Ryan Kang

Jan 9, 2025 | ivpressonline.com | Ryan Kang

Windy with lots of sunshine. High 72F. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. A mostly clear sky. Low 42F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Jan 9, 2025 | dailyitem.com | Ryan Kang

Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open. Murray won the tournament last year and then took his own life some four months later after open struggles with anxiety and addiction. Woodland knows all about anxiety. He had brain surgery in September 2023 from a lesion that was causing unfounded fears of dying. Woodland played with Murray in the final round of the PGA Championship and recalls a fan in tears calling out to Murray to thank him for his inspiration.

Dec 24, 2024 | thehighlandernews.com | Alex Li |Ryan Kang

Controversies over Fairfax County football team suspension lead to countywide investigation ​Hayfield Secondary School’s football team received a two-year suspension from the Virginia High School League (VHSL) for athlete recruitment misconduct, prompting harsh criticism from the community and an investigation from FCPS. The scandal came to light in June after allegations emerged that new head football coach Darryl Overton recruited athletes from his former school, Freedom High School.

Oct 22, 2024 | thehighlandernews.com | Ryan Kang

When scrolling through Instagram, there’s a chance to come across a familiar face under the account name michael.mygoals. With the rising trend of online creators sharing motivational and academic advice, senior Michael Chung was inspired to create videos following his high school journey. Chung began posting short-form videos in June and has since accumulated over 1,800 followers and 500,000 views. “The person who inspired me is this [creator] named Jun Yuh.

Oct 9, 2024 | thehighlandernews.com | Ryan Kang

From Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, McLean’s Model United Nations hosted McMUNC, the annual Model UN conference hosted at McLean. High schools in the DMV area traveled to McLean to participate in various Model UN committees. Participating schools included local schools such as Langley, Thomas Jefferson and Chantilly High School along with international schools like the British International School of Washington and King Abdullah Academy.