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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....

Photos From the 4th Annual Java Jive

Pablo Cruz Rivera, Editor • December 10, 2024

The Java Jive occurred on Dec. 7 in Alexandria City High School's rotunda. The Java Jive is an event where students can showcase their talents through music. The Tri-M Music Honors Society sponsored the...

Robert Smith Reminds Fans He’s Miserable: It’s Gloriously Gothic

Rozalia Finkelstein, Editor • December 2, 2024

“This is the end of every song we sing,” so goes the first lyric to English rock band The Cure’s 14th studio album “Songs of a Lost World.” The album perfectly encapsulates a dreariness that...

Absolutely Extraordinary: Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere Sends Listeners on an Interstellar Journey

Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

The Denver-based technical death metal band, Blood Incantation, put out their fourth full length album on October 4, 2024. The band rose to underground stardom after their second full-length album, “Hidden...

The D.C. Local Music Scene Has More Than Meets the Ear

Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

From Go-Go to Hardcore, Washington's multi-genre music scene has it all.

Childish Gambino: A Discography Review

Max Carpenter, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

Donald Glover, whose stage name is Childish Gambino, is a rapper, producer, DJ, stand-up comedian, director, and actor. Glover began his rapping career in 2011, with the release of his debut album, Camp....

Death or Dream

January 25, 2023

Threatening to be killed over a dream is an outrageous concept for many, especially in the West. But for Negin Khpalwak and many others in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, it is a reality.

Photo Story: Winter Orchestra Concert

January 20, 2023

The 2022 Winter Orchestra Concert took place before winter break. Students showed the audience all the hard work they have put in this past year.

Album Hits of the Summer

September 23, 2022

Have you ever been interested in classmates’ favorite albums of the summer? ACHS students have a very diverse taste in music, ranging from heavy metal to pop. Here are their opinions on what their favorite albums of the summer are.

Jazz Band Takes Top Prize

May 17, 2022

On Friday, May 13, Alexandria City High School's jazz band competed in the Chantilly Jazz Festival (one of the oldest and most prestigious in the DMV region). Jazz Band "A" won first place and Jazz Combo won 2nd place.

Lionel Richie Wins The Gershwin Prize in DC

May 17, 2022

On March 7, 2022, Lionel Richie won the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song acknowledges songwriters that have spent their life dedicated to their craft and celebrates songwriters' achievements in music. This award is truly a milestone artists can only dream of achieving. The previous winners include Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and Carole King. This year, the Library of Congress awarded Lionel Richie the award to commemorate the accomplishments in his lifetime.

ACHS Musicians Shine in Virginia Band and Orchestra Event

May 15, 2022

Five Alexandria City High School students participated in the All-Virginia Band & Orchestra Event on April 21-23 at Christopher Newport University (CNU). This event brings the state’s best student musicians together in one location to work with world-renowned conductors.