by Robel Wondimu ‘13

On December 7, social networking sites were set ablaze with the outrageous news that yoga pants are being banned in MCPS. For the most part it seemed like hot air stretched way out of context. What really happened is one school banned it and all other MCPS students misinterpreted it as being applied in their local schools as well. Facebook was representative of the adolescent community’s outcry; it was lit up with statuses condemning the egregious error. MCPS was trending on Twitter in the Washington D.C. area, which is an extraordinary feat that required the collaborative effort of an entire demographic of teens. If this ban were to be implemented in Sherwood, what would I be coming to school for? I could probably learn more by watching TV and using the internet; “women is why I be here.” Teenage boys are disgusted by how a natural pleasure of school could be taken away; women are having their most comfortable piece of clothing taken away and left in discomfort. The Poms team, whose uniforms consist of tights and yoga pants, may feel most strongly against such a ban if it is applied. Many other girls are strongly against this ban, voicing their opinions on Facebook and Twitter. Other than the obvious physical and social consequences for women, this ban is psychologically detrimental to men, seeing how they are having their eye candy taken away. In the words of Sir Mix-A-Lot, “I like big butts and I cannot lie,” and this new ban is infringing on my constitutional freedoms and personal liberties. For now there is no institutional way to revoke this ban and make sure that it never reaches Sherwood; for now revolutionary steps must be taken. #TeamOccupyPrincipalGregory’sOffice, let’s light a candle under him, let him feel the pressure and hopefully prevent such a travesty from ever occurring in Sherwood.