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Paul Reynolds sits at his desk.

Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff

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Nurse Teresa Tate cares for every student while always having a smile on her face.

Nurse Tate: Healing with Compassion

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Fauquier High School standing tall in 2025.

Forever Fauquier: A Time Capsule for a Time to Remember

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The site students see when trying to access a blocked website.

There's No Point in Classwize OR Linewize

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Seating inside Talk of the Mountain showing off bar top tables and an open atmosphere.

Talk of the Mountain, Worth the Talk?

First responders working on one of many scenes reporting gas odor.
Multiple Gas Leaks Reported in Warrenton Worries Fauquier County Citizens
Gavin Fried, Staff

On Mar. 5, multiple reports concerning a strong gas odor in and around Warrenton were made. The first reports were made at 11:55 am and grew...

News
Paul Reynolds sits at his desk.
Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff
Naomi Weber, Staff
Kelican Field prior to renovations for the expected turf field.
New Turf Field Expected
Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief
The National Debate Over TikTok
Rueaa Ebrahim, Journalist
Features
Nurse Teresa Tate cares for every student while always having a smile on her face.
Nurse Tate: Healing with Compassion
Zuzu Lang, Staff

Nurse Teresa Tate has been the nurse at Fauquier High School (FHS) for eight...

Drew Shirkey cleans the Cafeteria floor.
Custodian Drew Shirkey’s Daily Care Keeps School Spirit Shining
Simona Suarez, Staff
Juniors Maria Camarca and Anthony Caperreli on stage, dressed as Disney's Cinderella and Prince Charming.
All the Fashion and Talent Combined into One Show at FHS
Charlee Talomie, Staff
Seniors Ivan Dronsick (Left) and Daniel Esparaza (Right) playing an instructional speech game during their Public Speaking class.
From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Public Speaking Class Builds Confidence
Hank Hethcote, Staff
Lifestyles
Nina Woodside enjoys a nice vacation at the beach.
Enjoyable Ways to Spend Spring Break
Elizabeth Sirene, Staff
Boxes of beloved Girl Scout cookies waiting to be distributed.
Girl Scout Cookies -Safe or Not Safe?
Zuzu Lang, Staff
Chick-fil-A's new spring menu brings excitement and new delicious choices.
Chick-Fil-A New Spring Menu
Addison Heislup, Staff
Entertainment
"Daredevil: Born Again" is a daring psychological thriller of a fan favorite hero.
“Daredevil: Born Again” Justice Served, Legal or Not
Hayden Case, Staff
Adolescence is an eye-opening crime drama series that provides a new perspective on bullying.
“Adolescence”: A Series That Will Leave Viewers Shocked
Caleb Sharp, Staff
Playboi Carti's new album, "MUSIC" lacks creative depth and beats.
Playboi Carti “Music” Album Fails to Impress
Anika Hollinger, Staff
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Viewpoints
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers offers top-quality chicken and signature sauces.
Canes on Top: Crispy and Worth the Hype
Anika Hollinger, Staff

When it comes to fast food and fried chicken, two of the most well-known and popular restaurants are Raising Cane’s and Layne’s Chicken Fingers....

Senior Georgia Grady's computer displays her score of 1480 on the SAT.
The SATs are Pointless
Lily Do, Staff

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is an exam meant to evaluate how smart a student is to help colleges determine who to accept. The test is...

Sports
Brooke Farmer pitching the ball hoping to get a strike.
FHS Softball Team Sets a Goal to Make it to States
Lily Do, Staff
Mason Aliff (far left) poses with his fellow club members at Galaxy Strikes Bowling Center.
Bowling Spotlight: Mason Aliff
Kaitlynn Gray, Staff
Brooklyn Bartholomew celebrating a good run.
Brooklyn Bartholomew Has Another Monster Season
Elizabeth Sirene, Staff
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The beautiful prom queen Madyson Martin (on the left) and prom king Jeremy Alexander (on the right) at the 2015 off-campus prom pose with French teacher Nicole Goepper (middle).
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Vivienne Noel, Staff
Tate Mcraes new album "So Close to What" is a fresh sound that has strong emotion.
Tate Mcrae’s Album “So Close to What” is a Hit
Addison Heislup, Staff
Addie Gorg finishes a half marathon in Washington D.C.
Addie Gorg Living Life to the Fullest
Naomi Weber, Staff
Andrew Mossman celebrates his acceptance into the Air Force Academy.
Andrew Mossman Accepted into Air Force Academy
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