Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is the number one contributor to drug overdoses in America. In recent years, the U.S. has seen a spike in fentanyl related deaths, increasing by 23% from 2020 to 2021. 67% of all overdose fatalities in 2021 involved fentanyl or other similar synthetic opioids. Fentanyl is often added to other less powerful drugs, without the user’s knowledge, in an attempt to increase potency. Often, people who overdose on fentanyl were initially unaware they were using the drug.
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SFA is in Full Swing: FAQs and Deadlines
The Scholarship Fund is in full swing, and deadlines have been set for many of the main parts of the scholarship. For many students, this scholarship is an accessible way to receive aid for college. Here are some of the frequently asked questions and important information that you need to know to submit your application from Director of Scholarship Programming Alyssa Samuel of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Scholarship Office.
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Inside the WorkKeys Exam, an Alternative to the Writing SOL
The Writing Standards of Learning (SOL) test is a standardized exam completed by 11th grade students in Virginia to provide a “verified” credit (for graduation requirements) and reflect the degree to which teachers are effectively instructing their students. However, the ACT WorkKeys is a valid replacement for the Writing SOL and is not widely known.
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Campus Disconnect: Six Students Speak Out
Unbeknownst to some, Alexandria City High School (ACHS) diverges into four separate campuses: King Street, Minnie Howard, Chance for Change (CFC), and Satellite. Though the King Street Campus is only one of four, many see it as the center point, with the other three campuses acting as subdivisions, rather than existing as four interconnected bodies. This heavy disconnect has separated each campus to the point of being identified as four different high schools, despite them all bearing the title “Alexandria City High School.” To address the unique experience that each campus offers, six students were interviewed on their perspectives as a student from each campus.
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Meet the Backbone of the Volleyball Student Section: A Parent
In the midst of the excitement and chaos of the volleyball team winning the Class 6 State Championship game, Saturday November 19, it’s easy to overlook the dedicated fans cheering the players through their victory, but it’s hard not to hear one devoted parent that supported the team throughout.
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Morocco: Underdogs of 2022 World Cup
After getting kicked out of the group stage in the 2018 World Cup, the Morocco National Soccer Team, known as the Atlas Lions, is back and better than ever.
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Swift Shines in the Sky with Midnights
As the clock struck 12:00 on Friday October 21st, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, Midnights. The album, produced by Swift and long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff of Bleachers, features 13 tracks. According to Swift, it’s a “collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams.., [that] tells the stories of 13 sleepless nights throughout [her life]...” Swift subsequently released Midnights 3am edition three hours later. Its additional seven tracks include production by Aaron Dessner, who collaborated with Swift on her folklore and evermore albums which featured an indie-folk sound.
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Spotlight: TV/Media Production
TV & Media Production is one of the many interactive classes we hold at our school. The class offers career skills for aspiring audio technicians, videographers, studio directors, and editors. Two teachers mentor the TV course: Benjamin Lyon and Vilma Zefran. Lyon is the photography teacher and teaches TV Media I. Zefran teaches T.V. Media II, III, and IV.
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Titans Tackle World Cup
ACHS students and teachers have been closely following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 20 students were asked what their favorite team is.
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New Club in Town
Salone Club is a new, emerging club that has made its way to ACHS. This club recognizes Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, and its culture. Salone Club is a safe space for students to relax and meet new people at ACHS.
