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An aerial view of the roundabout depicts the construction plan on Lee Highway and Blackwell Road.

Roundabout Construction Causing Issues for FHS Students

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Highland Private School serves as an option through vouchers for students.

Vouchers are a Controversial Choice for Virginia

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Paul Reynolds sits at his desk.

Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff

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First responders working on one of many scenes reporting gas odor.

Multiple Gas Leaks Reported in Warrenton Worries Fauquier County Citizens

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Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" explores her new identity as an artist while remaining authentic.

Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" May Be Album of the Year

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
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
An aerial view of the roundabout depicts the construction plan on Lee Highway and Blackwell Road.
Roundabout Construction Causing Issues for FHS Students
Gavin Fried, Staff
Features
President and senior Izzy Breakiron (right) and Vice President of Finance and senior Meaghan Dysart-Moore (left) display the DECA symbol during the State Leadership Conference
FHS DECA is All Business At the 2025 States Competition
Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief

On the first weekend in March, Fauquier High School (FHS) Distributive Education...

Voice of Fauquier contestants of 2022 stand proudly on stage.
The Voice of Fauquier: A Decade of Showcasing Local Talent
Hannah Raad, Features Editor
To the left sophomore, Hailey Purvis, plays the clarinet.
FHS Students Represent in Honor Band
Addison Heislup, Staff
A glamorous set of nails painted by Ximena Arellano.
Student Nail Business Thrives at FHS
Maddie Shreve, Staff
Lifestyles
Sophmore Elizabeth Sirene showing off a slick-back braided hair.
Trending Hairstyles at FHS
Vivienne Noel, Staff
Senior Gwen Zappola displaying her charming outfit with a radiant sunset.
Fashion Spotlight: Gwen Zappola
Viorica Dudash, Staff
LJ Soler posing in a fashionable zip-up and jeans.
Fashion Spotlight- LJ Soler
Zuzu Lang, Staff
Entertainment
Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" explores her new identity as an artist while remaining authentic.
Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” May Be Album of the Year
Jane Khyzhniak, Managing Editor
"Captain America: Brave New World" is a disappointing attempt to prove Marvel can still make a good movie.
“Captain America: Brave New World” Proves Marvel is Past Its Prime
Hank Hethcote, Staff
"The Six Triple Eight" is a non-fiction, historical movie that many can enjoy.
“The Six Triple Eight” a True, Historical Film for Many to Enjoy
Kaitlynn Gray, Staff
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Viewpoints
Students struggle with uncertainty and stress from the unfair college admissions process.
College Decisions Are Unfair
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor

Every year, students across the United States submit applications to thousands of colleges and universities. From there, they wait anxiously,...

Highland Private School serves as an option through vouchers for students.
Vouchers are a Controversial Choice for Virginia
Audrey Gwennap, Staff

On Dec. 18, Governor Glen Youngkin proposed the idea of choice vouchers in Virginia. Choice vouchers give students who are unhappy with public...

Sports
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
The FHS girls' lacrosse team raising their sticks after finishing a game.
Faquier Lacrosse Faces Fleeting Interest
Charlee Talomie, Staff
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