By Tyler Ruth ’16 In December of 2015, Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, a Class of 2009 Sherwood graduate, was participating in the annual Holiday Alcohol Task Force. He pulled over a car and mere moments later, a drunk driver in a Honda CRV crashed into him and his cruiser. He died seven days later. The driver, Luis Reluzco, … Read More
By Milan Polk ’16 The Academy Awards had many highlights, including the much-loved Leonardo Dicaprio winning his first ever Oscar after over 20 years in numerous popular films, and “Mad Max: Fury Road” winning six Oscars for members involved its special effects. Of course, what viewers really wanted to see was how host Chris Rock took on the lack of … Read More
By Meghan Proctor ’16 The Zika virus became a global problem last month, and it continues to become a major issue around the world. The virus was first discovered in 1947, but was not a fear until May of last year, when the first case in Brazil was reported. The virus spread has to more than 23 countries across the … Read More
By Nicole Reich ’17 For more than 15 years, the Disney-ABC television group has owned ABC Family and made it the iconic go-to channel for its biggest fans. The treasured “Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas” and “13 Nights of Halloween” are TV events that viewers tuned in to watch. With its original shows and featured specials, the channel seemed … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ’16 Indoor tanning has been linked to skin cancer and the Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA) Dermatology recently published a new study examining associations between indoor tanning and melanoma among men and women younger than 50 years old. In the United States, melanoma cases are rising more steadily among women than men younger than 50 years … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 When presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders calls himself a democratic socialist, he is not talking about the government owning and controlling major industries or the Marxist theory that socialism is the transitional stage between capitalism and communism. Instead, Sanders argues that American workers deserve a lot more benefits, like what many workers around the world already receive. … Read More
By Naomi Lawrence and Lydia Velazquez ’17 Seen on T-shirts, sweatshirts, even phone cases, the phrase “Feel the Bern” highlights the enthusiasm that young people, including some Sherwood students, feel about democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. These young people’s engagement in the political process is made all the more surprising by the fact their excitement centers on a rumpled 74-year-old … Read More
By Alex Nnabue’18 Even after the hype and then controversy surrounding the February release of Kanye West’s seventh studio album, “The Life Of Pablo” (TLOP) stands up to the high expectations. Departing from the experimental electronic tones of his last album, “Yeezus.” “TLOP” is a versatile record that noticeably reflects elements from his fifth studio album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted … Read More
By Lydia Velazquez ’17 When asked about Manchester-based alternative rock band The 1975, most are probably only able to identify their song “Chocolate” from their debut, self-titled album back in 2013. It was only this past February that the band finally released new music, their sophomore album, “I Like When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware … Read More
By Shawn Yaftali ’17 A majority of graduating seniors are faced with the dilemma of having to pay for costly college tuition. Several graduates have found a solution to this issue through Raise.me, a startup website aimed at making college more accessible for students. The site provides a maximum of $80,000 to pay for college. Founded by three friends, Preston … Read More