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Anxiety is his superpower: how Micheal Mothes combats his anxiety and more tips

Alina Calix Martinez ’26 It is a truth universally acknowledged that Visitation girls lead busy lives. From managing six to seven classes, sports, extracurriculars and the pursuit of college acceptances, Visitation girls have a lot on their plates. Theology teacher Michael Mothes was recently chosen as teacher Cub of the Month for his Thoughtful Concern… Read More Anxiety is his superpower: how Micheal Mothes combats his anxiety and more tips

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How the presence of culture clubs should grow on campus

Alina Calix-Martinez ‘25 Sofia Recio-Reyes ‘26 As a prominent all-girls school in the DMV area, Visitation prides itself on its diverse and accepting community. According to visi.org, women of color make up one third of the student body. While we commend Visitation on its noteworthy efforts to cultivate a school environment filled with both diverse… Read More How the presence of culture clubs should grow on campus

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Changes to student schedule better student’s daily lives

Alina Martinez ’25 This school year, the Visitation administration introduced a new schedule that allows students to have more free time to study, meet with teachers, and attend clubs. During the 2022-2023 school year, there were three different schedules: a Thursday club schedule, where school ended at 2:25 to accomodate a 40 minute period for… Read More Changes to student schedule better student’s daily lives

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Battle of the Bowls: Which place makes the best açaí bowls?

Alina Calix-Martinez ’25 I am a self proclaimed açaí bowl aficionado. My summers consist of making açaí bowls in my free time, trying new recipes, and buying bowls from any açaí bowl place that I come across. Through- out my açaí journey, I have continually asked myself, “Who sells the best bowl?” I have tasked myself… Read More Battle of the Bowls: Which place makes the best açaí bowls?

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Student Tech Team improves campuswide tech use

Alina Calix-Martinez ’25 The Tech Team meets monthly to discuss technology usage on campus. In the 2023- 2024 school year, Tech Support member Colin Zack says the Tech Team will serve as the first defense line for students that have technological issues. There are only three faculty members trained to help with tech issues, so “having the… Read More Student Tech Team improves campuswide tech use

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University of Idaho murders threaten college campus safety

Alina Calix-Martinez ’25 On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, the lives of four University of Idaho students were taken as they were stabbed to death in their off-campus house. Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapins were all brutally murdered between 4:00 and 4:25 a.m. when the suspect, Bryan Kohberger, 28, allegedly arrived at… Read More University of Idaho murders threaten college campus safety

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Vivian Kelly ’25 wins varsity cross country D.C. State Championship

Maria Farren ’25 Alina Calix-Martinez ’25 The 2022 D.C. Cross Country State Championship on November 5 hosted fierce competition for the Visitation cross country team, but also an opportunity for Visi’s runners to challenge themselves. Vivian Kelly ‘25 blew the competition away in the women’s varsity 5k, winning with a time of 20:12. “I was very surprised,” Kelly… Read More Vivian Kelly ’25 wins varsity cross country D.C. State Championship

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The benefits of new schedules outweigh the confusion

Alina Calix-Martinez This year, Visitation’s administration produced a new school-wide bell schedule where students leave school at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and have a Club Period from 2:30-3:10 p.m. on Thursdays. Personally, I enjoy these schedules because I get to leave school early on Tuesdays and have a designated time block for my Thursday club… Read More The benefits of new schedules outweigh the confusion

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