Lady Bird, released in 2017, with a score of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes over 398 reviews, has stood the test of time. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the movie is a coming-of-age story that documents a high schooler's troubled relationships with her friends and family. The protagonist, Christine McPherson (played by Saoirse Ronan) is unsatisfied with her life at a Catholic School in Sacramento. She goes by the name “Lady Bird” instead of Christine to defy her mother, and she longs to one day reside on the East Coast.
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Students Adjust to Non-Traditional Lunch
Instead of the traditional lunch block schedule that A.C. previously used, where four lunches would go in shifts, there is now one 74-minute lunch period. Students can use this time to get work done, see teachers and friends, in addition to eating lunch.
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D.C. Walls, Painting NoMa neighborhood with color
NoMa, DC’s neighborhood connecting Union Market and Massachusetts Avenue (NoMa) has been hosting a mural festival for the past six years. The festival was formerly known as “POW! WOW!” and is now going by the name “D.C. Walls.” Multiple local and international artists assemble to paint the NoMa area with color. Veteran artists and new blood participated in this year's festival.
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“The City” Volleyball Team Takes Florida by Storm
On the morning of August 31, Alexandria City’s Varsity volleyball team boarded a plane en route to Orlando, Florida to play in the 2021 Kaylee Scholarship Association Fall Volleyball Classic Tournament. This is the third time the team has gone to Florida to attend the KSA tournament, and this year, they finished first in their bracket 5-0. After winning the state championship title following an undefeated season, Alexandria City’s varsity volleyball team was eager to start the new season off with a bang.
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Sophomores Transition to Alexandria City High School Campus
With nearly four weeks of school complete, students are beginning to get into a comfortable rhythm of balancing classes and everyday school hassle. But it was not always that way. After an entire school year of zoom calls and loads of seemingly endless virtual activities, the majority of us find ourselves back in the building. But for the sophomores, the transition to the Alexandria City High School campus seemed more nerve-racking than ever.
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A Quiet Place 2: An Honest Review
Back in April of 2018, John Krasinski released A Quiet Place, a unique horror film making use of sound, or lack thereof. It was an immediate hit, and fans were desperate for more. Now, after three years of waiting, Krasinski released A Quiet Place 2. However, has it lived up to its expectations as a sequel?
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Noah Lyles Returns
The son of two track stars, one of whom was an Adidas athlete. It would seem that running was in Noah Lyles’ blood. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t try just as hard to get to the Olympics.
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A Current Guide to Fashion Trends-September Edition
Over the pandemic with everyone in quarantine and the rise of the popular social media platform, TikTok, fashion trends have been evolving and changing faster than ever. The constant changes in style can be difficult to keep u
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BREAKING: Rename ACHS Movement Gains Support
“What do we want? Air Conditioning! When do we want it? Now!” At first glance, one might think that the students at Alexandria City High School are protesting for better air conditioning, which would not be that surprising given this warm climate. However, upon further investigation, you would be amazed -- the students want to rename the school to Air Conditioning High School. Last Friday, during a nationally televised event at the Sportrock Climbing Center on Eisenhower Avenue, President Joe Biden referred to ACHS as “Air Conditioning High School” in yet another humorous gaffe, spawning laughter from A.C. students in attendance, Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. …
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Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy
The competition between two new rap albums, Donda by Kanye West and Certified Lover Boy by Drake, have caused trending opinions about the two as memes and discussions. Both albums have surfaced on social media platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
