Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Sequel

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a 2024 dark comedy and fantasy directed by Tim Burton and a sequel to Beetlejuice created in 1988. Many actors from the first movie returned to their roles like Micheal Keaton as Betelgeuse, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, Lydia’s stepmother. The movie has also brought along […]

The Laughing Stock of Cinema

“Joker: Folie a Deux” had gargantuan shoes to fill compared to a surprise smash hit of the first film, a dubious announcement for a sequel, and an incredibly promising trailer. However, before discussing this complicated mess of a film, one must know its history and background.Set your mind back to 2019, when Marvel and DC […]

Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s modern day Babe Ruth

Since his debut in 2018, the way the game of baseball has been played has changed forever. The infamous two-way player from Japan, Shohei Ohtani, has been a debatable topic in conversations about being the greatest baseball player of all time for years now. However, after this 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, he may […]

NBA Season Tipoff: What Fans Need to Know

On October 22, the NBA tips off its 79th basketball season with the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics being the two highly favored teams to win this year’s finals.  Although the statistics favor Boston, many sports radio hosts and personalities are doubtful. Former NBA player, Kendrick Perkins said, “No one in the NBA […]

Leadership Class Strives for Inclusivity

Godwin holds many events to promote inclusivity, but many people don’t realize that students are behind this positive effort.  The Principles of Leadership class, taught by Godwin history teacher Rebecca Martino since 2016, is a student-led class that coordinates school events such as powderpuff games, dodgeball tournaments, spirit weeks, and pep rallies. Students are specially […]

A Theater Classic Brought to the Godwin Stage

Every year, students drown in Shakespearean works preaching stories of tyrannical leaders or sonnets of everlasting love, but they are not always entirely convinced by the value of simple words on paper. However, the Godwin Theatre Department’s upcoming production of Macbeth can enlighten students to a Shakespearean adaptation worth waiting for.  A Shakespearean classic about […]

Is College Overrated?

As high school seniors prepare for the next chapter in their lives, many feel the overwhelming pressure to attend college, seeing it as the only pathway to success.  But with rising costs, shifting job market demands, and evolving technology, is college still the golden ticket it’s made out to be? Perhaps not. In fact, many […]

Choosing Guns Over American Safety is Unpatriotic

In the aftermath of the horrific September 4 Apalachee High School shooting, Republican Vice-President nominee JD Vance called school shootings “A fact of life.” claiming gun restrictions would not decrease gun violence. The comment raises a torch to the broader problem of selective ignorance regarding the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S. and the […]

Davis Hollister: Godwin’s High Flyer

Class of ’25s Most Valuable Eagle Most Valuable Eagle: an annual award at Godwin High School where staff and students vote for a student figure of the current senior class who they believe has shown overall kindness, leadership, and a strong work ethic throughout their years attending this school.  For the class of 2025, the […]

The Hardest Workers on the Field

As the heat of the summer sun shines down on the practice field, students reset once again as they go through another rep of their performance. The booming beats of the metronome tick in sync with the subtle whispers of the participants, reminding them of what count they were on as they marched to the […]

Their Last Dance: A Senior Tradition

The Senior Boys’ dance has been a Godwin staple for over 25 years now, generating more excitement with each passing year. The boys that sign up get together three times each week with select cheerleaders to rehearse the already-created dance to perform for the whole school at the Homecoming pep rally. Around 30 of the […]

Godwin Eagles Prepare to Ruffle Feathers

With the 2024 season underway, Godwin students are curious about the expectations of the Godwin football team this season. They are coming off a great 23-24 season with a 7-5 record and getting the first playoff win in several years. Godwin looks to carry the momentum into this next season, led by junior quarterback Sam […]

Strong Like a Woman, Not Like a Man

If a professional female athlete is too good at her sport, then she is a man. But at what point do we begin to question the gender, hormones, or even the anatomy of male athletes based on their performance? We don’t. Although this scenario is specific, it highlights an important reminder: history will continue to […]

Trump Faltered, but Did Harris Win?

