A royal affair

Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
April 29, 2011

Marrying a prince–it’s every girl’s dream. Or at least, every girl who grew up watching Disney classics and The Princess Diaries. Today, this dream came true for Kate Middleton, the new wife of Prince William. The bride looked radiant in a stunning Alexander McQueen wedding gown, and the groom... Read more »

UPDATE: Zero Tolerance

Amirah Ahmad, Reporter
April 28, 2011

With the recent deaths of several students, Zero-tolerance has become a controversial issue in Fairfax County public high schools. Now, officials have begun to organize meetings to hear the public’s opinion. Jack Dale has asked every middle and high school principal to form a meeting to discuss his... Read more »

From teacher to author

Brittany Gallagher, Staff Writer
April 28, 2011

Coming soon to shelves near you is “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chemistry” and it’s written by our own Mr. Ian Guch. As the name states, the book teaches readers all they need to know about chemistry, in easy-to-understand language. This will be the third edition of the book.... Read more »

In memoriam: Elizabeth Taylor

Rosie Brock, Copy Editor
April 27, 2011

Mar. 23, 2011: Film star Elizabeth Taylor died at age 79 due to heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital located in Los Angeles, California. Hailed for her extraordinary beauty and “violet eyes,” Taylor grew up in the spotlight, appearing in her first major motion picture, National Velvet, at the age... Read more »

Suspicious man at Langley

Aimee Cho, Online Editor
April 26, 2011

Yesterday afternoon around 3 PM, a female jogger running along the path adjacent to Georgetown Pike between Langley High School and Mackall Avenue reported that a suspicious male had exposed himself to her. The man was described as a 20-30 year old African American. He was approximately 5’10” with... Read more »

Closing arguments

Victoria Snare, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011

After a district title, making it to regionals, and even sending a couple students to states, the debate team wrapped up its fruitful season with a celebratory team dinner. Hosted by sophomore Alex Park, the team enjoyed a pot-luck dinner, games of Ping-Pong, and a chance to look back on the season’s... Read more »

Tommy’s Two Cents

Tommy Orme, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011

Lazy spring. The moment the cold weather begins to give, the sun shines and announces to the world: time for spring sports. Even though we may not be able to put our fingers on the exact cause, a general de-motivation accompanies the good weather. First quarter: we’re all excited to be back after a... Read more »

Spring break survey

Andrew Havasy, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011

Spring break is the one of the most anticipated vacations for high school students. Despite how late spring break is this year, many students are still planning to travel to their favorite vacation spots, while others are sticking to a vigorous study schedule. Different responsibilities and course loads... Read more »

Spooning for the record

Tommy Orme and Brittany Gallagher, Sports Editor and Staff Writer
April 14, 2011

What senior Pasha Mostaghim calls a “spur of the moment” idea has now turned into a chance to get Langley High School in the books – literally. With help from fellow senior Kiefer Quinn, the duo has embarked upon a journey to break the Guinness World Record for spooning at Spoon-a-Thon 2011. “Spooning”... Read more »

Separation anxiety hits home

Tommy Orme, Staff Writer
April 14, 2011

“I hardly felt like part of the team,” said sophomore Luke Salzer. “That was the toughest day of practice I’ve ever had.” In order to compete in lacrosse at Langley, every player must be outfitted with the proper NCAA approved equipment. Salzer, however, found himself on the outside of the... Read more »