The Online News Magazine of Fairfax High School

FairFacts

FairFacts

The Online News Magazine of Fairfax High School

The Online News Magazine of Fairfax High School

FairFacts

Streaming Service Side Effects

Kelly Thanos, Managing & Opinions Editor April 10, 2024

Since its introduction in the 1950s, television has become an integral part of society, reflecting our culture, interests, and values. While the demand for good television has stayed constant, the way...

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in the Hunger Games. photo courtesy of Flickr

The Hunger Games Franchise

Simran Zalavadia, Writer April 10, 2024

"Welcome! Welcome, welcome. Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor." These words were written by Suzanne Collins in her dystopian trilogy titled The Hunger Games. Readers were captivated...

The interior of Earps Ordinary. photo by Sam Keller

Old Town, New Venue

Yashavi Upasani and Sam Keller April 10, 2024

Recently, FairFacts spoke with student musicians and covered events like Music Club's Open Mic afternoon. But musical opportunities are arising all around the Fairfax area. Outside of high school, and...

Duo McKinley and Asher of MLEMON in their MLEMON-obile. photo courtesy of MLEMON

MLEMON is “(Everybody’s Favorite) New Band”

Callie Petit and Yashavi Upasani January 3, 2024

Deep within Washington D.C.'s politically overrun environment holds one of music's most prolific cities, at least in terms of artist greatness. And the same is true for the surrounding suburban areas,...

Making MAJOR Moves

Yashavi Upasani, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 3, 2024

From Bon Iver, to Steely Dan, to new wave jazz, the musical talents of Fairfax High School shined through at Music Club's Open Mic. On November 29th, starting at 3:30 after school, students at Fairfax...

The Evolution of Reggae

Nayeli Serpas Hernandez, Writer January 3, 2024

When Jamaican workers traveled to Panama to help build what became one of the most famous canals in the world, their style of music was adapted to the Spanish-speaking culture of the region. When Reggaeton...

Concert Safety

Concert Safety

Simran Zalavadia, Writer January 3, 2024

Suffocation. Stampedes. Dislocations. Black Outs. Death. All can occur during a concert. Over the course of fifteen years, an average of 45 deaths were reported due to unsafe concert conditions such as...

The Eras Tour

The Eras Tour

Kelly Thanos, Managing & Opinions Editor October 27, 2023

In November of 2022, Taylor Swift announced The Eras Tour. Swift has toured numerous times in her career, but this time around was highly anticipated, as she was planning to showcase all of her different...

Anime Recommendations

Ely Villaflor, Writer June 9, 2023

"Horimiya" "Horimiya" is a slice-of-life anime written by "Hero", which was then brought to life with Daisuke Hagiwara being the illustrator. The manga's original run was from October 18, 2011 - March...

Queer Plants

Queer Plants

Callie Petit, Features & Web Editor May 23, 2023

Oscar Wilde and his Green Carnations: Oscar Wilde was a notable playwright, novelist, poet, and celebrity in late nineteenth century London. According to "This Day in History: Oscar Wilde", Wilde dressed...

2023 Prom Preview

2023 Prom Preview

Elizabeth Delgado, Editor April 18, 2023

Colors: Inspired by one of the most iconic movies of the year, a popular color for this year's prom will almost certainly be a bright Barbie pink. This color provides a bold, yet adaptable look since...

10 Art Mistakes Commonly Made

10 Art Mistakes Commonly Made

Evana Workman, Writer April 18, 2023

Art is a talent that many have learned, the inspiration of which stems from many places. Some stem from attention, some from childhood, and much more. One thing artists have in common is the want to be...

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