By Christopher Sung ’17 Panic has gripped Canada as thousands of young Americans prepare to begin a mass exodus to illegally enter the northern country. The looming immigration of millions of Americans follows the recent primary victories of Donald Trump, a stunning result that many Canadian pundits have blamed for the impending migratory crisis. “They’re going to come in mass … Read More
By Steven Witkin ’16 Some might say the most urgent issue facing our school system is a lack of funds or overcrowded classrooms, but the true crisis is much less apparent. Senioritis afflicts a large portion of the Sherwood community, resulting in major drops in productivity, student interest, and first-period attendance. This incurable condition was thought to be a hopeless … Read More
By Natalie Murray ’18 How far would you go to pass the SAT, a major source of stress and anxiety for students everywhere? In order to do well, some students get a tutor, some take an SAT prep class, and others, like junior Lilith LaVey, sell their soul. “I was watching Supernatural, like, a week before the SAT, and I … Read More
By Sidney Brown ’17
By Will Van Gelder ’16 The sensation known as “The Real Housewives” is coming to our very own town of Olney. The Olney edition will be an offshoot after the newly airing “Real Housewives of Potomac.” Olney was an obvious choice as it exudes class and style, which of course is necessary for any reality show. The show airing in … Read More
By Chase Wilson ’17 Starting January 19, Papa John’s Pizza will offer a delivery service to the citizens of the greater Olney area via quadcopter drones. “We are very excited to offer this method of delivery to our many customers. It’s been a long, hard trip but this revolutionary technology will change the future of food as we know it,” … Read More
By Madison Dymond and Milan Polk ’16 Yesterday, Montgomery County officials decided to close schools next week due to a 70-percent chance of one inch of snow. Fairfax County in Virginia canceled, making the decision to cancel classes two days earlier. In the past, MCPS has been met with opposition to its late cancellations and poor judgment in the face … Read More
By Sidney Brown ’17
By Steven Witkin ’16 The country has fixated for months on the close race for its next president, but Sherwood students have a race more exciting, more important, and just a few months away to focus on—SGA President 2016. Following the model of the national race, several candidates, including some eighth graders, have already declared their intent with lunchtime speeches. … Read More