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The Saxon Scope

Bringing you the latest at Langley

The Saxon Scope

Bringing you the latest at Langley

The Saxon Scope

Computer labs closed during Saxon Time

Computer labs closed during Saxon Time

Harris LaTeef, Online Editor December 5, 2012

Besides computers in teacher’s classrooms, stu­dents can use 55 computers located in the library during Saxon Time. But with the addition of computer labs, which sit empty just down the hall, that number...

In the “Lyme”light

In the “Lyme”light

Nathaniel Shafer, Reporter December 2, 2012

Senior Katie Barufka recently competed in the Siemens Math and Science competition. Thirty teams of two and 30 individuals are chosen from 2,000 applicants to compete in six regions. Katie competed...

Lone-star state, many awards

Lone-star state, many awards

Sara Guglielmo, Feature Editor November 30, 2012

Silence, furiously scratching pens and a room of hundreds of intense students—nine Saxon Scope writers recently experienced this high pressure atmo­sphere during their recent national write off compe­titions. From...

Students claim de-linked classes lack the “family” atmosphere

Students claim de-linked classes lack the “family” atmosphere

Sara Guglielmo, Feature Editor November 15, 2012

Up until last year, a typical scene in a sophomore history class might have gone something like this: Madison Chapman walks in to Mr. Jackson’s room carrying a huge box, all of her classmates are eager...

Winning father daughter duo

Winning father daughter duo

Lizzy Weingast, Sports Editor November 14, 2012

Most people would be terrified performing in front of 8,000 people, but for freshman Annie Mae Weiss it’s no big deal. Weiss has been singing since she was six, and has even recorded songs in a studio. Weiss...

Election results spark mixed reactions at Langley

Election results spark mixed reactions at Langley

Leila Raminpour and Ellie Cross, Senior Staff Writer and Reporter November 9, 2012

After President Barack Obama won re-election last week, conservative students at Langley were left to cope with their loss while the Langley liberals could look forward to the next four years. Although...

Procrastination nation: Methods to prevent chronic procrastination

Procrastination nation: Methods to prevent chronic procrastination

Riley Cosgrove, Executive Opinion Editor November 9, 2012

It’s 6 p.m. on a Thursday night, and you’re thinking it’s probably time to start your homework. But first, you put out a quick tweet about how annoying your assignments are. You “favorite”...

Inspiration on the rise

Inspiration on the rise

Blair Purdy, Executive Feature Editor November 2, 2012

Inova Fairfax Hospital is rated number one in the Washington D.C. metro area for its excellence in cancer treatment. They are known for their top medical staff and state-of-the-art equipment. However,...

College application deadlines extended due to storm

College application deadlines extended due to storm

Harris LaTeef, Online Editor November 1, 2012

Due to Hurricane Sandy, many colleges are extending their application deadlines to accommodate students who lost power or suffered damage to their homes during the storm. Below are the colleges that...

Area crippled by Superstorm Sandy

Area crippled by Superstorm Sandy

Lizzy Weingast, Sports Editor October 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy may have given Langley a five-day weekend and some time to, but it also caused over 20 deaths, over 12,000 power outages in the area and the destruction of hundreds of homes. Many Langley...

The Langley orchestra played traditional and pop Asian music.

Oppan Asian style

Na He Jeon and Brendan Coffey, Executive Design Editor and Reporter October 26, 2012

Instead of playing the typical Beethoven in black-and-green velvet dresses, this month the Langley Orchestra performed anime music and folk songs in kimonos and hanboks. The Langley Orchestra recently...

Best Buddies club competes for visit from actress

Best Buddies club competes for visit from actress

Micaela Grassi, Reporter October 10, 2012

If you’ve ever watched “Glee,” you are probably familiar with the very popular Cheerio, Becky Jackson, played by Lauren Potter. Langley has the chance to win a visit from Potter through the Best...

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