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
by Lilah Boig ‘26 The use of “fearmongering,”The use of “fearmongering,” the action of deliberately arousing public fear about an issue, has become an epidemic in America in which those being fear-mongered are the immigrants of our country. Putting emphasis on the “Border Crisis” was the main topic that cemented victory for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. His campaign … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 The official White House X page posted a video on February 18 titled, “ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,” and the video went viral for the wrong reasons. The video showed ICE agents chaining up illegal immigrants in long chains and putting them on planes. The video received a lot of backlash, with many calling the video … Read More
by Nick Hammond ‘25 As Elon Musk’s power over the American people reaches an all-time high, it becomes more evident by the day how immature, unfit, and corruptible he is in a governmental role. As the world’s richest man, he has long held indirect control over people, but his current proximity to the U.S. President and influence in uprooting thousands … Read More
by Taylor Adams ‘27 Earlier this year TikTok was briefly banned in the United States, before being promptly reinstated 12 hours later through an Executive Order by Donald Trump as one of his first actions after becoming president. Ever since, TikTokers have been concerned about the possibility of the U.S. government’s censorship of the app, despite there being no evidence … Read More
by Zach Geller ‘25 In early March, Sherwood introduced a new policy that has become the topic of controversy and frustration among students who drive or carpool to school. Security guards began locking the doors at 7:46 AM sharp and stationing themselves outside the doors to ensure no one lets any late students in. These students are now told instead … Read More
by Mark Joseph ‘25 Prior to his confirmation as the Secretary of Healthy and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made waves as a controversial pick for the position due to his alarming history of medical views, including statements that there’s no vaccine that is safe and effective, antidepressants cause school shootings, and Covid-19 targets white and black people while … Read More
by Zach Geller ‘25 President Donald Trump’s announcement on March 20 to command new Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education has sent waves of shock throughout the country and local community, but this declaration was just formalizing something that’s already been going on since Trump took office on January 20. This can be seen through … Read More