Bill (HB1957), drafted under State Senator VanValkenburg and Delegate Helmer, was signed into law in early May with varying new policies for the Standards of Learning (SOL) exams, including making SOLs on a 100-point scale, implementing standardized testing as a… Continue Reading
In November of 2020, Virginia voters approved an amendment to the state’s constitution that would later create a 12-member bipartisan redistricting commission. This board comprises six Virginia legislators and former state judges. The board was created to ensure that Virginia’s… Continue Reading
On Oct. 1, the Trump Compact was sent to nine colleges with feedback requested by Oct. 20. The compact asked the universities to agree to change certain policies so that they complied with the compact. As of Oct. 20, out… Continue Reading
On Oct.19, at 9:30 a.m., eight pieces of historical French crown jewelry were stolen from France’s famous Louvre Museum. Two thieves, disguised as construction workers, entered the first story of the museum through the balcony without arousing suspicion under the… Continue Reading
Virginia stands on the verge of a historic moment. For centuries, every person elected to the highest office has been a man. Now, with the possibility of electing its first female governor, Virginia has the chance to make history, and… Continue Reading
On October 14, 2025, Politico reported on 2,900 pages of leaked Telegram chats, spanning over seven months, from leaders of the Young Republicans. One such leader is in his state’s Senate. Who are the Young Republicans? The Young Republican National… Continue Reading
One of the most controversial political products of nepotism to emerge from the 20th going on 21st century is the current United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS Secretary). Leaching off the reputation of the Kennedy dynasty, the… Continue Reading
With the relatively new introduction of generative AI, our society has seen numerous applications of this tool, but never to the extent of a world leader using it in ways that are anything but serious. President Donald Trump’s use of… Continue Reading
Sanae Takaichi, the new Prime Minister of Japan, took office on Oct. 21, after former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba quickly resigned. President Donald Trump met with the new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan just a week later. Senae Takaichi is… Continue Reading
Identical twins Avani and Bhoomika Kaur have spent the last four years turning curiosity into published research, national recognition, and a global nonprofit, all before graduation. The sisters’ journey began with childhood experiments in the kitchen, explaining, “Our parents encouraged… Continue Reading