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RCMS students and staff react to Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, on Feb. 11, for the second time since 2020, during Super Bowl LVIII, this time, though, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. This year many believed the 49ers would win their first Super Bowl since 1995. But shocking many, the Chiefs came back with a…

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Exciting twists and turns happen in the 2023/2024 soccer season

The 23/24 soccer season this year has been one of many twists and turns. Many teams are unexpectedly sitting at the top of the multiple leagues. Jacob Meade, 13, Wolves, is a Liverpool fan. Liverpool are on top of the league this season after a disappointing fifth place finish last season.  “I’m really happy with…

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Student’s opinions on the NBA In-season tournament

The NBA has recently been adding a lot of changes to its league but the one most people are talking about is the In-Season Tournament.  The NBA In-Season Tournament is sort of like a mini playoffs but instead of after the season ending, it’s during the season. It sounds simple, but it’s way more complex…

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Demand for neck guards rise after hockey player’s death

RCMS hockey players’ opinions on neck guard have greatly changed ever since ex-hockey player Adam Johnson, 29, died in an accident on Oct. 28 due to another player’s skate slashing his neck. Ben Schaffer, a 14-year-old on the Dolphins said, “You have to buy a neck guard but they’re all sold out.” Adam Johnson was…

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The NFL season goes on with twists and turns

As the NFL season rages on with over half the games over, teams and players have been shocking people left and right with their performances.  Dan Zaksheske, FOX news analyst, said the Carolina Panthers made bad decisions in the draft that could have led to their unsuccessful season. They could’ve had a better season without…

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Activities students do outside of school

Many if not all students have a hobby or passion that they seek outside of school. But many of us do not know each other’s hobbies.  Northern Virginia has a wide assortment of activities that one can seek out. These include sports, outdoor activities, arts, and technology. Diya Doshi, an eighth-grader on the Voyagers team,…

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Students and sports: an outlet for energy

Many people start to play sports at a young age. Some kids play basketball, while others play rather unseen sports, like Ultimate Frisbee. But each person has their own unique story on why they play sports. Terrific Tennis Ryan Counts is a seventh-grade Maverick who plays tennis. Ryan’s story is unique because his great-grandfather holds…

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For many students, soccer improves mental health

“Sometimes when I’m indoors, I feel weary and tired, but whenever I go out to play soccer/football, I can feel the fresh air breezing in my face,” said seventh-grader Aditi Sudeep. For many people, soccer is such a beautiful creation and sport. People all around the world play soccer or watch soccer and their favorite…

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RCMS student goes from a low performance to an overseas cricket tournament in one year

“I knew it was going to be a lot of work,” said Rohan Deshmukh, an eighth-grader on the Voyagers team, “but it was worth it.” Rohan is a cricket player who is bound for an international cricket tournament in England this summer. However, he was not always putting up the numbers he has this past…

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2023 NFL draft breakdown

There were many surprises from the first round of the NFL draft. Perhaps the biggest surprise was Will Levis not hearing his name called, when according to ESPN, he had a 92% chance of being drafted inside the top 10. Another surprise was Jalen Carter sliding down to pick number nine to the Philadelphia Eagles….

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New budget plan proposes to add middle school athletics

Middle school sports could become a reality under a budget proposed this winter by FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. On Jan. 12, Dr. Reid proposed a new budget plan for 2023-2024. The $3.5 billion budget is a $249.6 million (7.6%) increase over the approved budget for fiscal year 2023, which began July 1, 2022 and…

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Fans vs. expert predictions on the NBA playoffs

The NBA has shaped an interesting variety of experts and fan predictions. As the day of June 1 nears, experts analyze performances and millions of fans hope and pray their team will win, but which one of these predictions will prove to be right? Favorites for the Title? According to expert opinions, coming off of…

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