March to Madness: Power Rankings

Ryan Deal ’16 Kansas – Bill Self’s squad is beginning to truly catch its stride. With a deep roster that includes senior Perry Ellis (who has seemingly been on the team forever) and junior guard Frank Mason, who is having his best season to date, the Jayhawks look as dangerous as any team. Michigan State – Tom Izzo may be … Read More

Boys’ Basketball Wins The Division

Amanda Allen ’17 The boys’ varsity basketball team won the 4A North Regional division. After they closed the season by going 3-1 to bring their record to 14-8. Their first playoff game will be held on Monday, February 29. The Warriors earned a first round bye and will play Springbrook. “This year’s team has the potential to go deep in … Read More

Blast from the Past: Alien

By Tyler Ruth ’16 Quite possibly the most well-known sci-fi film ever, “Alien,” directed by Ridley Scott, definitely lives up to the critical acclaim it garnered almost 40 years ago.  The film follows main character Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, and her crew as they struggle to survive aboard their own ship, the Nostromo, after making contact with an extraterrestrial … Read More

A Walk Through the Renwick Gallery

By Mallory Carlson ’19 From the line starting to form outside at least thirty minutes before opening to the people laying on the floor to look at one of the works of art, WONDER, the new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, earns its name and the buzz it has been receiving as of late. After undergoing a two-year renovation, the … Read More

Girls’ Basketball Eager For Playoffs

Nicole Reich ’17 The girls’ varsity basketball team had their ups and downs during the regular season en route to an overall record of 10-12, earning the 5th seed in Section 2 of the Maryland 4A North Region. The Warriors’ first playoff game is against Baltimore’s Mergenthaler High School on March 27. “We will try to start off with the … Read More

A Walk Through The Renwick Gallery

Mallory Carlson ’19 From the line starting to form outside at least thirty minutes before opening to the people laying on the floor to look at one of the works of art, WONDER, the new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, earns its name and the buzz it has been receiving as of late. After undergoing a two-year renovation, the Renwick … Read More

Barbie Has Evolved

By Elizabeth Thach ’18 The white, skinny and a youthful female has been the iconic look for Barbie dolls since they were released in 1959. However, this will no longer be the case, as Mattel, a U.S. multinational toy manufacturer, has released a new line of Barbie dolls that aims to break these narrow beauty standards. “Girls everywhere now have … Read More

Did You Know That There is a Grade Gap Among Sexes?

By Danielle Tobb ’17 Most know the common saying: dress for success. Two economic professors at the Metropolitan State University of Denver further explored the concept that appearance may be a factor that enables female students to gain higher grades during in-person sessions as opposed to online classes. To put their theory to the test, thousands of students’ ID card … Read More

Baby Born During Snowstorm

By Kayla Cohen ’17 Social Studies teacher Josh Kinnetz helped deliver his son, Bodhi, during the blizzard on January 23. Kinnetz and his wife, Jenny Krueger, decided that they wanted to have their baby born at home, but when the baby was ready to be delivered, Kinnetz and Krueger were nervous that the midwives would have difficulties arriving at their … Read More

Legislation Submitted To Clear Maryland of Speed Cameras

By Tyler Ruth ’16 Legislation recently has been submitted to rid the state of Maryland of speed cameras.  Thirty-four lawmakers support the law but it has not reached committee yet, and only four of the supporting lawmakers are on the appropriate committee hearing the law, so its possibility of passing is still unclear. The legislation has been submitted based off … Read More