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Lake Braddock's Independent Student Newspaper

The Bear Facts

Lake Braddock's Independent Student Newspaper

The Bear Facts

Lake Braddock's Independent Student Newspaper

The Bear Facts

A team of volunteers wearing blue shirts walk down a grass-covered hill in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Victoria Cho.
Service ‘Round the World
Leona Agyepong, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

Have you ever heard of a mission, service, or volunteer trip? If so, have you considered taking the awesome opportunity to go on one? Volunteer trips are essentially the act of going to a different part of the world to experience it, the culture of the people who live there, and to service the people...

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
Dynamic Duo
Jonah Abraham, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025

Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Jack Dagley (junior) Record: 7-8 Q: What were your personal goals for this season? A: “My personal goal was to improve my skills enough where I could help the team out and be effective while also being comfortable performing...

What to do?
What to do?
Gabe Yu, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

   

Recipients of the StudentCam second place prizes in the high school East Division, who were awarded $1,500. Photo courtesy of C-SPAN StudentCam Judge Craig McAndrew.
Apply Yourself
Harley McAndrew and Lily O'Connor May 20, 2025

C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition:  The StudentCam documentary competition under the network company C-SPAN allows students to create a documentary that addresses prevalent topics in the nation. Every year, a grand total of $100,000 is awarded...

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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Savor the Season
Lydia Gibbons and Natalie Goff May 22, 2025

Trader Joe's is hopping into the new season with a wonderful array of spring treats. Some of these are entirely new concepts, though many draw on previous seasonal ideas....

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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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