by Adam Pfeiffer ’20 In wake of the recent government shutdown, and another potential shutdown looming, many Americans, including myself, have felt frustration towards both President Trump and his Democratic opposition in the House and Senate. Members of Congress and other political leaders seem to not care about serving the American people and improving our nation. Instead, they simply are … Read More
by Anjali Verma ’20 Immigration policies have been in the news for years but many teens became more aware of these situations when popular rapper 21 Savage was arrested in late January by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE stated that he was in this country illegally and claims that he is eligible for deportation. 21 Savage’s legal defense team … Read More
by Julia Robins ’20 As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “there is enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” For all who benefit, capitalism also has resulted in economic disparities in which a privileged few are extremely wealthy and many more suffer in poverty. According to a report from the Federal Reserve, 36.8 percent of wealth in this … Read More
by Brenna Henderson ’21 The Trump administration is continuing to dismiss or deny scientific findings that human-caused climate change is resulting in serious consequences for the planet. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from President Trump’s own U.S. government is giving him this fact-based information, but Trump still chooses to ignore what these scientists are saying. On November 22, … Read More
by Nathan Lampshire ‘19 The 116th Congress assembled in the U.S. Capitol on January 3 to be sworn in as new lawmakers. The GOP maintains the majority of the senate by 6 votes, while the Democrats have control of the House by 33 votes. Notably, this term’s lawmakers bring an unprecedented diversity to Congress with 25 women in the senate … Read More
by Tommy Johnson ’19 The rise of smartphones and the implementation of various new software and equipment in school systems has impacted education across the world. As a result, the educational experience our parents and grandparents received is far different from what we have come to know today. Perhaps the most significant effect technology has had on education has been … Read More
by Nick Hermosilla ‘19 Maria Butina, a Russian gun-rights activist pleaded guilty, on December 13, to conspiracy charges and working as an unregistered foreign agent. Butina was initially arrested by the FBI in July while residing in Washington DC. Beginning in 2015, and continuing until her arrest in 2018, Butina was acting as a Russian agent attempting to create unofficial communication … Read More
by Lauren Hesse ‘19 The famous December meteor shower is usually one of the best of the year because the individual meteors are bright and come in quick succession. The shower is nearly 200 years old, and it is reportedly growing stronger every year because Jupiter’s gravity is continuously pulling the particles from its parent asteroid 3200 Phaethon closer to … Read More
Blue wave gains strength but unable to wash away Trump by Nathan Lampshire ‘19 In the midterm elections on November 6, Democrats won the House with 235 seats over the Republican’s 200 seats, Republicans maintained control of the Senate with 53 seats over the Democrat’s 47 seats. The results of the elections were greatly influenced by the increasing support for … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ’19 The midterm elections, which took place this past Tuesday, November 6, affected citizens across the country, on local and national levels. In Maryland, although there was perhaps not the same high potential for change as in some other states like Texas or Virginia, the results are still useful in suggesting what constituents can expect in the … Read More