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Raptor employee Sean O'Neill installs locator beacons at McLean High School on Dec. 3 as a part of FCPS's new Badge Security System. The beacons are sensors that help improve emergency response time by identifying the exact location of the problem.
Raptor reinvents FCPS security system
Sophia Zafar, Reporter • January 29, 2026

During the age of dinosaurs, raptors were known for their fast reaction time, ability to recognize danger...

Principal Raven Jones begins her State of the School address to the PTSA at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. She intended for it to be similar to a president’s State of the Union address and talked about McLean’s goals and expectations for the remaining school year.
Principal and PTSA host State of the School Address
Amelia Cho and Prisha Gupta January 27, 2026

Principal Raven Jones, who began her position at McLean this past September, held a State of the School...

Faith in Focus-- Students gathered on Friday after school at the Faith Revival Club. During the meeting, students discussed Jesus' second miracle and how they might apply Jesus' teachings in their own daily-lives.
A journey through miracles
Maria Saucedo Rozo, Business Manager • January 27, 2026

The Faith Revival club hosted its last weekly meeting of the month last Friday, on Jan. 23. The purpose...

Items are set on fire by the police after a protest. Thousands of citizens have been arrested for protesting against the government. (Photo courtesy of Shayan)
Calls for a revolution
Paghunda Ali, Online Managing Editor • January 27, 2026

It was silent on the night of June 13, 2025, as citizens of Tehran, the capital city in Iran, rested peacefully. However, this tranquility quickly vanished when the clocks struck 3 a.m., and bombs fell...

Listen to students
Listen to students
Jiayue Zou, Managing Editor • January 27, 2026

This year, McLean started a new routine: during passing periods, the office plays music in the hallways two minutes before class starts to serve as a warning bell for students. So far, a wide range...

Senior forward Roman Ludwikowski goes up for a layup from the post spot. Ludwikowski is crucial to the team, providing size inside.
Boys basketball falls short to Langley
Saavan Vohra, Sports Editor • January 23, 2026
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People We Meet on Vacation was a perfectly authentic romcom that had me absolutely captivated from the beginning.
People we Meet on Vacation is a pleaser
Ela Patel-Euler, Opinions Editor • January 28, 2026
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Minute with Min Episode 4: The Risk of Rescinded Acceptances
Minsong Ha and Aaron Stark May 11, 2025

In this episode, host Minsong Ha talks with co-editor-in-chief Aaron Stark and McLean’s college and career specialist Mary Barnes about college...

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