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Six Flags America Closing

By Ruqia Salad, Staff writer
Published May 22, 2025

                                                     SIX FLAGS AMERICA CLOSING!Six Flags, a staple amusement park here in the DMV and nation-wide, ...

The New Pope

The New Pope

By Ethan Hickey, Social Media Manager
Published May 22, 2025

 Who is Pope Leo XIV?Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is a 69 year old Chicago native, he was elected as the 267th pope, taking the name of Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American born pope...

Planet Fitness Madness

By Rania Seid, Staff writer
Published May 20, 2025

   Planet fitness madnessAs IB exams and SOL's come to an end, summer quickly approaches–and so do summer plans! Speaking of the upcoming sunny season, Planet Fitness, one of the nation's leading...

The Gap Year: A Pathway to Growth or a Delay In Progress?

By Delina Yosef, Staff Writer
Published May 20, 2025

As highschool graduation approaches, many high school students consider taking a gap year. This year off can involve traveling, working, or exploring new interests to gain valuable experiences before starting...

Stylized illustration of a column in front of Glasgow Middle School

The Glasgow Middle School Boundary Proposal

By Marco Zapien, Copy Editor
Published July 12, 2024

The Fairfax County School Board denied a revised proposal for a Glasgow Middle School boundary study, aimed at addressing issues of overcrowding on March 21, 2024. The outcome was decisive, with seven...

Dibora Yilma and Biruh Yilma dancing at International Night.

I‑Night

By Tess Maloney, Former Managing Editor
Published March 15, 2024

International Night:Gallery of Dreams Justice High School’s International Night took place on February 28th, 2024, at 6:30 pm. This is an annual event designed to highlight the unique...

The Fentanyl Epidemic

The Fentanyl Epidemic

By Yohannan Gugsa, Former Editor-in-chief
Published March 15, 2024

There have been five fentanyl overdoses, one of them fatal, in the Mason district area this 2023-2024 school year. In Fairfax County, there were four fatal overdoses in 2022. The use of any substance such...

Theater Program Performs Classic, ‘Beauty and The Beast’

By Fernanda Ventura Palomo, Junior editor
Published November 30, 2023

 Justice High School Students have been performing the classic Broadway musical,  Beauty and the Beast. All three shows are between November 9th through November 11th 2023. The curtains...

Proud Picks for Pride Month 2023

By Blue Linden, Web Manager
Published June 1, 2023

Justice High School, like many other schools, has a sizable queer population made up of students and staff. A decent portion of the Justice queer culture is taken up by queer media. Whether it’s books,...

Unrest in the Horn of Africa

By Graham Sage, Staff Writer
Published May 31, 2023

WARNING: This article contains sensitive material regarding conflict and violence. Viewer discretion is advised.In April 2023, clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel...

The Forensics Team’s Success Isn’t Debatable

By Samantha Schrecker, Staff writer
Published May 22, 2023

In one of the most successful years yet, the Justice High School Forensics Team secured their fifth Occoquan Region 6C Title, as well as having eight students qualify for the state competition. This team...

Justice ‘Round The World: International Night Is a Success

By Yohannan Gugsa and Dania Eldirdiri
Published April 30, 2023

Justice High School’s International Night took place on March 21st at 7 pm, where students showcased diversity at Justice High School. There were performances, traditional fashion displays from countries...

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