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The Saxon Scope

Bringing you the latest at Langley

The Saxon Scope

Carnival preview

Carnival preview

Terra Holderman, News Editor March 30, 2011

Unlike last year, the 2011 carnival won’t be an elusive event. Scheduled for June 3, the second annual event will include all the entertainment of last year’s, plus other additions to the lineup. “This...

Saxon Scope iPhone App

Saxon Scope iPhone App

Aimee Cho, Online Editor March 29, 2011

The Saxon Scope website has now been released as an iPhone/iPod Touch app, so you can stay informed about Langley news even when you're not at a computer. The app displays stories and pictures in a user-friendly...

Crash dieting: the nauseating plans

Crash dieting: the nauseating plans

Blair Purdy and Rosie Brock, Online Editor and Copy Editor March 16, 2011

As an extension of the crash dieting story, "Diet, Diet, Crash," found in Issue 6 of the Saxon Scope, here are some of the most common crash diet plans in use by students at Langley. The Cookie Diet: Many...

Facebook nation

Facebook nation

Staff Writer, Staff Writer March 16, 2011

Last week was by far the most productive week of my junior year solely because of one extreme measure I took: deactivating my Facebook account. It was unbelievable how much time deactivating Facebook...

Devastation strikes Japan

Devastation strikes Japan

Blair Purdy, Online Editor March 12, 2011

The Japanese earthquake/tsunami disaster has been seen through extensive, nighttime news coverage on TV as well as loads of resources online. As people pray for loved ones living in close proximity to...

Starting school before labor day?

Starting school before labor day?

Sana Haider, Reporter March 9, 2011

FCPS students are used to bidding farewell to summer on Labor Day. Fairfax County schools have always started the Tuesday after Labor Day. But in the 2012-2013 school year, things may change. Superintendent...

Marketing goes to DECA States

Marketing goes to DECA States

Veronica Smith, Reporter March 9, 2011

Over the past week, the phrase “DECA” was tossed around a lot, but not many people knew what it meant. DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, and is an international association of...

Saxon Matchmaker - Almost Too Successful

Saxon Matchmaker – Almost Too Successful

Saxon Scope Staff, Staff Writer February 25, 2011

5:30 pm, Big Bowl at Reston Town Center Celine: When I first saw him I thought he was really hot. Sean: She was tall and good looking. Celine: He told me I looked really nice. Sean: I was instantly...

Artistic expression

Artistic expression

Brittany Tholan, Production Manager February 24, 2011

Talent. It’s that luminous forte that some people emit with their very presence. It’s what makes Andy Warhol’s name so familiar. It’s what set fifteen award-winning Langley art students apart...

Saxon Matchmaker - Disaster Date

Saxon Matchmaker – Disaster Date

Saxon Scope Staff, Staff Writer February 23, 2011

5:30 pm, Busara's at Reston Town Center Ellie: The first thing I thought when I saw him was that he was dressed really nicely. Chris: I thought she looked smoking hot. Ellie: As we were walking...

Saxon Matchmaker - Match Made In Heaven

Saxon Matchmaker – Match Made In Heaven

Aimee Cho, Online Editor February 23, 2011

5:30 pm, Pizzeria Uno’s at Reston Town Center Lucy: At the beginning, I had low expectations. I basically only signed up for the date so I could get a free dinner. But when I walked in and saw him,...

12 Angry Men vs. 12 Angry Women

12 Angry Men vs. 12 Angry Women

Cathy Kiess, Production Manager February 21, 2011

Two plays. Two casts. One amazing story. Twelve angry men and women was a new twist on a traditional play. The ladies went first, on Wednesday night, and kept you on your toes. Each juror had a distinct...

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