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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

Junior Xavier Smith, a wide receiver/defensive back breaks a tackle. Smith ended the day with 59 rushing yards and six receiving yards..
Fall Sports
Annual Homecoming Football Game is Out-of-this-World

After an eventful  Homecoming spirit week and Rededication Ceremony commemorating the school’s 10-year anniversary, the week’s festivities...

Senior running back Shamar Ferrell celebrating in the endzone after narrowly avoiding a Patriot player.
Fall Sports
Phoenix Football Proves Patriotism Against Patriots During America Out

On Friday, Sept. 20, the Phoenix football team dominated the Park View Patriots in a 76-0 blowout to mark their first win of the season. Along...

The team huddles together before the second set starts, displaying their strong bond. “We hang out a lot during school,” senior Lola Aguilar said. “I'd recommend trying to get to know everyone.”
Fall Sports
Despite Best Efforts, Rams Take the Win Against Phoenix in Second Home Volleyball Game

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Phoenix varsity girls volleyball team lost against the Riverside Rams in the second home game of the season. Despite...

On the first Tuesday of two monthly meetings, the school board met to discuss streamlining processes, public opinion, policy changes, and more.
News
School Board Meeting Discusses School Accountability and Accreditation Changes, Free Speech Policy Changes, Distinguished Schools in English Learning

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Loudoun County School Board followed a five-hour long agenda including policy changes regarding students’ freedom...

A new influx of campaign materials has entered the social media rings in recent years. Politicians are taking advantage of the new ability to reach millions of people simultaneously, and voters have begun to get much more of their information about elections online.
Tweets and Tactics: How Social Media Transformed the World of Politics
Shivu Sathe, Lead Copy Editor • September 20, 2024

You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? With an election season upon us and tensions rising between the political parties, social media...

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Senior Kaushik Muskari:
“This might be my favorite season out of all four years because we’ve been winning a lot and I’ve been spending a lot of time with the team and on the court. When we don’t have a match, we usually have morning practice, and it’s a really good time for team bonding and working on everything that we need to on the court. My favorite part of the season has been when I won region doubles with my partner so now we’re progressing to states. I’m planning to continue tennis at George Mason University and major in computer engineering, so I’ve got a long road ahead of me.”
Tennis Triumphs: An Insight Into the Champions
Arnav Mahajan, Samantha Chang, and Nadia Shirr June 16, 2024

When it comes to sports, the end of the year brings pressure and the stress of making it to districts. This year, boys tennis worked hard during...

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Paris Hilton falls from a star, showcasing her fall from stardom in the pop industry. Her recent release of  “Infinite Icon” is accelerating her fall due to its poor quality.
‘Infinite Icon’: Paris Hilton’s Recent Album Has Been Forgotten in the New Generation of Pop
Arnav Mahajan, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 19, 2024

Paris Hilton’s “Infinite Icon” may have aimed for adoration, but it's falling far short of winning listeners' hearts. On Sept. 6, Paris...

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TikTok is on death row for nine months as the US government recently passed a bill to ban the use and download of TikTok across the US.
TikTok is Running Out of Time: TikTok Ban Bill Was Signed
Samantha Chang, Multimedia Editor • June 18, 2024

It seems like everyone has TikTok. From elementary school children to grandmothers, there are about 150 million US users on the platform to date....

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