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 … Read More
by Abby Isaacs ’12 With the opening of a new section of the ICC, running from Georgia Avenue to I-95, on November 22, the entire ICC, connecting I-270 to I-95, was free to travel on until the beginning of December to give customers a chance to try it out. Because my house is right next to the Olney exit, I … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 Upon checking Sports Center one day I found myself physically jumping for joy, I found out that it was over. The NBA lockout was over after one hundred and forty nine days. To my pleasant surprise I found that there would be a shortened sixty-six game season beginning on Christmas day. After canceling the entire preseason … Read More
multimedia by Jacob Bogage ’12 Sherwood Warriors 81- Seneca Valley Screamin’ Eagles 62 Led by seniors Charlie Rogers and Scott Bolen, the Sherwood Warriors (1-0) whizzed passed the Seneca Valley Screamin’ Eagles (0-1) en route to a 19-point opening night win. Rogers led all scorers with 32 points and Bolen, nipping at his heels with 31. Jerry McFadden led the way … Read More
by Briana Applewhite ’13 The Kim Kardashian/Kris Humphries marriage was clearly a publicity stunt to increase fame for both Kardashian and Humphries. Kardashian wanted to up her status in Hollywood, and Humphries wanted to make a name for himself, since no one knew who he was before he became Kardashian’s boyfriend. The marriage lasted a mere 72 days, leaving the … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Recently, the SGA canned food drive concluded and totals were tallied for each class. For weeks, students brought cans to their first period classes hoping to earn the free breakfast awarded to the class who collected the most. The drive was a success and had much participation, but some wonder: would there still have been hundreds … Read More
by Devin Cornelius ’12 Millions of texts are sent and received every day; our generation responsible for the majority. We text at school, at work, while doing our homework and even in bed. These text messages contain the 21 century’s language. Efficiency is key, converting our every sentence into the shortest form possible. Our virtual conversations are laden with “u, … Read More
by Mary Macrae ’14 Since 1971, Starbucks has been known for serving delicious coffee and baked goods, and more recently, providing free wifi. For years people have been going there to fulfill their coffee addiction and get a nice blueberry scone on the side but lately the nationally known coffee cup has become more of a status symbol than a drink. … Read More
The newest film of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1,” was finally released about two weeks ago on Friday, November 18. The film made $139.5 million during its opening weekend and $30.3 million within the opening day. With some highly anticipated scenes like Edward and Bella’s honeymoon and the birth of their daughter, opinions about the extremely popular film will … Read More
Sports Funding Proves to be Hot Button Issue by Jacob Bogage ’12 27 sports, 1 team. That used to be the mantra of University of Maryland (UMD) athletics. But after Athletic Director Kevin Anderson cut two sports in the last two years and University President Wallace Loh pledged to cut eight more on November 21 to counter a $4.7 million … Read More