Have you had a drink in the past 30 days?  According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) “by age 15, half of teens have had at least one drink. By age 18, more than 70%...

“My biggest concern about college right now is all the money. I’ll be having to work it all off in balance afterwards,” senior Carly Sprouse said. Despite the rising prices of tuition and fees,...

The homeless community of Albemarle County is primarily seen as those who panhandle [stop people and ask for food or money] on the side of the road or on the mall. “The most common homeless person who...

With under four minutes left in the Feb. 6 rivalry game Western was pulling away. It was an even battle throughout the first half, but the Warriors controlled most of the second. Then came sophomore...

If you don’t know him by his long, blonde, and--far from dreaded but still unkempt--hair, you will recognize senior Kirby Farineau by his voice. It fills up a room. His opinions on this year’s Oscar...

“Smile and point your feet.” This is what senior Mecaila McClune says to herself before she steps out onto the stage for a dance competition. Most people’s familiarity with dance competitions come...

“We wanted to start the club because we believe that humans everywhere deserve to be treated decently,” Amnesty club co-president senior Monica Sarp said. Albemarle’s Amnesty club pursues the same...

“The rest of the stuff that I do, like school, there’s a certain amount of conformity that you have to stick to. When I do my art I can just do what I want based on how I want it to look,” junior...