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

Shocking Lemonade

Gwen Midgley, Writer April 10, 2024

Everyone knows that teenagers run on caffeine. With busy schedules filled with sports, student-led clubs, and part-time jobs. As midterm season has come and gone, everybody needs their fix. Whether it's...

Some of the wonderful cafeteria staff at FHS. photo by Thomas Simione

Meet the Cafeteria Staff

Nayeli Serpas Hernandez, Writer April 10, 2024

Perhaps the highlight of an average Fairfax day are the breakfast and lunch breaks in the cafeteria, the "hub" of all Fairfax conversation, gossip, and enjoyment. But who are the people who provide us...

Mall Declination

Mall Declination

Kelly Thanos, Managing & Opinions Editor January 3, 2024

Shopping malls reached the peak of their popularity at the end of the 20th century, but the new age of shopping introduced in the past decade has caused malls to become increasingly irrelevant. Malls played...

Winter Fashion Forecast

Winter Fashion Forecast

Gwen Midgley, Writer January 3, 2024

As November shifts to December and the transition from autumn to winter begins, students in the fashion marketing class have speculated how fashion trends will look in the coming cold months. Ms. Walter's...

LUSA Club Spotlight

Nayeli Serpas, Writer October 27, 2023

If you are latino or simply interested in learning more about Hispanic culture, then you will definitely be interested in joining the Latino United Student Association, also known as LUSA! The club community...

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action

Callie Petit, Features & Web Editor October 27, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 and 6-2 in the case of race-conscious admissions from the University of North Carolina and Harvard College, They declared that the practice violated the Equal...

Virginias Minimum Wage Increases

Virginia’s Minimum Wage Increases

Walter Maddox, Writer October 27, 2023

On January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Virginia was raised to $12.00 per hour, the latest step in a gradual rise of the state's minimum wage from the federal minimum of $7.25. This increase was due to...

Pumpkin Spice Premiere

Pumpkin Spice Premiere

Gwen Midgley, Writer October 27, 2023

Fall, a season full of colored leaves, crisp air, Halloween, and apple pie. As Starbucks customers started getting their pumpkin spice fix starting August 24th, some have noticed a change in the flavor...

Vampires

Kevin Johnson, Editor June 9, 2023

Every culture has their boogie man and things that go bump in the night, but none perhaps have become as popular as the vampire. Archaeologists have found that belief in vampires has been around for at...

Beaches to Visit!

Beaches to Visit!

Eva Cardenas, Writer June 9, 2023

With summer right around the corner, beaches will soon be filled with joyous vacationers. Here are 3 beaches worth visiting this summer, whether it's with family or friends.  Bethany Beach Bethany Beach...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Barbee

Teacher Feature: Mr. Barbee

Thomas Simione and Owen Korzak June 9, 2023

How did you become interested in teaching? Honestly, teaching and coaching is something I decided I wanted to do back in high school.  I knew that I wanted to stay involved in the game of basketball,...

Spring Recipes

Spring Recipes

Adeline Gibson and Katie Hoang April 18, 2023

Charcuterie boards - Charcuteries boards can be served numerous ways. Whether served as a fruit platter, or with added cheese and crackers, and desserts like chocolates or mini cakes. All you need...

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