Great Expectations: The High School Experience

Great Expectations: The High School Experience

The second in a two-part series on rising expectations of seniors and eighth graders Think back to that time, seemingly so long ago, when you were in middle school. You were obsessed with pop stars and awful spelling and being cool (whatever... READ MORE »»

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Gatsby

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Gatsby

Can Baz Luhrman pull off this literary classic? The Great Gatsby is a film that insists upon itself. Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, the novel that is the basis of the movie has transcended time and has become a mainstay at  English... READ MORE »»

Home of the Pranks

Home of the Pranks

The class of 2013 attempts to make their mark on HHS before graduation.    Summer is just around the corner and the Class of 2013’s senioritis is at an all time high. Because of senior exemption, the soon to be graduates are scrambling to... READ MORE »»

How many days have you missed of school?

How many days have you missed of school?

Lissette Medina has never missed a day of school since pre-k.   Most students take any opportunities they can get to miss school. Playing hooky, calling in sick, anything. However, senior Lissette Medina hasn’t missed a single day of school... READ MORE »»

Great Expectations: College Craze

Great Expectations: College Craze

The school year is nearly at its finish. Across Loudoun County, students are worrying, obsessing, and overanalyzing the upcoming changes. Some will be experiencing high school for the first time. Sophomores will finally rise to the coveted title... READ MORE »»

Secrets From Inside the Coat Room

Secrets From Inside the Coat Room

Usually the stories about prom are from the actual attendees, but there will be a plot twist. The coat checkers will be taking over this reporting of the junior/senior prom of Heritage High School. It was 7:00pm and prom didn’t start until... READ MORE »»

Tips for the Summer Ghost

Tips for the Summer Ghost

Are you considered “fair skinned?” Do you have to stock up on the factor 70 sun block as soon as spring begins? Is tanning merely a mythical practice to you? If you answered “yes” to these questions, I stand with you.  Summer may be... READ MORE »»

¡Baila!

¡Baila!

The buzz about the Latin Dance Club is heating up just as the school year is cooling down. A home to many different nationalities and religions, the United States is often regarded as “the melting pot”. This “melting pot” allows different... READ MORE »»

News

¡Baila!

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¡Baila!

The buzz about the Latin Dance Club is heating up just as the school year is cooling down. A home to many different nationalities and religions, the United States is often regarded... Read more »

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Sports

Swimming to States

Swimming to States

Swimmers share season experiences   The swim team had an impressive showing at the AA State Swimming Championships on February 16th. Senior Kaleigh Rosenberg finished first in... Read more »

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Editorials

Fiscal Clifftastrophy

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Fiscal Clifftastrophy

No brakes, No parachute The Mayans never could have predicted this. Despite what some pundits may state the “fiscal cliff” is not actually a physical cliff. Instead it is a... Read more »

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Features

Great Expectations: The High School Experience

Great Expectations: The High School Experience

The second in a two-part series on rising expectations of seniors and eighth graders Think back to that time, seemingly so long ago, when you were in middle school. You were obsessed... Read more »

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Great Expectations: The High School Experience

Great Expectations: The High School Experience

The second in a two-part series on rising expectations of seniors and eighth graders Think back to that time, seemingly so long ago, when you were in middle school. You were obsessed... Read more »

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Opinions

The Condition of the Country

The Condition of the Country

It could be better   On Feb 12, 2013 President Obama gave an eloquent State of the Union speech highlighting America’s successes and presenting his plan for the future. On the... Read more »

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