by Hena Hussain ’20 As students in high school, we have begun to develop thoughts and distinct views on a variety of political and social issues. Whether our debates concern gun control or standardized testing, the ability to voice our opinions is vital to the process of preparing us for the real world. However, when students are prevented from voicing … Read More
Minus, Make Your Presence Felt Next Year!
Eric Minus has been hired to replace Bill Gregory, who is retiring after an 18 year-long career in MCPS that includes the last 12 years as principal at Sherwood. Minus will inherit a school that has its strengths and its areas where improvement is needed. Students generally like, or at least tolerate, attending Sherwood. The qualities of the school include … Read More
The LGBTQ+ Community Needs More Than One Day
by Ayana Antoine ’20 Sherwood participated in their annual Day of Silence on April 27 to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The day is to respect those who have to closet their sexual preferences and gender identity, by not speaking for the day. A large portion of students respect the silence of their peers and wear a support sticker … Read More
The Stigma against The Menstrual Cycle Is Unacceptable
by Brynn Smith ’19 Last year, social studies teacher Beth Shevitz, sponsored the first annual feminine hygiene product drive to collect tampons and pads to give to the nurse, for the nurse to give to students “in need.” In the past, as reported by The Warrior last spring, the school nurse had spent her own money to ensure students needing … Read More
Trump’s New Tariffs Are Truly Terrible for Us and Abroad
by Russell Irons ’19 In accordance with his America First rhetoric, President Trump imposed tariffs, or tax applied to certain imports with the intent to protect domestic businesses from foreign competitors, in hopes of bolstering U.S. industry. This economic ‘strategy’ will only harm the world economy and weaken American industry. In early March of 2018, Trump announced a plan to … Read More
Sherwood Needs To Ensure Safer Parking Lots
by Emma Shuster ’18 As soon as students get their license, they look for excuses to drive anywhere. And although they typically do well on roads when surrounded by experienced drivers, this is not the case in a school parking lot. School parking lots consist of mostly new drivers who are still becoming acclimated to being behind the wheel as well … Read More
Pro v Con: Walkup movement
After the tragedy in Parkland, many students began to advocate for harsher gun control, planning school walkouts in protest of the school shootings that have occurred. However, one of the parents of a Parkland victim called on students to “walk up, not out” in an effort to fight gun violence. He argued that walkouts would do little to actually solve … Read More
The Tale of the Lion
by Colleen Yates ’18 One boy in a village was the proud owner of a pet lion. One day he took his lion for a walk and the lion ate seventeen people. “Give us your lion, we’ll put it in the zoo!” said the townspeople, devastated by the loss. “No.” said the lion’s owner. “It’s my right to own … Read More
Pro v. Con: Veganism
Con: What Proponents of Veganism Don’t Tell You by Brynn Smith ’19 Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. While this lifestyle is ethically justified, it is not the healthiest option for eating. Humans are omnivores. The human body is built to … Read More
Health Class: More a Burden Than a Benefit
by Hena Hussain ‘20 In order to graduate high school, MCPS has a set number of credits required for each student, including fine arts, technology, and physical education. As students make decisions about their schedules for each upcoming school year, they have many factors to consider, such as teacher recommendations, the difficulty of each class, and the interests they want to … Read More