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

Family Vlogs

Eva Cardenas, Writer April 10, 2024

In today's digital age, family vlogs have become incredibly popular. Parents love sharing video content of their families and lives with the world, but have you ever wondered how this affects the children?...

Heard It Through the Grapevine

Yashavi Upasani, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 10, 2024

Did you hear what Sam Keller said in eighth-period English? Or what Thomas Simione did in the D hallway? And don't even get me started on Owen Korzak's behavior in journalism. If you did hear about any...

The Drinking Age

Simran Zalavadia, Writer April 10, 2024

"Chaotic." "Dangerous." "Risky." "Escapism." Four high school students used these words to describe alcohol. For years, people have debated the drinking age and whether it should be raised or lowered....

Politicians Go Crazy

Politicians Go Crazy

Mariam Ibrahimi and Charles Sparrow April 10, 2024

For as long as the American Government has been founded, politicians have been regarded for their interesting viewpoints and actions. More recently, members of the Democratic and Republican party both...

Stadium Changes

Chase Patterson, Writer April 10, 2024

After nearly 30 years (since 1997) of being the home for the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, Virginia's governor and legislators ultimately decided on moving both teams out of D.C.'s Capital...

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...

Politics in Baseball

Politics in Baseball

Chase Patterson, Writer January 3, 2024

Politics commonly influence all of the sports industries no matter the topic. Politics is a shared aspect of life and almost a functionality of our lives as it influences opinions and views on global issues...

The Twitch Streamer Take Over

Mariam Ibrahimi and Charles Sparrow January 3, 2024

Social media apps and websites like Twitch and Kik have ascended to fame and captured the attention of young people around the world. New streamers and influencers also enter these communities by introducing...

Growing the Grades

Growing the Grades

Yashavi Upasani, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 27, 2023

No child should be left behind. At least, not in their education. But when President Geroge W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind bill into action in early 2002, he created a spiraling effect of standardized...

Should Victorias Secret Stay Thin?

Should Victoria’s Secret Stay Thin?

Gwen Midgley, Writer October 27, 2023

Victoria's Secret, a world-famous undergarment store, is well known for its annual fashion show. Seen as a loud, expensive, and thin celebration, time after time the show has received criticism over it's...

Extinct Animals: Did we Learn?

Myles Jones, Editor June 8, 2023

The idea of resurrecting extinct animals from the pages of history and allowing them to roam the Earth once again may sound like something out of a science fiction novel. However, with recent advancements...

Walkability of the US vs Other Countries

Walkability of the US vs Other Countries

Ximena Brydie, Writer June 8, 2023

If you've ever been to any European countries, you have probably seen the significant difference between there and in the US. Some think America can't compete with the connecting towns, thriving communities,...

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