On Tuesday, September 10 former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for their first, and seemingly only debate of the 2024 election cycle. Trump’s performance in this debate centered on personal attacks, a clear lack of policy knowledge, and certainly hasn’t helped him with key voting groups. Democrats had […]

Blake Lively and the Debate on Celebrity Ethics

In light of the drama surrounding the film adaptation of It Ends With Us, the roles of celebrities and the standards given to them by society have raised questions about whether we should place them on pedestals.  People have looked up to celebrities for decades, but celebrity status alone does not warrant role model status. […]

A Race For The Presidency, Flipped on Its Head

On June 27 President Biden and former President Trump faced off in a debate that is largely remembered for one thing: Biden’s 12-second verbal catastrophe where he froze, murmured, and completely lost his train of thought, ending with Biden saying “We finally beat medicare.” Immediately, shockwaves were felt across the nation, especially within the Democratic […]

The RVA Amphitheater: Setting The Stage

The Richmond Riverfront Amphitheater is currently under construction and is planning to set the stage for the hottest new artists in the Summer of 2025. The venue was first announced in the summer of 2022 and was planned to be finished by May 2024 but forced to be delayed due to logistical obstacles and infrastructure […]

Nutzy and Nutasha Aboard

A year after Major League Baseball aired the possibility of the Richmond Flying Squirrels leaving the City of Richmond if a contract could not go forward for a 2026 stadium, an exclusive naming-rights deal is changing both parties fortunes thanks to Richmond-based auto-retailer CarMax. Announced by CarMax and the Squirrels in early September, the deal […]

Manga Loved by Many, Ends Too Soon

Worldwide Popular Manga Ends in 3 Chapters Later This Month Since its inception in 2018, Jujutsu Kaisen has created a global fanbase for its cheeky, funny, and sometimes cocky characters. This manga, later turned into an anime,  practically has the whole anime community on the edge of their seat with each release. Its a mix […]

Integrity violations rock Godwin to its core

Teachers, students, and administrators reexamine academic expectations in the wake of integrity violations In late February 2024, Godwin teachers and administrators discovered coordinated cheating throughout the school, especially among those taking, in many cases, too many AP (Advanced Placement) classes. The means in which these students cheated varied, but the question of why students resort […]

Mickey Mouse and the Public Domain

Steamboat Willy was created in 1928 and has been a part of the Disney family ever since. At the beginning of January, Steamboat Wille and many other beloved characters, such as Minnie Mouse herself, moved over to the public domain. This event could cause a multitude of occurrences to happen, for better or for worse.   […]

Trump projected to win in 2024

A grim outlook for Democrats in an unprecedented rematch Nearly every reputable source projects former president Donald Trump to win the White House in 2024. Polls, maps, and betting all favor the former President. America is on track for a widely unpopular Biden-Trump rematch. Republicans put up many challengers to Trump for the Republican presidential […]

Internet blackouts or beautiful auroras

Intense solar flares could cause internet blackouts late 2024 Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a well sought out solar event, visible at night near the Artic and Antartic circles. There are few places in the U.S. where the display is visible, and it is only in the Northernmost parts where the […]

Godwin high school senior to run in Worlds

Cross Country, Track and Field athlete On March 30, Godwin senior Berkley Nance will represent America at U20 Worlds in Belgrade, Serbia – the only highschooler to make the team. This comes after his exhilarating race at U20 Nationals on the familiar Pole Green Park trail in Mechanicsville VA, where he placed 6th in a […]

New era, new expectations

Godwin’s softball prepares for success with a new face on the field Stepping up to the plate with a proven track record of championship victories, Godwin’s new softball coach and business teacher, Nikole Jones, brings a winning mentality formed through years of coaching and playing experience. Jones started playing ball at the young age of […]

Mr. MG

Behind the Scenes The 19th annual Mr. MG pageant made its debut on January 26, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Over the years, Mr. MG has drawn a lot of attention, from both students and teachers because of its pageant performed by male students at Godwin High School. This year’s Mr. MG winner was Carter Anderson, […]

Eagle eats baby, grabs goat

Godwin sophomore hits the roller derby rink Written by: Anna Goodman High speed, fast paced, and a major contact sport, roller derby requires focus, stamina, and coordination.  While roller derby is one of the most physically demanding sports, it is unrecognized by the VHSL and unfortunately overlooked by the general public.  Although Godwin is home […]

Greg Abbott is on the verge of treason

Texas violates Supreme Court’s ruling on Southern Border Greg Abbott is in his third term as Texas’ Governor. Abbott, a Republican, has campaigned on border security throughout his three gubernatorial elections, with it being one of the main policies of his Governorship.  In March of 2021 Abbott launched ‘Operation Lone Star’ which sent the Texas […]

