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The Bear Facts

Lake Braddock's Independent Student Newspaper

The Bear Facts

Lake Braddock's Independent Student Newspaper

The Bear Facts

What’s the Story Behind People’s Art?
Leona Agyepong, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

In a gym that has been transformed into a hall of beautiful art, representing different people, causes, and aspirations, a young woman sits in front of her own masterpieces. The detailed and intricate drawings peek out of their shadows, showing different types of people in various poses. Color pops out...

Alumna Kathy Ryan, FCPS School Board member Laura Jane Cohen, Principal Lindsey Kearns and Principal’s Cabinet President Mina Sisco cut the ceremonial ribbon as the marching band plays the fight song.
Celebrating 50 Years
Hannah Smith, Staff Writer/Copy Editor
Lindsey Takes on The Lake
Lindsey Takes on The Lake
Cara DeJesus, Editor
Bye Bye Cell Phones
Erina Haque, Editor in Chief • December 19, 2024

It’s no surprise to many that the administration of the school cell phone policy has changed significantly. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33, signed July 2024 and effective January 1, 2025, has called for a ban on cell phone use during...

Finding Mental Health Help
Oliver Duffy, Staff Writer
Energizer Bunnies
Energizer Bunnies
Sophia Healey, Editor
The real lives of bus drivers
The real lives of bus drivers
Sarah Paquette and Ryan Mullins, Staff Writers
Say It Ain’t Snow
Say It Ain’t Snow
Dinali Dassanayaka and Megan Cantwell
Foul Play in Fairfax Country
Matthew Burgos and Jonah Abraham December 19, 2024

 The Hayfield controversy is something no one expected; from being banned from postseason contention to the ban being lifted, and now the surprising withdrawal from the playoffs, which caused the whole playoff picture to go up in a circus. With Hayfield...

From One to Another
Lama Khraibani, Sports Editor
Lake Braddock Hiring New Football Coach
Lake Braddock Hiring New Football Coach
Daniel Dodson, Senior Writer
2024 Unwrapped
2024 Unwrapped
Brooke O'Neill, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024      This year, the earth had its last total solar eclipse until August 23, 2044. Though we had another back in the summer of 2017, the recent solar eclipse saw much more attention. According to American optics, over...

The Price of a “New You”
Kalia Hu, Editor in Chief • December 19, 2024

As the countdown to the new year begins, so does the surge in ads for ‘new year, new you.’ From organizers to protein shakes, companies flood social media with products aimed at self-improvement, capitalizing on the season of resolutions. Every January,...

What’s the Story Behind People’s Art?
Leona Agyepong, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

In a gym that has been transformed into a hall of beautiful art, representing different people, causes, and aspirations, a young woman sits in front of her own masterpieces....

A Snapshot of Time
April 18, 2024
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Peppermint Pretzels: Worth the Hype?
Lydia Gibbons and Natalie Goff December 20, 2024

It’s the winter season again and Trader Joe’s is back on their peppermint game. They’re proud to present the next installment of peppermint monstrosities: Pretzels....

Jumping for Joe’s
Jumping for Joe’s
February 16, 2023
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Spiritual Valentines Day
Kira George, Staff Writer • February 10, 2023

Do the carnations, sickeningly-sweet candy heart messages, and mass-spending of heart-shaped items make you frown in disgust? According to the National Retail Federation,...

Stranger Things Showcase
October 4, 2017
Online Shopping
March 3, 2017
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