Electives Affected by Alternative Schooling

by Audrey Farris ‘25 This school year there are an increasing number of alternative education opportunities for upperclassmen, mainly early college dual enrollment through Montgomery College or University of Maryland and half-day/abbreviated schedules for students with jobs or internships. More and more students are taking advantage of these opportunities, which has decreased enrollment in Sherwood’s elective courses and raises the … Read More

The History of Mifepristone in a Timeline

by Audrey Farris ’25 Mifepristone is a two-pill regimen used to end a pregnancy within the first 10 weeks of gestation, and more than half of the abortions nationwide are performed using this chemical method. Mifepristone blocks the body’s progesterone which is needed for a pregnancy to continue. Approval of and access to Mifepristone is being reconsidered after a ruling … Read More