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

Football Coaches Part Ways

Nayeli Serpas Hernandez, Writer April 10, 2024

Football has been ingrained in every aspect of Fairfax culture, and that is for a big reason. Lions football has had a stellar track record for the past three seasons, and this wouldn't be possible without...

AI in the Workplace

AI in the Workplace

Kelly Thanos, Managing & Opinions Editor April 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science of making machines that can perform tasks and think like humans. The concept of AI can be traced back to the 1940s when mathematician Alan Turing proposed the...

A spotted lanternfly. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Attack of the Laternflies

Walter Maddox, Writer April 10, 2024

In late 2014, a group of spotted lanternflies, an insect native to China, were inadvertently imported to the United States. They were first discovered near Reading, Pennsylvania, in September of that year....

Nikki Haley speaks at an event. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Political Pressure Builds as Super Tuesday Approaches

Sam Keller, News Editor April 10, 2024

On March 8, 2024, sixteen states will hold their presidential Primaries. Of the 16, large states like California, Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia, are set to vote. Super Tuesday, as it's colloquially...

Gone with the Breezway

Gone with the Breezway

Sam Keller, News Editor January 3, 2024

Metal fencing lines the footprint of the former Breezeway Motel. That's all that's left of Fairfax's bastion of googie architecture: a pile of rubble.  Located near the original site of Fairfax High School...

History of Fairfax High School

Eva Cardenas, Writer January 3, 2024

Today, Fairfax High School is a large school with a strong environment. Being recognized as a "Common Sense School," it offers many opportunities like being able to be a part of clubs, sports, AP/DE classes,...

Virginia Population Growth Slower than Hoped For

Virginia Population Growth Slower than Hoped For

Walter Maddox, Writer January 3, 2024

The University of Virginia predicted in 2017 that by 2040, Virginia would surpass Michigan and New Jersey to become the 10th-largest state by population, with over 10 million residents. However, annually...

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...

Differences in Education

Simran Zalavadia, Writer October 27, 2023

"Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society." Sonia Sotomayor uttered these words at the quarterly meeting of the Philadelphia Bar Association. For years, the value of education...

Serving Up Sponsorships

Yashavi Upasani, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 24, 2023

The line stretches about ten feet out the door. Burgers are being handed out at record speed. And every booth, table, and chair is filled with the smiling faces of Fairfax residents. Freddy's Frozen Custard...

What’s Happening to Fairfax?

Mariam Ibrahimi and Charles Sparrow October 24, 2023

As we begin this new year, new policies and expectations have been put into effect in an attempt to better the school, yet some students are concerned with how they'll be affected by them.  YOU'RE LATE! Starting...

A protest at the Capitol in 2016 protesting the Trump Administration’s controversial Immigration policy.

Teen Voting

Sam Keller, News Editor October 24, 2023

Turning eighteen, students across the U.S. take on the heavy burden of responsibility. In their senior year, they gain the ability to participate in a fundamental principle of democracy by casting their...

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