African Americans in the Arts

To experience black art is to see through the eyes of Black people in America and experience the world through their craft. February is a significant time for the Black community to highlight important Black figures, whether from our past or in modern times.  This year’s theme for Black History Month is “African Americans in […]

Pocketwatch: Godwin’s new era of music

What does it take? Godwin contains various student interests, from academics to arts. Recently, a student band named ‘Pocketwatch’ has caught the student body’s attention. The question is: when did it all begin? The story emerges at a music school in the summer of ‘23 filled with students passionate about making music with others. Godwin […]

Cases before the Supreme Court

What is on the docket for 2024? Before the nation’s highest court in 2024 are many cases that will set important precedents for our nation.  The Supreme Court will weigh cases ranging from the ATF’s ban on bump stocks to the legality of Mifepristone, a popular contraceptive pill.  In June of 2022, six of the […]

Dawoud Bey: Elergy, brought to the VMFA

Bey’s reflective photographs and films reveal the impact of the past Despite its minimalistic appearance, Dawoud Bey’s Elegy provides his audience a profound understanding of the grim experiences along the Virginia slave trail, Louisiana plantations, and Ohio’s Underground Railroad.  Consisting of only 42 photos and two films, Bey successfully portrays the everlasting remnants of America’s […]

Helen Keller is not real

Exploring the widespread ableist conspiracy theory Helen Keller wasn’t a real historical figure. She did not fly a plane or write multiple books; in fact, she faked it all.  This is what we call the Helen Keller fraud theory. It suggests that the distinguished author and disability activist Helen Keller faked all of her disabilities, […]

The Woman Behind the Wig

How a Godwin Student is Showing her Pride Godwin High School is known for its unmatchable pride and enthusiastic school spirit, shown through student-led pep rallies, rival football games, and more.  However, out of all of the prideful students at our school, one student shows her eagle spirit in her own unique way.  Godwin Junior […]

2024 Candidates: Who’s in the race?

Meet the candidates running for a chance at office On November 15, 2022, Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for reelection to a second non-consecutive term. After his announced run, Republican Candidates started flooding into the race in order to try and beat Trump to become the nominee and then to take on President […]

What can you afford to lose?

Teens targeted by money machines If you’ve ever watched a sports program in the last year, whether it’s Sunday night  football or a mid-week NBA game, I have no doubt you’ve been flooded with constant advertisements from corporations such as Draftings, Barstool, FanDuel, Caesars etc.  These advertisements at first may seem harmless, but the predatory […]

Expensive cars: investment or mistake?

Following a phenomenal state championship season, the Godwin swim and dive team began their new season as of Dec. 2 with their first meet at Nova Regency.  The boys’ team’s 2022 – 2023 season concluded with a smashing record of 7 – 0, followed by a state championship, whereas the girl’s team season put up […]

Rhythmic resilience

Godwin senior Henry Glagola is setting the rhythm of our music scene. With each beat, Glagola drums his way into our hearts, showcasing an unmatched talent that’s turning heads in the school community. Glagola has earned a spot in second chair of the AVJE (All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble) two consecutive years. AVJE is a select group […]

Old map, new game, same feeling

For a month, players readied up for the limited-time Fortnite OG.  In this latest season, players from the good old days dusted off their controllers and keyboards for another round of classic Fortnite fun.  The launch of Fortnite OG sparked a remarkable surge in player numbers, regaining the interest of those who once played in […]

An Austen-tatious Production

Godwin brings romance and wit to Mac Damron Theater This year, Godwin’s theater department produced a lively adaptation of one of the most beloved pieces of English Literature: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Godwin’s version, which was written by Jon Jory, was performed on November 30, December 1, and December 2 of 2023.  Pride and […]

New Year’s Resolutions

That time of year is approaching once more. The jolly traditions of Christmas are drawing near, meaning 2024 is just around the corner. As the annual New Year’s tradition goes, pages and pages are filled with hopeful achievements for the upcoming year, only to be shoved down the garbage can two weeks into the new […]

Conducting the path to success

As leader of the marching band, it is important for a Drum Major to be qualified and dedicated to their position, aiding the band in their path to success.  Kendall Payne, Godwin senior, currently holds the position of leading Drum Major, which she applied for at the end of her sophomore year. Drum Majors must […]

