by Leah Peloff Nine years old. This, according to The New York Times, is the age that most females’ confidence levels peak and they feel “assertive and positive about themselves.” The study also showed that, by high school, less than a third of girls still feel this way. Think back to elementary school. Did you really care if your shirt … Read More
by Alex Nnabue After growing up in the Olney community, my impression has been that it is a tight-knit town with very limited perspectives and experiences. Luckily, my senior year has been filled with taking advantages of unique opportunities and gaining new perspectives. Since August, I have traveled to four different countries, becoming accustomed to four drastically different cultures and … Read More
by Emma Shuster ‘18, Katherine Mahoney ‘20, and Kara Thompson ‘20 Principal Gregory After 12 years of serving the Sherwood community, Principal Bill Gregory will retire at the end of the 2018 school year. In a recent note to the staff, Gregory announced his bittersweet departure and expressed hope for a smooth transition into the next school year. The announcement … Read More
by Alex Nnabue After growing up in the Olney community, my impression has been that it is a tight-knit town with very limited perspectives and experiences. Luckily, my senior year has been filled with taking advantages of unique opportunities and gaining new perspectives. Since August, I have traveled to four different countries, becoming accustomed to four drastically different cultures and … Read More
by Kali Dang I could hear voices down the hall as I darted through the school doors at 7:50 am. With my keys in one hand and my coffee in the other, I arrived in my first period class and sat in my seat just as Mrs. Taylor began explaining short run and long run economics. I expected a very … Read More
by Katherine Sperduto ‘19 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced plans to take further actions to toughen up on companies that sell e-cigarettes/vape pens to adolescents. In July, the FDA announced a comprehensive plan which aims to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels. Adding on to this plan the past month, the FDA sent out … Read More
by Kimberly Greulich ‘18 The MCPS chemistry curriculum has been rewritten for the 2017-2018 school year and onward. The changes to the curriculum follow the removal of the traditional Biology HSA for a new test––the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), which tests students on biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Biology and physics already endured their restructures to support the … Read More
by Izzy Pilot ‘18 In an effort to provide greater access to curriculum and programs for highly able students and ensure that there are opportunities for all students, regardless of background, MCPS recently unveiled a new “Field Test Selection Process” for the Eastern and Takoma Park Middle School magnet programs. In previous years, students and parents have “self-selected” to take … Read More
by Kat Mahoney ’20 Cristian Gill, a 21 year old Rockville cheerleading coach, was arrested April 25 after allegedly placing a camera in the unisex bathroom at the Shockwave Allstars gym. The camera was discovered by an athlete on February 9, the weekend of a major cheer competition out of town. Three days later, once the owner had returned from out … Read More
by Brandon Cohen ’20 Many Olney residents are excited about the recent opening in the Olney Town Center of IHOP, one of the most renowned breakfast restaurants in the United States, Prior to the opening, one who lived in Olney and wished to eat at an IHOP had to travel to Rockville Pike. Olney already has a few existing breakfast restaurants … Read More