Opinion – The Spartan

WNBA Players Need More Respect

October 9, 2019

Return of Cats: One of Broadway’s Most Famous Returns to Kennedy Center

October 1, 2019

September 25, 2019, an old theatre phenomenon found its way back to the Kennedy Center, here in Washington D.C. This musical is none other than Cats, which was one of the most sold out shows ever on Broadway. Cats was written by Andrew ...

Broad Run’s 5th Annual African American Read In

March 4, 2019

Broad Run High School's 5th Annual African American Read-in was held on Monday, February 11, 2019. The read in is an event held for Black History Month in which the student body of Broad Run, as well as staff and parents of the...

Winter Movie Reviews: Bohemian Rhapsody and More

February 5, 2019

Creed II Review – Movie Offers Lifeline for Rest of Franchise

February 5, 2019

The "Rocky" franchise has seen a dramatic transformation with its latest film, "Creed II". This film has broke the recent narrative in Hollywood that there aren't any multi-sequel franchises worth watching. The second series in...

Is College Recruitment Worth It?

Madie Hricik, Staff Writer

December 3, 2018

With the winter season just days away from beginning competition, seniors in high school begin to start really start considering their likelihood on playing in college--if they so choose. It’s a big deal for tons of student-...

The Revolutionizing of Technology

Sahar Koreshi, Staff Editor

November 8, 2018

Technology is revolutionizing the whole world. It has changed people's lives over time and is still continuing to change and develop gradually. From black and white films and writing letters to Netflix and Snapchat, we have c...

The Effect of Providing Chromebooks to Broad Run Students

Holly Wageley, Editor

October 31, 2018

After providing Chromebooks to every student attending Loudoun County Public Schools, the amount of time spent digitally has significantly increased. While some may see this as a much easier way for students who cannot afford ...

The Impacts of Recycling

Sahar Koreshi, Staff Editor

October 18, 2018

Recycling is vital for our environment. It is a simple task that can seriously impact our surrounding and the way we live. It is very important to not only recycle, but to also reduce our waste, and have a more renewable way o...

Congressional Midterm Elections: Why should we care?

October 16, 2018

Teenagers have become more involved in political matters than any other time in this country. The March For Our Lives movement was the moment that I really noticed how my generation was taking a strong stand for what they believe...

Martin Luther King Jr Remembered

Jihan Sadqi, Staff Writer

May 21, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil right leader. Many people look up to this man. He was an American Baptist minister. King was well known for his support of a non-violent civil rights movement. King won a Nobel Peace Prize on...

Dear future Spartans,

Taya Lansdowne, Staff Writer

May 15, 2018

Class of 2022, Some high school students recall the start of high school as the worst time in their lives; others call it the best. Undoubtedly, the start of high school is a time you will never forget. During freshman year, ...