by Alex Le ‘17 While it’s understandable that your life is busy and you may not have much time, Valentine’s Day gifts are something you need to prioritize. Guys often make the mistake of procrastinating, failing to plan a special date or buy a unique gift for their special someone. You don’t want your girlfriend finding out you simply went … Read More
by Nicole Reich ‘17 Technology plays an undeniable role in teens’ romantic relationships. This is due to an increase of connection possibilities from advancements in the digital world. In our society, practically everything is online and is there for others to see or interact with. Relationships often start with showing interest in someone, which is done through a friend request, … Read More
by Tate Harrop ‘17 Love-struck teenagers often believe their feelings for each other will last forever. Many young people, however, find that it is not all sunshine and rainbows in a high school relationship, and passion can become out of control and unhealthy. The health curriculum is trying to tackle this problem with the assistance of the One Love instructional … Read More
MCPS has done away with semester and final exams. Instead, each quarter is now punctuated with a Required Quarterly Assessment (RQA), and final grades are configured using the two quarterly grades and “averaging” them. While eliminating exams may relieve stress for some, it may do more harm than good. Under the old grade configuration system, exams would often make or … Read More
by Danielle Katz ‘18 Beginning in the summer of 2017, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan mandated all schools to open after Labor Day. While an extra week of summer may sound appealing at first, many concerns begin to arise as one takes a closer look at the decision’s year-round effects. Over the past few years, regardless of its label on the … Read More
by Natalie Murray ‘18 Dogs are commonly referred to as “man’s best friend,” and as someone who not only owns dogs but also works with them, I can attest to that statement. Dogs provide numerous health benefits to their owners, as well as being loyal and devoted companions. Unfortunately, people are not always dog’s best friend: sometimes people inadvertently harm … Read More
by Danielle Tobb ‘17 The annual club fair during freshman orientation consists of students being swarmed by eager club members trying to convince them to join their club. If not for fun, for the college apps, many urge. If you’re like me, you saw the dozens of clubs at Sherwood as completely overwhelming. But as an incoming freshman, the more … Read More
by Katherine Sperduto ‘19 Students hold the most responsibility when it comes to their learning and performance in school. However, a number of teachers at Sherwood should really ask themselves if they are truly helping students succeed. Throughout my two years at Sherwood, I have had numerous teachers who seem incapable or unwilling to perform the most basic tasks of … Read More
by Dinah Aguilar ‘19 On January 30, days after President Trump signed an executive order banning entry to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, the Boy Scouts of America voted to accept kids based on the gender they identified as rather than the gender on their birth certificate. Last December, their century-old rule caused lots of controversy when an eight-year-old boy, … Read More
by Alex Le ‘17 With Jamfest coming to Sherwood this Friday, February 10, I can’t help but notice the lack of excitement and activity within the student body. For weeks now, I’ve constantly asked my peers and friends to come to Jamfest, only to hear, “No, I don’t want to.” They refuse to even give it a chance, instead deciding … Read More