Decreasing student work ethic

Godwin teachers discuss changes in overall student performance One of the rising issues most recognized by teachers is the general decline in high school academic performance.  While grades may remain high, the collective work ethic and ability of students has changed due to several underlying factors. Across different subjects, such as history and math, Godwin […]

Rear KEY

Mini Crossword Down: Across: Connections: – Words to describe feeling sad: BLUE, DOWN, SOMBER, BITTER – Types of coffee: IRISH, BLACK, LATTE, COLOMBIAN – Popular rock bands: KISS, CREAM, EAGLES, DOORS – Sports terms related to scores: RUN, LOVE, BIRDIE, SPARE

Rising stars

Three standout Godwin seniors, Tucker Washburn, Julia Mann, and Kylie Jenkins, have been recognized as all-star athletes this season.  The students must be nominated by coaches, and show excellence with leadership on and off the field. Each of these remarkable athletes participates in two sports. The VHSL scholarship program was created in 1992 through Richmond […]

Music Makes Culture

Over the summer the beloved music genre, Hip Hop, celebrated 50 years of song and rhythm. Since then, people have taken a bigger look at some of their favorite songs and what they really mean. Some can be seen as a form of identity or giving a life lesson, others show emotion or just bring […]

Speakership Election: a political stunt gone too far

On October 3rd, The United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 216 to 210 removed House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy from his position of power; marking the first time in history that the House has successfully removed its Speaker.  This motion was put forth by Representative Matt Gaetz as retaliation against former Speaker McCarthy’s […]

War in the Middle East – Israel vs Hamas

On Oct. 7, in a surprise attack, the Gaza Strip-based terrorist organization Hamas barraged Israel with upwards of 2,000 rockets, according to ABC.  While being pummeled with rockets Israel undertook ground attacks in towns surrounding Gaza. In these attacks, 1,400 Israeli citizens were killed, and an estimated 221 were kidnapped. Of those kidnapped are 13 […]

GHS athlete overcomes knee blowout

Written by: Anna Goodman On March 23 Godwin senior, then junior, Aly Betz, suffered from a life-altering injury while playing an away Lacrosse game at Glen Allen High School. It took multiple days and multiple doctors until Betz was able to receive a definitive diagnosis.  After reviewing the results of her MRI Betz’s doctors confirmed […]

Magic Maks

Godwin’s very own magician Nearly everyone has witnessed a magic trick so astounding that they felt the need to determine how it was done, more commonly experienced regarding close-up magic, ie. card tricks. Good news for Godwin students, we have our own magician, conducting card tricks in the commons. Bad news, you will never learn […]

Disconnect to reconnect

As Eagles spread their wings over the summer, we come to think of social media as a tool to help bring us closer together. However, some Godwin students choose to take time away from their cell phones – and they claim their relationships are better as a result. Senior Libbie Betz goes to Camp Greystone […]

Introducing the 97th Oscar Nominees

After a series of delays, the nominations for the 2025 Oscars finally arrived. This season is rather interesting, stocked with upsets, and, as these things go, flowing with drama and discussion.Regarding many of the nominations, approximations can be made regarding the winners based on the results of the Golden Globes. The winner of Best Main […]

The Substance: Visually Impressive, Weak Take On Beauty

A gruesome portrayal of Hollywood beauty standards is captured through the surreal and bizarre production by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat.The Substance is a 2024 horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat. It stars Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, Margaret Qualley as Elisabeth Sparkle’s younger counterpart, Sue, and Dennis Quaid as Harvey, Elisabeth’s producer.The movie focuses on […]

After Hours: DJ Henderson

With a new year comes new teachers, merging a medley of interests and pastimes with a new school year. In the case of Godwin’s newest staff member, Matthew Henderson’s, he arranges songs and plays at night venues as a DJ when not at school grading papers and grading math tests.With his passion for music sparking […]

Billionaires, Big Businesses, and Trump

In the late 1800s, the land of opportunity entered an era known as the Gilded Age, a time of economic corruption at the hands of powerful businessmen and technological innovators often dubbed “Robber Barons.”These massively wealthy individuals garnered their nicknames through ethically questionable monopolies and poor employee treatment, further dividing the classes at the time.As […]

The Country is in the Courts’ Hands

The United States Court system consists of 94 U.S. District Courts, 13 Appellate Courts, and one Supreme Court. These courts are made up of 865 judges and justices. These judges are the highest authorities on the law in our nation and many of them will preside over cases against Trump and his administration’s unprecedented overreach.The […]