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The Online News Magazine of Fairfax High School

The Online News Magazine of Fairfax High School

FairFacts

MRI scan of a brain. photo by Wikimedia Commons

Tackling CTE in Sports

Callie Petit, Features & Web Editor April 10, 2024

As of late, there's been a spike in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis amongst young athletes, particularly, contact sport athletes. But, what does this mean?  According to Mayo Clinic,...

WWE faction, The Shield, on WWE Raw. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Script the Ring

Callie Petit, Features & Web Editor April 10, 2024

From The Golden Age to The New Era, the pro-wrestling industry has been on the rise as of late. However, this doesn't stop the continuously asked questions about the authenticity of pro-wrestling. Is it...

The Rising Price to Watch Live Sports

Alan Kurdi, Writer April 10, 2024

Back in the late 1990's, one of the definitions of family fun was going to a local sports team, watching their game, getting the kids some hotdogs, maybe a drink or two, and it wouldn't amount to more...

photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Slice on the Ice

Owen Korzak, Sports and Activities Editor April 10, 2024

In late October, Adam Johnson, a Hockey player, was playing in a typical game in the Elite Ice Hockey League in England. In the 35th minute of a matchup between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield...

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...

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...

Washington Wizards team on court. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Washington Wizards Season Preview

Alan Kurdi, Writer January 3, 2024

As the new season has begun, the Wizards seemingly have no hope, starting the season off rough. However, there are multiple promising acquisitions: a new general manager and a clean slate of players to...

Fairfax locking up against Meridian. Result of that match: Fairfax picked up five points with a 0:23 fall. photo courtesy of Kelly Thanos

Grapple Up!

Callie Petit, Features & Web Editor January 3, 2024

This winter marks a fresh season for the Fairfax wrestling program, and coming off a high season last year, they are ready to do it all again. However, FairFacts got to talk to the team and we realized...

AFC Playoff Preview

AFC Playoff Preview

Owen Korzak, Sports and Activities Editor December 11, 2023

As we approach the end of the NFL's regular season, the best time of the year, the playoffs, are right around the corner.  After a season of highlight plays, surprising storylines, and unforgettable upsets,...

Fairfax High School Baseball Gets Major Upgrade!

Diego Hess and Owen Korzak October 27, 2023

Fairfax High School began renovations in the 4th quarter of 2023, to Jim Moeller Field. The iconic field would hold its first season in 2008, after a 2 ½ year renovation to the school building. Fast forward...

MLB Playoffs

MLB Playoffs

Chase Patterson, Writer October 27, 2023

With the end of the regular season coming around one of America's most iconic sports, baseball, the stage is set as some teams around the league get prepared to take the field for what could be the last...

NHL Season Preview

NHL Season Preview

Owen Korzak, Sports and Activities Editor October 27, 2023

As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, hockey fans across North America eagerly anticipate the return of the NHL season. With rosters reloaded and rivalries reignited, this season is shaping...

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