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The Jagwire

The student news site of Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia

The Jagwire

The student news site of Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia

The Jagwire

A Classroom on the Mall student organizes racks of dresses. Many are brand-new, and accessories are also available.

Shop for Prom Dresses…for Free!

Kelly Hernandez-Amaya, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

With Prom approaching, the hunt to find the perfect dress is on. Prom dresses can be expensive, but Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall are having their annual Prom Dress Shop...

Hazel Health: Free Virtual Therapy For All Students

Addie Rodriguez, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

While numerous resources are available, they often go unnoticed due to a lack of visibility. That changes today. Introducing Hazel Health, a free and accessible virtual therapy available to every FCPS...

Charlotte Hayes (10) and Nin Nguyen (10) practice debating skills. FC is re-staring both speech and debate as VHSL team sports this year.

First in Years: FC Brings Back Speech and Debate Teams

Maia E. Lopez, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

Teens all over the country have been feeling the pressure to get into colleges. With college deadlines creeping up on seniors and college career planning stressing out juniors, the pressure to balance...

Falls Church High School College and Career Specialist Terri Markwart shares her favorite book that she finds helpful for aspiring college students: the Preparing for College Guide and Workbook.

Seniors and Juniors Feeling College and Career Planning Stress

Kelly Hernandez-Amaya, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Teens all over the country have been feeling the pressure to get into colleges. With college deadlines creeping up on seniors and college career planning stressing out juniors, the pressure to balance...

Natalie Mejia-Ramos (10), Cindy De Leon-De Leon (10), and Fiorela Singueza-Morales (11) volunteering at Earth Day Extravaganza. (Photo courtesy of Gaby Henriquez)

Hispanic Youth Initiative Founded by FC and McLean Students

Molly Shyne and Maia E. Lopez June 19, 2024

Many parents and students have their reservations when it comes to football, and it is completely understandable given that football is a contact sport. However, in 2013, a program named "Heads Up” was...

Protecting Young Athletes: Head Injuries and Football

Jean P., Feature Editor/Translation Editor June 19, 2024

Many parents and students have their reservations when it comes to football, and it is completely understandable given that football is a contact sport. However, in 2013, a program named "Heads Up” was...

Unpacking Apple Music’s 10 Best Albums of All Time

Jean P., Feature Editor/Translation Editor June 19, 2024

On May 13, 2024, Apple Music presented and started their own top 100 album list, ranking what they think are the best albums of all time and revealing ten albums each day. The list covers artists from...

How the Internet Changed the Music Industry

Sarah Hammad, Staff Writer June 19, 2024

From old-school radio play and physical distribution, to blue-light screens scattered all over artists’ stages; the music industry has very much changed over these past few decades. The internet is a...

Top Five Songs to Listen to When Studying

Nora Cunningham, Sports Editor May 19, 2024

One of my favorite ways to help concentrate when studying is to listen to calming music. This helps me beat stress or anxiety while studying. “The right choice of music, such as instrumental or ambient...

Josephine Wallinger (10) completing her Chemistry 1 Honors homework

Top Study Hacks for Final Exam Season

Maia E. Lopez, Managing Editor/Translation Editor May 19, 2024

With spring approaching, so are the inevitable Standards of Learning exams. Whether it's math or english, these study hacks are sure to help you with your upcoming exams.  Study groups Most people...

Damaris Buruca-Escobar (11) shows off her curly hair.

Top 10 Tips for Improving Curly Hair

Sarah Hammad, Staff Writer May 19, 2024

Tip #1: Don’t overwash your hair Shampooing/washing less can actually help your hair retain more moisture, staying softer and healthier. However, on days you do wash, specifically using a shampoo...

Kathryn Rubin (10), Sasha Wendell (10), and Madame Herodet
eating crepes on the street in Paris. Trying new foods was a
favorite memory for some of the students.

Students Take on Paris and Madrid Over Spring Break

Anjali Modak, Culture Editor May 19, 2024

In September of 2023, the first interest meeting was held. Subsequent meetings in November and March followed, and by the last meeting, fourteen students had signed up to attend a trip to Madrid and Paris,...

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