Hello Great Falls, and welcome to my crib
Riley Cosgrove, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2012
The new mansion being built in Great Falls is ridiculous. From this opening sentence, I have both already failed to shock 80 percent of my audience and reinforced all stereotypical notions of what living in Great Falls is like. But when I say “ridiculous,” I don’t mean ridiculous in a... Read More
Tanorexia: the epidemic
Riley Cosgrove, Opinion Editor
March 27, 2012
According to Web-MD, a website I use frequently to diagnose myself with a slew of severe illnesses, “Tanorexia” is a disease in which a bronzed girl looks at herself in the mirror and sees Casper the Friendly Ghost looking back at her. Said girl thus feels the need to continually apply... Read More
Online overload
Riley Cosgrove, Opinion Editor
February 9, 2012
I love social networking as much as the next guy—and if you’ve seen my Twitter, you can attest to that. But the problem with social networking sites in general is the curse of over-sharing. Ever been on FaceBook or Twitter and someone posts something way too personal? Like “just ate another... Read More
Reali-TV
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
January 21, 2012
Reality television is probably the best thing ever created (I mean, next to Twitter or Chipotle, of course.) You probably assumed that I’m a lot dumber than you thought since I actually said that. In reality, though, (a pun, cue the phony laughter) reality television is probably better than... Read More
True Life: “Why yes, it is designer”
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
January 13, 2012
They say admitting to yourself that you have a problem is the first step to recovering from an addiction. Though disagreement abounds over this, namely from Charlie Sheen, I will do so in the interest of experimentation. So, here goes: I am addicted to shopping. Was that anticlimactic? A little.... Read More
New year, same old me
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
January 5, 2012
At midnight on January 1, 2012, I felt an electrifying change in myself. Suddenly, I became a different person, content only with the simple things in life, uninterested in selfish pursuits like shopping and appearances, and desiring only to help those less fortunate and live a happier life.... Read More
To give or not to give
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 25, 2011
We are now coming upon my favorite season: the season of receiving. If you think that’s a typo and I selflessly meant to say it’s the “season of giving,” you are wrong, and think too highly of me. The holidays bring out my inner Scrooge, which is ironic, since it’s supposed to bring... Read More
Better safe than sorry
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
You’re racing around your house in at 7 a.m. on a typical school day, desperately trying to make the 7:20 start time. On your way out, you’re grabbing your backpack, keys, and maybe some breakfast. You run out of the house and slam the door, thinking about how much trouble you’ll be in... Read More
Introducing: The Way I See It
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
Starting this week, staff writer Riley Cosgrove will be writing a weekly column entitled “The Way I See It.” Cosgrove, a junior, will be sharing her unique and entertaining take on all aspects of life at Langley, from academics to activities to social life. Hungry Like a Pack of... Read More
XOXO, @LHSproblemz
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
For the #tweeps out there who can’t get enough of their friends ranting about problems at Langley, there is now a new Twitter account that organizes all their problems into one place (#saxonsunited). The Twitter addicts at Langley have probably already heard of this new account, @LHSproblemz,... Read More
Social network faceoff
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
Ever since I joined Facebook, I was hooked. It has pictures, statuses, wall posts, chat, messaging- basically whatever you want, Facebook has. You can learn anything you want about a person from their profile without going through the trouble of actually talking to them in person(#stalkersparadise).For... Read More
Summer love: CON
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
June 14, 2011
There’s just something about the summer season that sets up new breeding ground for relationships. Be it the tranquil sunsets, carefree outlook or beach setting, the summer makes us all in the mood for love. But, more obstacles exist in the summer than those apparent during the structured... Read More
Teacher appreciation luncheon
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
May 6, 2011
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the PTSA organized a dessert buffet, which included a chocolate fountain, fruit, and brownies, for the teachers and staff at Langley. ... Read More
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,... Read More
Battle of the Bands
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
March 1, 2011
Langley students attending the annual Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday were treated to a concert-like experience featuring bands comprised of their very own peers. Different methods were used to get the crowd hyped up, including interesting hats and the lead singer of one band taking... Read More
Sign on the dotted line
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
February 23, 2011
The time of course selections is rapidly approaching. With it comes a new AP contract for the 2011-2012 school year that could sway undecided students who are considering adding AP classes to their course load. The major difference in this contract and the one used in past years is that now... Read More
Matchmaker Results Are In
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
February 16, 2011
Do you think you’re a perfect match for Trey Songz? How about President Barack Obama, Lord Voldemort, or Donald Duck? If you said yes to any of these options, you may want to consider purchasing your Heart to Heart survey results, which are being sold at all lunches this week by the SGA for... Read More
The Price of an Education
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 3, 2010
During the first week of December, Langley students taking AP courses can expect to receive a bill from FCPS for the AP exams in May. The fee is $75 per exam, and the exams are mandatory for students enrolled in AP courses. Parents and students are advised by FCPS to wait to pay the $75 fee... Read More
Kids Helping Kids
Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 3, 2010
Even though “’tis the season to be jolly,” it’s difficult to be jolly at all when you are an underprivileged child and will be receiving few gifts this holiday season. However, it is also the season of giving, and we at Langley can be responsible for creating memorable holidays for... Read More