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Should Public High Schools Start Earlier in LCPS?

Should Public High Schools Start Earlier in LCPS?

Sophie Fella, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average start time for public high schools in the United States is 8:00 AM. The average time for Virginia is 8:14 AM. Heritage High school,...

The Importance of Voting

The Importance of Voting

Sophie Fella, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Seniors at Heritage this year will be turning 18 and soon be eligible to vote; some may have even voted in this year's presidential election. Why should students choose to head to the polls?  The United...

2025 Fashion Predictions: Recap on 2024

2025 Fashion Predictions: Recap on 2024

Kathryn Welker, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

2024 was an interesting time for fashion from the standard "downtown girl" look to the flood of "coquette" we've seen a lot over the year. In this article, explore some of the Heritage students predictions...

The Historical Significance Of X-Men

The Historical Significance Of X-Men

Oliver Stoltz, Editor October 8, 2024

Marvel Comics has had a long history of providing political, cultural, and otherwise historically relevant information into their comics. From world wars to the topic of racism, there will always be some...

AP Exam Advice

AP Exam Advice

Oliver Stoltz, Staff Writer June 7, 2024

With the end of the school year just around the corner, Heritage Students become ever more restless--anticipating a sweet release into the warm summer air. It’s often around this time every year that...

AI in Schools:  Tools or Treachery?

AI in Schools: Tools or Treachery?

Abeera Bhullar, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Technology that holds all the answers, and all it takes is the press of one button. That is what people dreamt of 50 years ago and today we live in that dream. However, this dream is turning out...

New Single Stall Restrooms - Pros and Cons

New Single Stall Restrooms – Pros and Cons

March 21, 2024

Last week, the Heritage student body got their first glance at the brand new single stall restrooms that's construction hindered our upper 600 hallway walking experience for the first half of the year....

Loudoun County is one of the few in the nation to issue computers to students.
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Computer Monitoring- Helpful or Unnecessary?

Ellison Downey, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Recently, Heritage has been testing a new program that enables teachers to view the screens of students in their classes. The program allows teachers to see all the open tabs of a student´s computer,...

The Helen Keller Conspiracy -- Innocent Or Harmful?

The Helen Keller Conspiracy — Innocent Or Harmful?

Oliver Stoltz, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Helen Adams Keller has been a staple in the deaf community for decades, she's gone down in history for her amazing story and honorable advocacy for disabled rights. As children we heard about the woman...

Book Review - The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

Book Review – The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

Oliver Stoltz, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Anyone else remember when our elementary school teachers would make "reading goals" or competitions? When you would read up to fifty books per school year--counting page numbers and racing with your friends...

The Art Of Cinematography: Die Hard (Christmas or Not?)

The Art Of Cinematography: Die Hard (Christmas or Not?)

Oliver Stoltz, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

For Decades, the cult classic 80s action movie "Die Hard" has created controversy among watchers. For most who enjoy this movie, we can agree that its plot, cast, filming, action sequences, and pacing...

The Art Of Cinematography: Mike Flanagan

The Art Of Cinematography: Mike Flanagan

Oliver Stoltz, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Movies and TV have been the center of entertainment for decades. Before Covid, one of the most popular hang out spots was the movie theaters, now we just chill in our basements and binge watch Netflix....

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