Last Second Shot Lifts Lady Jags It may have taken a few tries, but on their final possession, the Lady Jaguars got the hoop and the win, 38-37, over the rival Raiders on a three-point shot from senior guard Almarys Ortiz with 13 seconds remaining.
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Picking Splinters: New Year, New Mail
Sports Editor Mike Hume takes his monthly dive into his magical mail bag.
Sullivan, Crider Head List of Locals on Post
George Mason High School senior Susanna Sullivan and George C. Marshall junior Amanda Crider headlined a list of locals named to the Washington Post’s All-Met team on Wednesday.
F.C. School Board Signs Lease for New Location
Anticipating a significant rent increase due to the sale of the 803 W. Broad St. building where it is currently located, the Falls Church School Board signed a lease for 8,000 square feet in a new building across the street that will begin construction soon. The new building on the […]
Jim Moran’s News Commentary
The untold story of Post Office Box 1142 is one that defines us as a people. It is a shining example that, by sticking to our American values and principles, we can and will triumph over our enemies.
The Peak Oil Crisis: The Washington Post
On Monday, our colleagues over at the Washington Post ran a front-page story in an effort to explain to official Washington why oil prices have soared by $25 a barrel in the last ten weeks and just what it might mean.
A Penny For Your Thoughts: The News of Greater Falls Church
Finding housing that is affordable is a challenge for many in the Washington metropolitan area. Longtime homeowners breathe a sigh of relief that they bought their homes when they did, and that their mortgage rates were fixed. They worry, though, that the current “soft” market will mean that their retirement […]
Anything But Straight: Crazies For Christ
The Washington Post had a fascinating series last weekend discussing the rise of a movement representing “nonbelievers.” The trend is worldwide, but is also taking root in America, one of the most religious western nations. As radical fundamentalism has spiraled out of control, many people are standing up and loudly […]
Anything But Straight: A Hero Gets His Due
About three years ago, I was lounging in a Montreal hotel room when I got a call from activist Mike Rogers. I was unaware of who he was, but this intense stranger began interrogating me for information about – well, I don’t even remember what the topic was anymore. […]
News Briefs
August 2 – 8, 2007
