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The Woodgrove Outlander

Replica of the Weasley family’s flying Ford Anglia featured in the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" section of the trail. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Bringing Magic to Muggles: The Harry Potter Experience

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deep in the forbidden forest stand dozens of magical creatures that you have the chance to see. Featuring state of the art props that are nearly identical to the movies, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest...

Graphic highlighting the percentage of electricity across states that is used by data centers. Graphic provided by Zac Hartley.

Dairy Farms to Data Centers

Written by Zac Hartley and John Hays December 19, 2024

For almost two centuries, agriculture was the most prominent way of life with a steady population of 20,000 in Loudoun. However, after the construction of Dulles Airport in 1958, the geographical dynamic...

Owners Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera inside their new Purcellville Sportsplex. Photo provided by Karen Graham of Loudoun Times.

Purcellville Just Got More Active: Cogolludo’s Sportsplex

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Looking for a brand new Sportsplex to play sports at? Woodgrove Spanish teacher Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera have come to the rescue. The Purcellville Sportsplex was opened on November 11...

Mrs. Stone's classroom is decorated for the holidays. Photo provided by Trinsy Stone.

Holiday Lights in Northern Virginia

Written by Hudsyn Davies and Noelle Roy December 19, 2024

Holiday spirit is in the air, and the holidays are the time of year where people enjoy the holiday spirit, celebrate with friends and family and take part in festive activities. Festive lights are one...

A front view of the Panera restaurant in the Catoctin Corner shopping center in Purcellville. Picture provided by Lindsey Lincoln.

Panera in Purcellville: Future Controversy or Next Big Thing

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler December 19, 2024

Get excited, residents of Western Loudoun County. The town of Purcellville is opening a new franchise location of Panera. The restaurant will be in the Catoctin Center by Dunkin Donuts, Manhattan Pizza,...

Students interact at a French Club meeting. Photo Provided by Anjy Ary.

Language Clubs Create Community and Comprehension

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor December 19, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education requires that all students seeking an advanced diploma must take at least two years of a world language, whether that be French, Spanish, Latin, German, or American...

Junior Rylee Mahzoun works in an auto collision class at the Monroe Advanced Technical Academy. Photo provided by Rylee Mahzoun.

The College Enrollment Cliff: Diving Into the Non-Traditional

Written by Ashley Rayburn, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Only 55% of Woodgrove's 2025 graduating class have applied to a traditional four-year college as of the beginning of December. While these numbers are self-reported, there is a concrete trend of college...

Zyn nicotine pouches. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Zyns and Vapes: The New Face of Nicotine Addiction

Written by John Hays and Justin Naugle December 17, 2024

2.8 million teens reported the use of a tobacco product in 2023, almost ten percent of the middle and high school population. What began as a “safe alternative” to smoking has turned into a crisis...

Garden at St Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Photo provided by Robert Creighton.

Soaring to Success: Woodgrove’s Eagle Scouts

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Balancing school, social life and Eagle Scouts is a lot of work. Throw massive projects on top of that, and they are under a lot of pressure. Woodgrove students are going above and beyond, rising to the...

Winter spirit week poster made by the SCA. Photo provided by Ashley Rayburn.

A Sneak Peek into Spirit Week

Written by Ashley Rayburn, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Like Mariah Carey once said, “It’s tiiiiiiime”  to spread holiday cheer and show school spirit during the week before winter break. A holiday-themed spirit week is coming to students starting on...

Diamond Glow facial at Shanti Aesthetics Medicine. Photo provided by Cassaundra Ferrigno.

Skin Care Tips for Dry Skin in the Winter

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

As the cold winter months approach, you may notice your skin becoming very dry, red and sensitive. It can be hard to resolve this issue, as some people lack knowledge on the effects of cold weather...

Some of the lifeguards at Franklin Park. Photo provided by Katie Tully.

Jobs Impacting Student Lives

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

High school students can work all kinds of different jobs. Some choose the food service, for example, working at McDonalds or Chick-Fil-A. Others may choose lifeguarding at local pools or working at local...

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