by Lilah Boig ‘26 Following legal battles over a proposed private detention center in a neighboring Washington County warehouse, Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass introduced the “ICE out” bill, which would prevent privately owned immigration detention centers in the county. The Montgomery County Council has since taken serious steps against increased ICE activity by first passing the County Values Act, … Read More
by Emma Cosca ‘27 The World Cup is coming to the United States, and matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia sit only a few hours away from Maryland. That proximity should feel like an opportunity. Instead, it feels like a rip-off. What the organizers promoted as a “World Cup for all” is looking … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 In February, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The SAVE Act’s goal would ensure that only American citizens are voting in federal elections. President Trump has been adamant about passing the restrictive bill in the Senate. He has threatened to not sign any other bills until the SAVE Act is passed. … Read More
by Taylor Adams ‘27 The idea of acquiring Greenland was originally thrown around in 2019, during Donald Trump’s first presidency. His claim was initially dismissed and mocked, even when he revisited the idea at the beginning of his second presidency. However, when he stated in January that he would not rule out using force to obtain Greenland, many around the … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 Daycares in Minnesota are under scrutiny because an unverified content creator decided to investigate “$110 million” in fraud from Somali business owners. Despite his suspicious claims and questionable reporting style, the federal government under the Trump administration immediately decided to listen to this content creator. The FBI opened an investigation while the Department of Homeland Security, … Read More
by Maya Dorsam ‘27 According to MCPS policy, teachers are required to return graded work to students within 10 school days. Those teachers who violate the policy are negatively impacting their students, and the school administration has a responsibility to ensure that all teachers are doing their job to foster student growth. Prioritizing grading students’ work in a more timely … Read More
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