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The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

Woodgrove students read a newspaper in their spare time. Photo provided by Brooks Frandsen.

High School Students and the News: Should Students Read This?

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The list of complicated global events, elections, and wars that fill the news today can be very stressful and complicated. Should a busy Woodgrove student even care? Especially for seniors, who have to...

Senior girls set up on the line of scrimmage ready to hike the ball to their quarterback. Photo provided by Mackenzie Sonak.

A Family Foundation and An Empowering Event

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 2023, the Our Perfect Warrior club raised $1,300 from the annual Power Puff game, which went directly to families in Loudoun County impacted by cancer. The Our Perfect Warrior foundation was founded...

Barbie director Greta Gerwig and CNN reporter Abby Phillip speak at a movie reception held at the British Embassy on July 17, 2023. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Opinion: The “Barbie” Oscar Nomination Snubs Only Prove the Movie’s Necessity

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief February 21, 2024

Oscar nominations were announced on January 23,2024, causing both celebration and outrage throughout the entertainment industry and social media. People were particularly shocked to learn that both the...

Fried mozzarella and side sauces from the Italy pavilion in Epcot. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Happiest and Hungriest Place on Earth

Written by Jillian Lewis February 14, 2024

When Disney has its slow season at the beginning of the year, travelers can go and enjoy food and art for the weekends from late January to mid-February. In the beginning, the Festival of the Arts was...

Out of Money

Out of Money

Written by Noah Brown and Evan Kaiser February 12, 2024

Following the narrow escape of yet another government shutdown by Congress, the public is left wondering just how much longer it will take for the national debt to truly catch up to the country. The primary...

Photo of Sadie Shores making a layup against Riverside on December 14, 2023. Photo provided by Katey Jackson.

The Journey to 1k

Written by Ethan Tehan January 26, 2024

To get to one thousand points in high school basketball is truly an amazing accomplishment. That is exactly what Sadie Shores, Woodgrove Womens Varsity Basketball player, did this season. The journey to...

A Woodgrove player takes aim as he prepares to shoot a layup. Photo provided by Steve Prakope, Plaid Sheep Creative.

A Unified Rivalry

Written by Ali Elliott January 26, 2024

The annual Woodgrove vs. Loudoun Valley basketball double header had a new addition this year. A Unified Basketball game took place during the halftime of the Boys Varsity game on December 20th. The game...

A display of how wildfires spread. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

The Forest on Fire: How Wildfires Have Become an International Trend

Written by Sophie Mason, Online Editor December 14, 2023

On October 24th, a wildfire broke out in Madison County, Virginia. The fire spread for close to a month and burned almost 4,000 acres in the process. The Virginia Department of Forestry was able to completely...

A current map of Israel depicting major cities and the division between Israel and Palestine. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Israel-Palestine: A Historical Conflict

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief November 28, 2023

Hamas launched an attack on the nation of Israel on October 7th, 2023. They are a terrorist group in the Gaza Strip that started as a humanitarian organization before turning violent. Israel is a Jewish...

The hardback edition of Fourth Wing.

Do you want to cry? Read Fourth Wing!

Written by Jillian Lewis, Online Editor November 20, 2023

Disclaimer: This book does have adult content, so if you are sensitive to some content, please make sure to look this book up before buying.  Wondering what the hottest, most-recommended book currently...

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