by Michaela O’Donnell ’13 If you are someone who appreciates an array of music genres, lively venues and a memorable concert experience, then the Fillmore in downtown Silver Spring is the place to be. I didn’t know what to expect when walking into the building that held up to 2,000 die-hard Led Zeppelin fans. What I found at “The Led … Read More
by Darby Whitehair ’12 At age five, she stepped out onto the ice to learn how to skate, not knowing 12 years later she would still be there, only this time defending a goal. Growing up in Aspen, Colorado, senior Marisa Dreher and her dad would watch the Colorado Avalanche hockey games. Dreher fell in love with the game and … Read More
by Holly Cuozzo ’12 From the first day of auditions to the final curtain close, the cast members of school productions grow exponentially closer, and this holds true for their latest production: Children of Eden. They rehearse for hours every day, bonding over things such as top-secret CAST (Creating Awesome Sherwood Theatre) traditions and mockery of the play’s lines. Annie … Read More
In this report: Girl’s Volleyball, Girl’s Soccer, Cross-Country Girl’s Volleyball by Hope Gouterman ’13 Girl’s volleyball is set to play in the state final game at Ritchie Coliseum Saturday November 19 at 5 pm against Arundel High School. The lady warrior’s defeated Paint Branch, Blake, Dulaney, and Richard Montgomery in order to win the region and qualify themselves for another … Read More
by Amanda Harrington If one looks down the winter cheerleading roster, an omission stands out: there are no seniors on the team. During this time, non-senior cheerleaders use their winter season as a preparation period for next year’s sports season and competitions. Cheerleading is a multi-season sport but holds two separate tryouts for fall and winter. Since cheerleaders do not … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 After 46 years, you think you know a guy… On Wednesday night, legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was officially relieved of his duties due to allegations that he did not report knowledge of sexual abuse by former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Gone soon enough? Probably not. Legacy tarnished? Most definitely. The sad part about … Read More
by Briana Applewhite ’13 When Jay-Z and Kanye West announced they were naming their joint album, “Watch the Throne,” the superstars were aiming to raise the bar for not only themselves, but also hip-hop in general. The posturing seemed justified when the album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Charts, selling 500,000 copies in its first week. So when … Read More
by Mary Macrae ’14 The award-winning mockumentary television show, “The Office” has been attracting millions of viewers since 2005 thanks to the incredibly hilarious Steve Carell, his strong supporting cast and perfectly crafted scripts. For seven seasons Carell played main character Michael Scott who became a cultural touchstone as the inappropriate but loving boss that always ends the day … Read More
by Andi Hopkins ’12 Everyone loves a good dinosaur movie. Does “Jurassic Park” ring a bell to anyone? The Jurassic Park trilogy of films, which captured audiences from 1993 to 2001, brought dinosaurs back from the dead and made them a thrilling, and often scary, source of entertainment. FOX’s “Terra Nova” has made sure dinosaurs continue to wander the earth. … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The television series “Psych” first appeared over five years ago, introducing the world to a light-hearted show centered around comedy just as much as mystery. Differentiating itself from other classic police-based television through its humorous improv, the show provided a perfect balance of intriguing mystery and frolicsome fun. However, in the start of the newest season, … Read More