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The Leadership Workshop staff lit the fire on March 1, 2025, at 4-H Wakefield and began a bonfire. The students gathered around the bonfire to roast marshmallows and make s’mores. Photo used with permission by Sophia Altinok.
Open air burn law window closes on April 30
Jeron Gutierrez, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Virginia enforces a 4 p.m. burning law during the spring from the major fires that have destroyed its terrain over time from February 15 to April 30. When...

Senior Taden Domanski takes a free kick during a match on April 26, 2024 against First Colonial High School. Though they would go on to lose this particular match, Domanski and other returners are keen on achieving different results this season. Photo used with permission by Zak Kain-Kuzniewski.
Boys soccer rebounds from the loss of 13 seniors, rebuilds for upcoming season
Nash Phillips, Managing Editor • March 17, 2025

After a strong season and unexpected first-round playoff exit last season, the boys soccer team looks to hit the ground running to kick off the 2025 season. After seeing...

A&E
Lady Gaga embraces the dark and moody tone of “Mayhem” in the album's promotional material. “Mayhem” recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, making it her sixth album to do so. Photo by Frank Lebon.
The season of “Mayhem”
Robert Bush, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

“The category is, dance or die.” This line opens the music video for Lady Gaga's newest single “Abracadabra.” Released on Feb. 2, 2025, during the 67th Annual...

Countdown to Spring Break!
Have a great break!
Elon Musk speaks at a press conference in the Oval Office with his son X on Feb. 12, 2025. This was his first official appearance in the White House where he spoke alongside President Trump and answered questions from the press surrounding DOGE’s efforts. (President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk, accompanied by his son X Æ A-Xii, addresses the media in the Oval Office at the White House / Free Malaysia Today / CC BY 4.0)
President Elon?
Austin Stegerwald, Opinion Editor • March 25, 2025

For someone on the outside with no knowledge of how the U.S. government functions, it would seem as though Elon Musk was some sort of high-ranking official — maybe even a king. Who else would have the ability to access private information from the Treasury,...

Forward Addison Duprey takes a quick cooldown during the game against Grassfield High on March 11, 2025. Cooldowns lower heart rates and can help reduce injury and promote muscle recovery.  Photo used with permission by Vivian Wolfe.
Stretch for success
March 19, 2025
Sophomore Tristan Domanski plays a ball over two Kempsville High School defenders on March 24, 2025. The Dolphins went on to win the away game 3-2 in overtime. 
Photo used with permission from Amber Fendley.
Dolphins end overtime thriller victoriously
Marlie Smith, Co-Editor-In-Chief • March 29, 2025

In an exciting road matchup, the Ocean Lakes boys varsity soccer team defeated Kempsville with a final score of 3-2. The game began with a slow start from both teams, but...

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