by Sydney Morrison ’13 Winter Break should be a time of relaxation and fun away from school, but don’t let it go to waste! Don’t spend the 10-day vacation bumming out on the couch in front of the T.V. surrounded by Chipotle burrito wrappers (at least not for the whole week). Here are some fun ways to spend your time … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 The Lady Warriors defeated a tough Arundel team 3-0 thus completing a “three-peat” of state championships. Over the past three seasons the volleyball team has gone an incredible 57-0 under head coach Brian McCarty. Senior Alex Holston, who had a game-high 25 kills, has led the way the past three years and continued her strong leadership … Read More
by Evan Schwartz ’13 We are currently in the midst of a 90s Renaissance, and this phenomenon, like an eclipse, cannot go unnoticed. Popular culture elements that were über cool in the 1990s halls of Bayside High School when Zack Morris ran supreme are now experiencing a stellar resurgence. Trends of this decade, from fashion to music, are being rocked … Read More
by Shaan Verma ’13 Don’t Starve Score: 3.5/5 A game that is about exactly what the title says. The goal of “Don’t Starve” is to survive as long as possible with dwindling materials and resources, while monsters attack at every corner. The art style is very distinct, like a dark, moody, hand-drawn sketch. The fact that the game is dark … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 MCPS has never been considered a dangerous school system. Staff and students do not come to school each day feeling tense, concerned or at risk. County schools, like Sherwood, are calm, safe environments where students can learn without fear of significant emergencies. The county upholds a constant standard of excellence in safety that people generally take … Read More
by Taylor Fernandes ’14 Every year it feels like the school adjusts the cell phone policy to try and stop students from using them during class, yet students disregard the policy and fit in a quick text message while the teacher has his or her back to the class. In the student agenda book, the policy states “1st offense- teacher … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The average American student spends more than 4,000 hours in high school. Over 700 days of their adolescence are spent in classrooms. All that time is devoted to thought, enrichment and learning. Knowledge helps people process the world around us. It is a weapon, sharpened through years of schooling. Some educators, however, worry that traditional American … Read More
by Maya Ben-Yosef ’15 On average, Americans consume 40 gallons of sugary soda each year, and the average teenager drinks 760 cans of soda per year. The average person of any age drinks more than 500 cans of soft drinks per year. After drinking a 16 ounce soft drink, 12 teaspoons of sugar begin to work its way through the … Read More
by Melissa Fajardo ’13 Many school boards believe non-fiction is the key to a successful career because it serves as a good model for the reading and writing that are imperative in the work force. Maryland is in the process of revamping the curriculum to expose its students to more non-fiction texts, and MCPS is already taking steps to reflect … Read More
by Melissa Fajardo ’13 For those born in the late 90s, we grew up watching “Saturday Night Live” when the show had some of its golden members like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. But just like the U.S. economy, the show goes boom and bust every so often. The comedy sketch show has produced over 731 episodes since its NBC … Read More