gwin, Editor
September 27, 2024

[Video] What Issue Most Important to You?

James Libresco
September 22, 2024
Democrats, independents and the lone Republican are divided on the issues. Full graphic available for download at bottom of the article. / Graphic by James Libresco for Theogony. Images courtesy of candidates

ELECTION 2024: City Council Candidate Guide

James Libresco, Co-Editor in Chief
September 17, 2024
Democrats, independents and the lone Republican are divided on the issues. Full graphic available at bottom of story.

The nine City Council candidates have strikingly different visions for the future of Alexandria. / Courtesy images.

In an evacuation on December 4, 2023, students struggle to find space in the ACHS stadium.

Larry Trice has influenced thousands of students in his time at ACHS. From left: Clark Mercer ‘98, Connor Morhardt ‘98, Trice.

‘The Ultimate Titan’: After 56 years, Larry ‘Mr. T.C.’ Trice Starts A New Journey

James Libresco, Editor
June 12, 2024
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