by Kimberly Greulich ’18 Bitcoin broke into the news a few months ago as a potentially viable currency for real use, so interested parties are trying to figure out what exactly bitcoin is, what it can do, and how it’ll progress in the future. Here are some answers for some of the most frequently asked questions about bitcoin. First, what … Read More
by Brynn Smith ’19 With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1989 and the end of the Cold War, 44 years of tension and strife between Russia and the United States looked as if it was coming to a close. But with pretty damning evidence that the 2016 presidential election was hacked, Russia is the prime suspect. In May … Read More
Sarah Nove ‘20 After the suicides of two MCPS students in late November and early December, condolences flooded social media and many Montgomery County residents voiced their concerns on the ‘epidemic’ of teen suicide. Though many of these concerns faded after a few days, some sprouted into movements. Jonathan Mortman and Rachel Herman, students at Richard Montgomery, are two of … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ’18 Jennifer Jones, Sherwood School Nurse, announced her departure from the school on January 23 in an email to all staff. Jones will be taking on a new role in school health services for MCPS supporting over 300 diabetics countywide. “I have loved being a part of Sherwood and will miss everyone. I do not know what … Read More
by Lucy Kuchma ‘18 The national conversation about gun control intensified after the November 5th shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. After gunman Devin Kelley opened fire on nearly 50 congregants of First Baptist Church, a local resident, Stephen Willeford, ran barefoot from his home holding only his semi-automatic rifle. Willeford shot Kelley and hit Kelley twice, prompting the perpetrator to … Read More
by Owen Steffan ‘18 Vaping has become a problem at Sherwood in the past year and the administration is trying to cut down on its use by students on school grounds. Although vaping has been popular among students in years past, it has skyrocketed in 2017. Due to the sudden rise of vape use at Sherwood, teachers are becoming increasingly … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ‘18 Despite the claim of their creation being to deter further cigarette use by weaning smokers off of nicotine dependency, fears have grown that e-cigarettes are actually contributing to a growing drug culture among teens. The concept of a substance being a gateway drug was first popularized in the 1980s; the theory suggested that those who smoked … Read More
by Leah Peloff ‘18 As the number of Sherwood students who vape on a regular basis has increased enormously, the question arises of how so many teens can both acquire products that are illegal to adolescents under the age of 18, and, even for those who meet the age requirement, how they afford a potentially very expensive habit. For students … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ‘19 After Governor Larry Hogan passed legislation requiring Maryland public schools to start after Labor Day, finish by June 15, and include 180 days of instruction, MCPS took the school calendar structure into consideration. On November 14, the Board of Education made a final decision; the 2018-2019 school year will begin on September 4 and end on … Read More
by Isabella Pilot ‘18 Due to massive growth throughout the county, Superintendent Jack Smith recently recommended a 1.8 billion dollar infrastructure plan for the next six years. MCPS has gained nearly 22,000 students over the past years with 3,000 new students last year alone, so the county is responding with proposals for two new high schools, three new elementary schools, … Read More