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The Book of Bill is a welcome comeback for the Disney XD TV series Gravity Falls.

The Second Summer the World's Been Waiting For

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Billie Eilish, a talented musician, has significantly improved throughout her music career.

Billie Eilish: An Incredible Artist

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One of the many disproportioned school lunches offered at FHS

FCPS Students Complain About Portion Sizes, But There's a Reason for Them

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While initial disapointment followed Sabrina Carpenter's new album, 'Short n' Sweet,' it is set to captivate fans just as much as her summer hit single.

Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' Albulm Stirs Mixed Reactions Following 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please' Releases

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A classic phone caddy in which kids put their cell phones before each class.

New Phone Policy Creates a Controversy in FHS Community

A classic phone caddy in which kids put their cell phones before each class.
New Phone Policy Creates a Controversy in FHS Community
Jane Khyzhniak, Managing Editor

On July 9, 2024, Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, issued Executive Order 33, instructing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to...

News
Members of Fauquier County Boys and Girls Club, enjoying a trip provided by the club.
Fauquier Boys and Girls Club is Coming to an End
Gavin Fried, Staff
New NHS Advisor
Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief
New Senior Privilege Alert: Painting Parking Spots
Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief
Features
Susan Hilleary, head of the agriculture department, is proud to teach FHS students students real-world skills in animal welfare.
Preparing Future Advocates: Fauquier High School’s Agriculture Program Shares the Importance of Veterinary Care
Hannah Raad, Features Editor

At FHS, the Agriculture Program plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation...

Exchange Students
Dawson Stidham, Staff
The new AE pink hall passes compared to the old purple hall passes.
New Color Passes
Alec Crandall, Staff
Discovering the Latest Culinary Gems of Warrenton, Va.
Lily Do, Staff
Lifestyles
One of Sam Spare's mesmerizing art works depicting hands holding red threads.
Artist Spotlight: Sam Spare
Leele Joala, Staff
Spooky props decorate a neighborhood house for the upcoming Halloween season.
Tips on staying safe this Halloween
Naomi Weber, Staff
Various people gathering in the Cox Farms Fall Festival pumpkin patch.
Local Fall Events
Maddie Shreve, Staff
Entertainment
"Monsters" unfolds the secrets of the Menendez family, showing that the picture of their perfect family is far from the truth.
Are They Really the Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Katie Buzzi, Staff
The Book of Bill is a welcome comeback for the Disney XD TV series Gravity Falls.
The Second Summer the World’s Been Waiting For
Alec Crandall, Staff
Billie Eilish, a talented musician, has significantly improved throughout her music career.
Billie Eilish: An Incredible Artist
Leele Joala, Staff
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Viewpoints
One of the many disproportioned school lunches offered at FHS
FCPS Students Complain About Portion Sizes, But There’s a Reason for Them
Alex Garcia, Staff

School lunches have been a debated topic, not only at the local and state levels but at the national levels as well. What young, developing adolescents...

A typical school lunch at FHS that students enjoy.
School Lunches Should Be Healthier
Audrey Gwennap, Staff

The health of school lunches has been severely declining in the last forty years. In 1980 federal budget cuts reduced the school lunch budget...

Sports
The Field Hockey team poses for a picture at Tropical Smoothie.
Is Team Bonding Beneficial for Teams?
Katie Buzzi, Staff
Ryan Sickler running during a cross country meet.
Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Sickler
Dawson Stidham, Staff
The Fauquier Field Hockey team stands united while the National Anthem is played.
Field Hockey is Heading to the Top
Katie Buzzi, Staff
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The delicious cinnamon-sugar cookie called the Snickerdoodle.
The Irresistible Appeal of Snickerdoodles
Lily Do, Staff
Senior, Kelby Grady, playing her viola in the FHS orchestra.
Musician Spotlight – Kelby Grady
Gavin Fried, Staff
The Fauquier football team runs out on their home opener with the Zoo Captains and cheerleaders.
Fauquier Football Season Starts Strong, But Continues on a Rocky Path
Alex Garcia, Staff
Students working in Hilleary's class while the dogs rest.
Therapy Dogs & Doggy Daycare Have been Removed
Jaden Cook, Staff
Colorful booths at Marshall Day offer local crafts, food and fun for all ages
Marshall Day
Hannah Raad, Staff
Sophomore Campbell Walker is ready for the chilly weather in a cozy sweater and jeans.
What to Expect For Fall Fashion
Viorica Dudash, Staff
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