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The Student News Site of Hayfield Secondary School

The Harvester News

The Student News Site of Hayfield Secondary School

The Harvester News

American users flock to Xiaohongshu, despite the platform being mostly entirely in Mandarin (Reuters creative commons license)

What is Xiaohongshu? Why did Americans flock to this app following the short Tik-Tok ban?

Michael Ignacio, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Xiaohongshu, more commonly known as “little red book” or “rednote”, is becoming the new TikTok alternative for many U.S users. The platform, comparable to Instagram, has seen a jump in users and...

Hayfield students enter through the main door with the new security vestibule.

New security vestibule comes to Hayfield

Katerina Floros, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

Over winter break, images of a new fixture in the main lobby started to circulate on Instagram. It immediately sparked discussions of students who didn’t understand what was being installed. Most asked,...

Women in STEM promotional poster

The new Women in STEM club makes their first appearance at Hayfield

Lara Elbedour, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Hayfield’s new Women in STEM club made its first appearance on February 4. The founder of the club, Leyou Bezabeh, and co-founder Mikayla Mann created the club with the aim to empower women interested...

College Enrollment & Student Demographic Statistics/College Enrollment Statistics [2024]: Total + by Demographic. National Center for Education Data Statistics

How can students at Hayfield prepare for the college application period?

Jack Gunderman, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Getting out of the car, you’re shutting the door on a chapter of your life and moving onto the next. Despite your heart beating rapidly in your chest, you muster up all of your courage and take the first...

Crowded hallways in Hayfield

Slow walkers impact hall traffic

Sunaya Hansford, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Everyday, the hallways feel like a chaotic highway during rush hour. Students speed between classes on a tight schedule and a five minute passing period. With limited time, surprise tardy sweeps, and the...

A mix of graded assignments in the formative and summative categories

A look into the new FCPS grading system

Nargis Ismailzada and Kayla Spiess-Ki January 24, 2025

As of the 2024-2025 school year, Chief Academic Officer Sloan Presidio has enforced a new system for Fairfax County Public Schools in terms of grading in which 70% of a student’s grade is carried by...

Students stressed over assignments

School work load affects student stress

Adriana Young, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Student stress is one of the main reasons students fail or do bad in school. Consequently, many students face the challenge of managing stress and continuously deal with academic pressures.  According...

Social media applications  are displayed on an iPhone, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

The growing effect of social media on mental health

Ro Oberdick, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

     The rapid rise of social media has had a lasting impact on our generation, changing the way we communicate and share information. While some communities online have been a source of refuge for...

Enjolras, portrayed by Elliff, raises the flag for the final time during "The Final Attack"

Les Misérables receives 12 Cappies nominations

Katerina Floros, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

On Saturday May 4, The Dramahawks production of Les Misérables was reviewed by Cappies critics, including Elliot Cooper (Mount Vernon) and Julie Kessel (Albert Einstein). As of May 7th, the Dramahawks...

A protester holds a sign during a demonstration in support of Palestinians calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, behind a fence securing the perimeter next to the Dolby Theatre where the 96th Academy Awards Oscars ceremony is held, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Palestine takes center stage at Hollywood’s biggest event

Neia Anne Javier Dizon, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2024

Ending this year's award season, the Dolby Theater held the 96th Academy Awards, celebrating the myriad of films and variety of nominees chosen for the opportunity to win an Oscar. Yet, standing directly...

Hayfield students perform a walkout in solidarity with Palestine

Hayfield students perform a walkout in solidarity with Palestine

Neia Anne Javier Dizon, Editor-in-chief November 28, 2023

“You don’t have to be Muslim, you don’t have to be Jewish, you don’t have to be Palestinian, you just have to be human,” Freshman Raina Ballouch said. On November 8, 2023 Hayfield students performed...

The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen which displays output from ChatGPT, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Chat GPT Makes Its Way Into Hayfield

Sam Deans and Julianne Jouve April 10, 2023

Released in November 2022, ChatGPT has solidified itself as both an asset and liability among the majority of people at school, from students to teachers. The AI (Artificial Intelligence) can build an...

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