by Allie Sivak ’11 Stumbling into Starbucks in their usual early-morning daze, ardent coffee drinkers may get a bit of a surprise that is sure to give them a jolt before even taking a sip of their steaming cup of java. With a simple glance at the menu on the wall, it appears that a favorite latte contains more than … Read More
by Christine O’Connell ’11 When I was younger, my mom continuously said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and with more enthusiasm than is acceptable for table talk at six in the morning. Annoyingly cheerful or not, Mom happened to be right. Eating breakfast can affect more than just your stomach rumbling loudly in third period. Opting … Read More
During any 4×4 relay at a Sherwood track meet, sophomore sprinter Karimat Afinnih captures the attention of many. Not only is she in the lead, but her unique uniform turns heads. Her arms and legs are covered by long black spandex and a long sleeve black shirt, while her head is also covered by a hijab, a headscarf worn by … Read More
Can Students Use Symbolic Speech to Protest in School? Tinker v. Des Moines, 1969 Background: Students chose to wear black arm bands to school as a form of protest to the Vietnam War. The three were suspended until they agreed to comply with a school policy that banned the wearing of armbands in school. Ruling: The court ruled in favor … Read More
Should class officers be able to put controversial slogans on class T-shirts as long as they are not offensive or obscene? Yes: 79% No: 21% Even if the slogans on the shirt are not obscene or deliberately offensive they can be limited if the administration believes that the saying could cause disruptions in classes. Should a school play be permitted … Read More
by Ellen Kirkness ’12 From out of the melting pot of American culture comes a generation of adolescents who redefine the meaning of having a double-life. All of the ingredients join together at school to create a blended mixture which incorporates family tradition with American pop culture. Yet, at home these same students embrace a traditional culture, rich with customs … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ‘13 and Darby Whitehair ‘12 Through the first 10 games of the season, the varsity softball team has been dominant in compiling an undefeated record in which they have won by an average margin of 11.1 runs. They now find themselves in the midst of their most difficult games, including against Blake and Blair who both defeated … Read More
by Holland McCabe ’11 There is little argument that bomb threats, firearms, drugs and violent attacks have no place in a school for the safety of students. So to combat these threats, many school systems employ policies that automatically attach harsh consequences to dangerous infractions. Beyond the safety considerations, zero tolerance policies were put in place to objectively punish students. … Read More
by Arjun Singh ’12 Students go to school every day to socialize, participate in extracurricular activities and, most importantly, learn. However, negative influences such as drugs, alcohol and violence can infect the school environment and disrupt the safe haven that students need to succeed in school. MCPS schools use zero tolerance policies to limit these negative influences and promote safer … Read More
by Hannah Chertock ‘12 With each change in season, the fashion world reveals what will soon be the trends and fads in the consumer realm. Common themes always appear in the collections of top designers such as DKNY, Chanel, and Dior and these commonalities dictate what will soon be in style that season. Ralph Lauren, for example, just unveiled his … Read More