by Alex Nnabue ‘18 Junior Matt Post is one of the final two candidates running for the county’s Student Member of the Board (SMOB) position for the 2017-18 school year. The SMOB is an elected student who votes to make policies, oversees the Board of Education’s legislative platform, and helps makes administrative appointments. If elected, Post will be the first … Read More
by Izzy Pilot ‘18 Early this school year, The Warrior reported on staff dissent over the number of students wandering the halls during class. Despite assurances that the problem had been contained, frustration remains, and administration is actively seeking new methods to keep students in the classroom and out of the hall. “The week before the end of first semester, … Read More
by Alex Nnabue ‘18 Sherwood offers a wide range of electives to students. There are approximately 15 in core academic subjects along with a dozen AP offerings and 60 courses in physical education, fine arts, and technology. However, with the vast number of classes, an appearance on the registration card does not guarantee that every elective will meet the 20- … Read More
by Noah Rosendorf ‘17 Students have been stressing over college standardized tests for more than 80 years. Teens spend months, even years, preparing for these tests. However, an increasing number of colleges are now embracing “test-optional” or “test-flexible” policies. Test-optional means that applicants decide whether or not they want to submit SAT or ACT scores based on if they feel … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ‘19 When a lot of teenagers try to get a job, they automatically believe they will have to work somewhere they do not like. Teens begrudgingly apply to anywhere hiring, which often leads to further discouragement upon rejection or disappointment upon realization of their new responsibilities as an employee. It doesn’t have to be this way; Olney … Read More
by Jared Schwartz ‘18 The Maryland General Assembly is considering passing a bill that would raise the state minimum wage to $15 per an hour. The bill, “Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen),” would set a road map to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. This plan would raise the … Read More
by Lauren MacFadden ‘17 The Power Rangers we all know and love, with their cheesy lines and vibrant uniforms, have completely transformed into modern teenagers in the film “Power Rangers.” Set in a small town Angel Grove, five teens with little in common all coincidentally meet at a gold mine where they each find a colored stone. After this discovery, … Read More
by Jonathan Chang ‘17 For International Women’s day, the school’s Women’s Studies class organized a teach-in at the cafeteria on March 9. Students were allowed to leave class during 7th period to attend the teach-in which saw many students and staff attending. The teach-in was planned by students in the Women’s Studies class, taught by Beth Shevitz, when students found … Read More
by Christopher Sung ’17 President Trump’s election has sent shockwaves throughout our nation. On Capitol Hill, numerous Republican congressmen have become placed in precarious positions, trying to hold on to their control of the legislative branch of government, while Democratic members of congress have been forced to recover lost ground from a resurgence of the political right. Even across America’s … Read More
by Lexi Paidas ‘17 Students might have noticed construction going on and the large metal boxes appearing above the school’s water fountains. The efforts of Eco Sherwood have led to the installment of refillable water bottle stations in the G hall, outside of the cafeteria, and by the main gym. The first station was installed in the beginning of January … Read More