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A Renaissance Festival taking place in the springtime where visitors are dressing up and enjoying performers.

Upcoming Spring Festivals Around Virginia

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French toast and omelet with bagels ready to be eaten at the Omelette Cafe.

Omelette Cafe Off to a Delicious Start

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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?

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"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

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Principal Dr. Ferguson outside Fauquier High School as snow prompts schedule questions.

Snow Days: Will School Be Extended?

Principal Dr. Ferguson outside Fauquier High School as snow prompts schedule questions.
Snow Days: Will School Be Extended?
Hannah Raad, Features Editor

After a week off of school from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, extending winter break to three weeks, Fauquier County Public School (FCPS) students...

News
A bright colorful rooster searching for grain in the grass.
Bird Flu Back Again at Fauquier
Simona Suarez, Staff
Jennifer Major working at her desk in her classroom.
Jennifer Major Wins Teacher of the Year Award
Naomi Weber, Staff
The "Securly" layout for the electronic passes is delayed until February.
Delay of Electronic Passes
Hank Hethcote, Staff
Features
The greenhouse that houses the horticulture students' plants.
Horticulture Class: the Gateway Into Agriculture
Caleb Sharp, Staff

Horticulture is the growing and cultivating of plants and fruits in greenhouses...

Participants of this month's Open Mic meeting excitedly wait for their chance to perform.
Open Mic Allows Students to Express Themselves in the Form of Poetry
Caleb Sharp, Staff
Sarah Ewing helps one of her students with photography edits.
Photography is the Picture Perfect Class
Viorica Dudash, Staff
The members of Falcon Bookies smiling after their most recent meeting.
Falcon Bookies- An Underground Club for the Book Lovers of Fauquier
Zuzu Lang, Staff
Lifestyles
A Renaissance Festival taking place in the springtime where visitors are dressing up and enjoying performers.
Upcoming Spring Festivals Around Virginia
Viorica Dudash, Staff
Dylan Rozsel poses with his instruments.
Musician Spotlight: Dylan Roszel
Kaitlynn Gray, Staff
French toast and omelet with bagels ready to be eaten at the Omelette Cafe.
Omelette Cafe Off to a Delicious Start
Simona Suarez, Staff
Entertainment
"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
SNL50 Anniversary Special was disappointing and bland despite high expectations.
SNL Marks Its 50th Anniversary
Hank Hethcote, Staff
World-known singer Beyonce, receiving one of the many 2025 Grammy Awards.
The 67th Grammys Sparked Controversy
Charlee Talomie and Zuzu Lang
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Viewpoints
Seating inside Talk of the Mountain showing off bar top tables and an open atmosphere.
Talk of the Mountain, Worth the Talk?
Charlee Talomie, Staff

Talk of the Mountain Seafood has parked its food truck and opened a store. The new restaurant is located at 19 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Va....

Chicken 4U brings the crunch with their perfectly fried chicken, delivering bold flavors in every bite.
“Chicken 4 U” is New Local Favorite
Hannah Raad, Features Editor

Chicken 4U, located at 250 West Lee Highway, Suite 189, in Warrenton, VA, has quickly become a local favorite since its opening. Specializing...

Sports
The Boys Indoor Track Team posing after winning Regionals.
The Boys Indoor Track Team win Regionals
Naomi Weber, Staff
Sophomore Trey Thomson dribbled the ball, keeping the game moving.
Fhs Boys Basketball wins against Kettle Run
Lily Do, Staff
Fauquier girl's basketball team sits together for a game.
Basketball Fanbases: Are They Equal?
Alec Crandall, Staff
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Ronald Pfeiffer teaching a group of eager students.
Mr. Pfeiffer’s Senior Capstone Class, Unknown but Well Loved
Charlee Talomie, Staff
Virginia Brodsky posing with her favorite painting.
Artist spotlight: Virginia Brodsky
Audrey Gwennap, Staff
These flavorful apple slices wrapped in puff pastry and baked into a beautiful rose shape are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Apple Roses are Both Beautiful and Delicious
Viorica Dudash, Staff
Henry Stanislaw shows off his casual school look with jeans, long sleeve and accessories.
Fashion spotlight: Henry Stanislaw
Anika Hollinger, Staff
The French students posing for a picture in front of a medieval castle in France.
Trip to France Leads to Awesome Experiences
Simona Suarez, Staff
"Most Likely to Join a Pyramid Scheme" winner, Garren Hauer, trailblazes the new category.
An Inside View of Senior Superlatives
Hank Hethcote, Staff
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