You are what you eat
The fact is, we don’t really know what is in our food. Nor do we always want to. Unfortunately for you, The Purple Tide has attempted to gross you out with a few morsels of information. If you want to remain blissfully ignorant, do not keep reading. If, however, you would like to find out exactly what you are putting into your mouth, by all means continue. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you. Bon appetite! Read more...
Issue 4
Backyard pastime turns into a competitive sport
The trampoline is not just fun for Iren Tete
Students lose focus when they skip breakfast or replace the most important meal of he day with sugary substitutes
Bedbugs should not be your only concern
Students that fall asleep in clas are subjected to embarassing punishments
Caffeine addicts lose their rush
Two staff members evaluate caffeinated beverages on taste, effect
Flurry of driving tips for the snow
Driver's Ed. teacher Andrew Duggan gives advice on how to avoid accidents during inclement weather
Issue 3
The pale reality of the school's green movement
By limiting recycling to only white paper, is Chantilly doing all it can to save the Earth from destructions?
Early bird gets the electronics
Black Friday is an intense day of shopping or a tiring day of work
Enjoying a free ride by parking at Greenbriar
Students parking in front of houses and school angers residents and elementary school
The case of driving schools
Issue 2
Instead of taking "pointless classes," two seniors leave school early to teach dance
Rumors of trying to conserve energy by constantly running the air conditioning are proved false
Living in an unfamilar culture with the help of a familar name
Melting pot idea is reinforced when native names arechanged to avoid wrong pronunciations, stereotypes
Issue 1
Toilet papering is not just a prank; it's vandalism
Teacher by day, writer by night
Transfer Spanish teacher recently published book on management skills
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it's not off to work they go
Academic success is valued more to parents that a job
The judge ruled the Mac is better than the PC for its memory, protection against viruses
Spelling out a good time at H-O-M-E-C-O-M-I-N-G
Keep tabson everything going on during Homecoming week with this A-Z list
Inside
That afternoon snack may not be quite so appetizing after reading this
Recreate the camping experience by pursuing your passions
Teachers applaud seniors' achievements by displaying brag boards
Theme parks are not just for the adrenaline seekers
Students, teachers are leaving the premise of N. Va.
Issue 7
Four members of The Purple Tide staff went three days without the convenience of their favorite device. They discovered what they had missed while being "plugged in."
Taking a plunge into the unknown
The deep blue sea has endless possibilities for students like junior Quynh Nguyen
Some sites are nothing but treble
CDs are becoming obsolete, but downloading music off the internet has soared in popularity
Rolling out the green carpet on prom night
Being friendly to the environment does not mean you have to be unfriendly to fashion
Hobbling through the crowded halls
An already hectic day becomes more stressful after an injury
Issue 6
Tradition: harder to find than a four-leaf clover
Irish-Americans are torn between their ancestry and American customs on St. Patrick's Day
Every hair cut is 10 inches closer to hope
Selfless students donate to Locks of Love, an organization that assists children without hair
Spending extra cents does not make sense
Instead of going to the grocery store your mom goes to, find the one that accomodates your desires
Issue 5
Tattoos are not just for old men with motorcycles anymore. Two students disagree whether tattoos are a fun way to show individualism or just inappropriate.
Leaving the comfort of an economic boom
Teenagers need to be more prudent with their money and remember it's never too early to plan for retirement
Do what seniors say, not what seniors do
Seniors compiled a list of what underclassmen should take part in before it's their turn to walk
Verizon's plan was deemed most compatible for teenagers' needs
Facebook makes a community of procrastinators
Students rapidly join groups that acknowledge the oddities, memories that characterize the school