2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:voices.washingtonpost.com,2008:/hs/annandale//207 Copyright (c) 2007, WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-04-16:/hs/annandale/2007/04/what_happened_to_sleep.html

More students are sleep deprived now than ever before in history; what needs to be done? By Paul Mathis In-Depth Editor Sarah Lewis, a junior, has a problem with sleep. "I am suffering from a serious lack of sleep," she said. "I fall asleep in class all of the time, I can't do well on class work, I come home and I can't do my homework. It's like a never-ending sickness." Lewis seems to...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-03-12:/hs/annandale/2007/03/the_madness_is_coming.html

As the NCAA Basketball tournament approaches, fans prepare for the Big Dance By Jeffrey Dean Sports Xtra Editor The bright lights, the fireworks, the fire blazing bright throughout the night, it's that time of year again. Kids running around having fun, realizing dreams that have come true. Pepper spray bottles and the stench of alcohol creating an aura around the streets. Fourth of July? No, rather the pandemonium and epidemic that has no cure: March...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-03-01:/hs/annandale/2007/03/one_mans_experience_1.html

A parent and his son tell the story of their journey across the U.S. Mexican border By Waliha Gani International Editor Darkness. Fear. Loneliness. Survival. These were the only thoughts and feelings swimming through junior Carlos Galicia's father, Federico Galicia, as his wife, with baby Carlos inside her womb, were crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. Federico's story With illegal immigration becoming more of a tumultuous issue than ever before, Galicia tells his story of coming...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-03-01:/hs/annandale/2007/03/finding_new_life_in_the_us_1.html

Many students tell their story and experiences of the beginning of a new life By Vanessa Cerro and Waliha Gani International Editors One cramped apartment, two rooms, and six people. That is the life of junior Luis Pac who has been living in the U.S. as a resident for almost six months. Pac decided to come to the United States for a better life. "It's really hard to be an immigrant because one wants to...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-03-01:/hs/annandale/2007/03/wii_sets_high_standards.html

By Layluma Hotaki Entertainment Editor On Nov 19, 2006, what were you doing? Senior Earl Lacefield was in line camped out in front Toys 'R Us in Kingstowne Plaza. The reason for this you might ask? He was the 109th person in line out of 500 people waiting to purchase the new gaming system Nintendo Wii. "I probably could have sold my spot in line for $200," said Lacefield. "But it was fun because we...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-02-23:/hs/annandale/2007/02/teacher_designs_liscense_plate_1.html

Social studies teacher pushes for a Gold Star license plate in Va. to commemorate the Iraq War By Lucas Higgins Staff Writer In honor of what has been a longer-then-expected, very drawn-out war, many states are now approving license plates designs that commemorate soldiers and the war struggle itself. A dozen or so other states, including Wisconsin and Illinois have already adopted these Gold Star license plates. License plates are a good way to keep...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut 2007-06-28T07:00:00Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2007-02-23:/hs/annandale/2007/02/cameras_provide_increased_secu_1.html

Security developments continue to help AHS reduce vandalism, violations and crime By Ebony Chambers Staff Writer Have you ever felt like you were being watched? Well, you are. Three years ago AHS was one of the first schools in Fairfax County to have security cameras installed. There are now nine cameras installed outside around the school. "I have seen the cameras but I never thought that the administrators or whoever actually paid attention to them...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Alan Weintraut