Music review: upcoming artists

Rosie Brock, Photo Editor
January 31, 2012

Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey’s melodic voice hums and the 24 year old singer/songwriter’s lyrics sound more like they should be echoing out of a vintage Victrola record player rather than 21st century headphones. Del Rey, born Elizabeth Grant, is a rising artist with a truly unique essence, in both... Read more »

Why do you think students take AP classes?

Ashley Ryan, Copy Editor
January 29, 2012

Sean Herman“They want to show that they are smart because Langley has very high standards.” -Sean Herman (9) Ahmed Ragheb“Probably if they’re not being challenged enough in their current courses.” -Ahmed Ragheb (10) Abigail Daniel“Students take it for college apps and family pressure.”... Read more »

It’s Academic team defeats opponents

Katie Storch, Staff Writer
January 29, 2012

Obscure and challenging questions covering a range of complex and diverse subjects were hurled at the Langley It’s Academic Team students. Their responses came right back, giving the quizmaster, Hilary Howard, barely enough time to finish her sentences. It’s Academic is a quiz show for bright, dedicated... Read more »

When relationships go wrong

Amirah Ahmad, Staff Writer
January 29, 2012

About 1/3 of teens who were in an abusive relationship confide in someone. One in three teens experience some form of dating abuse. About 81% of parents believe teen-dating violence isn’t an issue for this generation. These statistics are the numbers that Safe Community Coalition strives to reduce... Read more »

New course offering

Shams Haidari, Executive Editor
January 28, 2012

Next year, Langley will expand its course options for students and offer AP Physics B for the first time. Unlike AP Physics C, which is the only AP Physics class currently offered, AP Physics B is non-Calculus Physics. It reviews mechanics and engineering first quarter, before delving into a wider breadth... Read more »

Diary of a fashion forward freshman: part 2

Neeka Eghbali, Copy Editor
January 28, 2012

Hey Saxon fashionistas!  I’m back with yet another diary entry.  You may recall that I left off with a moment of glory from making the fashion show.  Just as I expected, a lot has happened since then.  I’ve been placed in the Metallic and Sequins scene.  It wasn’t my first choice, although... Read more »

Play review: Two Gentlemen of Verona

Alex Krial, Reporter
January 28, 2012

Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” U2’s “Beautiful Day” and “With or Without You,” and club music – not something you would usually expect to hear at a Shakespeare play, right? That was just the scene during the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s performance of Two Gentlemen of Verona at... Read more »

High hopes for girls swim team

Ryan Shaw and Julie Swann, Reporters
January 28, 2012

After a close win over Jefferson last Friday, the undefeated girls will be one of the favorites going into districts. As districts begin this weekend, the Langley girls’ swim team is confident they can put out a successful campaign. “We’re definitely going to do well,” says freshman Erin Reilly.... Read more »

When teachers are away, kids will play

Emily Flessas, Matt Smith, and Ben Cross, Opinion Editor and Reporters
January 28, 2012

In an environment where substitutes are frequent and usually unnoticed, these subs stand out amongst the crowd in an unrewarding job. They are what you would call “cool subs”, and their interesting stories and memories are why students love to see that new face in class. The substitute process Most... Read more »

TV Review: Pretty Little Liars

Katherine Rohloff, Assistant Editor
January 27, 2012

If you are familiar with ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars, then you are probably all too familiar with the girls’ staged faces of horror, the endless amounts of dead ends, and the overall ridiculous pranks from A. Pretty Little Liars is mainly about a group of girls from Rosewood,Pennsylvania, whose... Read more »