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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

An image of Biryani Grill’s Ashburn location.
News
From Hyderabad to Ashburn: The Story Behind Biryani Grill
Arnav Mahajan and Amogh Sarasam May 13, 2025

With a new location tucked away in the heart of Ashburn, Biryani Grill is more than just a restaurant–it’s a symbol of Indian culture, flavor,...

Senior Isabella Hasbun puts her costume on, getting ready and into character before the rehearsal.
Arts & Entertainment
Behind the Scenes of Rock Ridge Performing Arts Tarzan Rehearsals
Hylay Assefa and Lucian Tiller May 13, 2025

For the weeks of Monday, April 20 to Thursday, May 1, Rock Ridge Performing Arts prepared, advertised, and rehearsed for their spring production:...

Throughout the girl’s bathrooms, there are dispensers for the personal hygiene products; unfortunately, these products are found to be uncomfortable to use by menstruators, and the staff rarely restocks them, making this an issue for many students.
Opinion
Opinion: Quantity over Quality Shouldn’t be an Issue for Personal Hygiene Products
Samantha Chang, Multimedia Editor • May 9, 2025

Every student's nightmare is getting their period when they least expect it. And while menstruators try to keep track of when their red wave...

Before students began arriving, Inova hospital staff set up seating beds and medical equipment to help guide students through the process.
A Different Kind of Giving: FBLA Hosts Annual Blood Drive at Rock Ridge
Shivu Sathe and Bella Gerardi May 5, 2025

On Friday, April 25, the Rock Ridge Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) hosted a blood drive in the library from 9:30 a.m. to...

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With his eyes on the prize, the Phoenix varsity all-time number two player, Akash Vangale returns the ball against the Tuscarora Huskies.
Phoenix Tennis Blazes Past Tuscarora With Eyes Locked on States
Abhinav Jammula and Saketh Nandam May 5, 2025

On Monday, April 25, the Phoenix boys tennis team faced off against the Tuscarora Huskies and came out with a commanding victory of 5-0. Despite...

Sophomore Anjali Gay posing for a pre-game picture.
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Athlete Spotlight: Anjali Gay
Fran Rodriguez, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025
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As the first person to sign their certificate, senior Ricardo Diaz starts his path towards joining the U.S. Air Force.
“Sinners” Delivers an Unforgettable Cinematic Experience
Hylay Assefa, Website Coordinator • May 7, 2025

“Sinners” is a tight and singular film that combines drama, suspense, and the supernatural to yield a unique and provocative piece of cinema....

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Virginia’s second-safest county may look like the ideal family friendly neighborhood, but behind the picket fences and perfectly mowed lawns lies school drug overdoses and deadly shootings among different kinds of crimes. As crime rises, so does the community’s blind spot, leaving them unaware and unprotected.
The Suburban Lifestyle: Our Worst Enemy
Aline Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor • May 5, 2025

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that the world isn’t all that safe.  Everywhere I go in Ashburn, I see children playing in the streets,...

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