Immigration Ban

Tehran Festus, Staff Reporter

February 27, 2017

There has been a lot of talk about the immigration ban, recently. A topic that we have been talking about here in the revolution staff. After talking for a bit, it became clear that the majority of us aren’t big fans of the immigration laws. For those who don’t know what the ban is for: Trump called...

Hallway congestion creates frustration

February 27, 2017

Chances are if you are reading this while walking down the hallway you should stop, pull over, and find the nearest bench. There is a line of 30 people trying to get around you. Walking in the hallway is not that difficult people, and it would be just fantastic if you decided to move your circle of ...

Everyone Makes Mistakes: Bellamy should not resign from City Council

Jesse Case, Staff Reporter

February 27, 2017

It was a quiet day with quiet weather and bleach-white clouds blanketing the midday sky. I stood with two other friends in a steadily growing crowd, now in the hundreds, with a burning candle in each hand. The air was humid and smelled like wax and rain. Charlottesville vice mayor Wes Bellamy was in ...

Anyone but Trump

November 4, 2016

America is at a turning point. The economy is slowly starting to become stable, The US military and their allies are closing in on ISIS, and there is an open seat on our Supreme Court. America needs a strong president to help make these important decisions, and while the Revolution editorial board cou...

New homework policy needs edits

Editorial Board

May 23, 2016

The homework policy for the 2016-17 school year suggests cutting down on the number of hours of homework per class allowed each week. After reviewing the plans for next year's homework policy, The Revolution has come to the conclusion that, not only did the people who created this neglect to pay ...

Confessions from concessions

Alex Joncas, Staff Reporter

May 23, 2016

UVA. Basketball. Graduation. That is what you think of when you hear the name John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). Many people who go there to attend games or events often buy things from the concessions stands, but many don’t know the effort workers put in to make the food. I started working at JPJ my...

Jake’s March Madness Predictions

Jake Elliott, Staff Reporter

March 18, 2016

March Madness is upon us again, as millions of us scramble to make brackets that will surely be “destroyed” or “ruined” after the first few games. I’ll take you through my bracket. Which has already been destroyed. I had Michigan State winning it all, then they decided to blow it to Mid...

A Day with a Cop

Ashley Bond, Managing Editor

March 7, 2016

  Ever wondered what it was like to be a police officer? Here’s a sneak peak at a piece of their typical day: 7:40a.m. Police Corporal David C. Wallace escorted me to his police cruiser and we began the ride along. 7:50 a.m. Before heading out to patrol for the day, we stopped at the police gas statio...

Good vs Bad AHS

Maddie Stumler and Marc Rabourdin

December 15, 2015

THE GOOD: Walking around in the halls of AHS, I’m always hearing other students complain about things they dislike about the school. I transferred here this year from a very strict school district in Louisville, Kentucky and I want to share all the things I love and that I didn’t have back at my old school. C...

How to Tell if You’re Basic

Allison Ferralli, Revolution Correspondant

December 15, 2015

“Allison, you’re so basic.” This remark is what I endure many times a day from my older brother.  What does this really mean though, basic?  Of course it’s an insult-my brother wouldn’t have called me it if it wasn’t. Basic can be a science term, regarding pH levels of a given substance. ...