by Lilah Boig ‘26 The right to due process, or access to a fair and legal trial, is guaranteed to all “persons” via in the 5th Amendment. Without due process, individuals can be charged and punished without an opportunity to defend themselves. In March, the Trump administration used a declaration that members of a Venezuelan gang were “threatening an invasion … Read More
by Molly Schecter ‘27 As the country moves further away from the brief era of virtual learning during the covid pandemic, MCPS has rolled back county-wide grading policies that once offered students additional support. This year, semester grades depend solely on the average of the two quarter grades. This adjustment has made report cards accurately represent the grades that students … Read More
by Taylor Adams ‘27 The Trump Administration began demolishing the East Wing of the White House this October. The East Wing has always been considered the social sphere of the White House and was the First Lady’s domain. It has been demolished to make room for a ballroom to host large events. Government officials say this renovation is much needed … Read More
by Reid Duvall ‘27 On October 9, a historic step toward peace was taken when Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of a ceasefire proposed by President Donald Trump. Under this agreement, Israel has committed to pulling its troops from most of Gaza, and all remaining living hostages have been released. This breakthrough offers hope, not just for the … Read More
by Yasmin Sheikh and Elise Yang ‘27 President Donald Trump in recent weeks has expanded the deployment of the National Guard to cities as he claims to address what he calls the emergent issues of illegal immigration, protests, crime, and homelessness. However, in reality, the National Guard has been busy with beautification efforts like picking up trash and patrolling highly … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 Alarmed about a declining birth rate in the United States, there is a growing trend in the conservative/MAGA movement to return to traditional gender roles in which women are encouraged to get married, have children, and stay at home to care for them. According to an article published by the conservative Heritage Foundation, which produced Project … Read More
by Emma Cosca ‘27 American Elections have never been fair. From gerrymandering to poll taxes and racial exclusion, those in power have always sought to tilt the rules. The Constitution assigns the responsibility of redistricting to state legislatures, with Congress and the courts intervening only to enforce civil rights or preserve the integrity of elections. By pressuring Texas Gov. Greg … Read More
by Chloe Cha ‘28 And just like that, it feels like slurs are a thing heard on a daily basis. The hurtful words and gestures that were used to make minority groups feel inferior, or “less than,” are now back as a more normal thing to hear. Why is it so normalized? Why do we hear at least one slur … Read More
by Owen Smith ‘27 When people think of Montgomery County, a common perception is of a diverse area with exceptional schools. However, recent years have tarnished MCPS’s academic reputation, and some wonder if the county will rise out of the hole that its put itself in. MCPS has always been well known as an educational powerhouse, widely regarded as the … Read More
by Maya Dorsam ‘27 The “S” in SMOB stands for stupid. While I’m only joking, I’m sure the statement would be widely accepted by a majority of students and staff in the county. Each year, MCPS likes to wave it in our faces that students are “represented” by a Student Member of the Board (SMOB), who is newly elected around … Read More