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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 also 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.

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Today is the last chance for voters around Alexandria to cast their ballots. Polls close at 7 p.m., though anyone standing in line at that time will still be able to vote. Faces blurred for privacy reasons.

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
November 6, 2024
Voters, including Jon Danilowicz in the back, walk outside the Durant Center voting precinct. Danilowicz, a Republican, said he doesn't think Donald J. Trump will beat Kamala Harris in Virginia, but still has hope for local Republicans and independents.

Do Republicans Have A Chance?

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
Democrats, independents and the lone Republican are divided on the issues. / Courtesy images

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
The most notable changes to the bell schedule next year are an embedded class period that students will have each day, a weekly "purple day" where students will attend all classes and an end-time of 3:25 instead of 3:15.

Ringing The Alarm: New Bell Schedule Sparks Debate

Julia Gwin, Nadja Duss and James Libresco
June 11, 2024
Alexandria City High School contains four campuses: King Street, Minnie Howard, Satellite and Chance for Change.

At Last: First Look At New Minnie Howard Campus

James Libresco, Nadja Duss and Julia Gwin
May 31, 2024
Graphic by Yahney-Marie Sangare for Theogony

Emotion, Upheaval and Reckoning: Inside the High School Project

James Libresco, Editor
April 26, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin says the Senate is making a mistake by rejecting the financing for a plan that would allow a newly created statewide authority to own the proposed arena's land and lease it to Monumental Sports and Entertainment. / Photo by Michael Lee Pope

Arena Deal In Jeopardy

James Libresco, Editor
March 13, 2024
The proposed Potomac Yards Entertainment District is expected to generate $8.4 million for City programming in its first year, 2030, with revenue growing each year. The project still needs approval from the Virginia state legislature and the Alexandria City Council. / JBG Smith

Apprehension Mounts As City Council Considers Arena Proposal

James Libresco, Editor
March 8, 2024
Bivins leads the Titans on a fast break against South County last season.

[Photo] Darius Bivins, In His Own Words

Yahney-Marie Sangaré, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 7, 2024
Graphic by Yahney-Marie Sangare

Proposed ACPS Budget Stirs Controversy Surrounding Teacher Pay

James Libresco, Editor
January 31, 2024
Graphic by Chloe Yokitis, Yahney-Marie Sangare and James Libresco for Theogony

Winter Sports Preview

James Libresco, Liam Brown, Imani Sanders, Cayden Booker, Maxwell Jones-LaChance and Maddie Durkin
December 15, 2023
From left: Courtesy of Gina Baum; Photo by James Cullum, Courtesy of ALXnow

School Board Special Election: A Candidate Guide

James Libresco, Editor
December 15, 2023
Shannon Campos-Dowdy teaches social studies and serves as a building representative for the Education Association of Alexandria (EAA).

A Collective Look at Collective Bargaining

James Libresco, Editor
November 16, 2023
It was announced on Friday, September 8 that Ashley Carter Sinclair (pictured above) would assume the ACHS King Street Campus Administrator role that was formerly held by Christopher Speich. / Image courtesy of Ashley Carter Sinclair.

Chatting With King Street’s Latest Admin Addition

James Libresco, Editor
September 24, 2023
The school board with student representatives and Superintendent Kay-Wyatt gather around the dais and Kay-Wyatt poses with flowers.

Kay-Wyatt to Remain Superintendent

James Libresco, Editor
May 15, 2023
The ACHS Choir performs "O Love" by Elaine Hagenberg at Edison High School for their district assessment.

Choir Consistently Conquers Competition

James Libresco, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Top 5 Uses of the Rooftop Garden: A Theogony Guide

Top 5 Uses of the Rooftop Garden: A Theogony Guide

James Libresco, Editor
March 31, 2023
Yahney-Marie Sangaré and James Libresco present the Titan Lunch plan at a PTSA meeting on September 19, 2022

Opinion: The Bureaucratic Nightmare of Titan Lunch

Yahney-Marie Sangaré and James Libresco
March 9, 2023
Darius Bivins weaves through South County defenders. / Theogony photo by James Libresco

Titans Gallup Past Stallions, 56-54

James Libresco, Editor
March 8, 2023
Kay-Wyatt and Hart answer the School Board's questions about the technology. / Image courtesy of ACPS.

ACPS Plans to Pilot Advanced Metal Detectors

James Libresco, Editor
February 9, 2023
Swift Shines in the Sky with Midnights

Swift Shines in the Sky with Midnights

James Libresco and Reagan Bradshaw
December 9, 2022
City Starts Enforcing Parking Restrictions on Scroggins

City Starts Enforcing Parking Restrictions on Scroggins

James Libresco, Editor
November 4, 2022
Mentor, Coach, Educator, Author: What Can’t He Do?

Mentor, Coach, Educator, Author: What Can’t He Do?

James Libresco, Editor
October 28, 2022
A photo collage of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, on the left, and Interim Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt (right).

ACPS Not to Comply with Youngkin Anti-Transgender Policy

James Libresco, Editor
September 21, 2022
A School Board meeting. Matt Smith speaks over Zoom.

Homework Survives… For Now

James Libresco, Editor
September 7, 2022
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