by Graham Skinker ’21 In the past few years the number of streaming services available has grown exponentially. An aspect of entertainment that was once dominated primarily by three larger services is expanding and giving viewers a lot to choose from. This is not necessarily a good thing for viewers. People are going to have to pay for six or … Read More
by Alex Cohen ’20 As all MCPS students can relate to this early morning struggle: drag yourself out of bed, waste time looking for each article of clothing to make the perfect outfit, prepare your lunch for later in the day, quickly grab a not-so-nutritious breakfast, and frantically rush out the door and hope you didn’t forget anything important. It’s … Read More
by Lauren Hill ’21 Starting in early 2017, the Trump Administration began taking action to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). In the past month, the Supreme Court has been deliberating on whether or not the Trump administration may move forward to repeal the Obama era program. DACA protects undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States … Read More
by Ayana Antoine ’20 Everyone wants to be remembered for something, but in the age of social media, some people will settle for being known for anything. Due to the prominence of social media, many have been able to make careers off of influencing and promoting. With this, there has been an increase in people who aspire to make a … Read More
by Adam Levine ‘20 Throughout my week at the Newseum for the 2019 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, I sat at many, many tables. Whether for eating meals or taking notes while listening to a keynote speaker, we always found time to share stories from our home states. The conference brings together 51 high school journalists from around … Read More
by Sydney Henry ’20 T.I., an American actor and rapper most well known for his musical collaborations with artists such as Rihanna and Destiny’s Child, has recently come under fire for information he shared on the podcast “Ladies Like Us.” On this episode of the podcast, which debuted the first week in November, T.I. was asked if he has broached … Read More
by Kara Thompson ’20 and Zach Seymour ’20 Field trips are an enriching and exciting break from the classroom for most students. Unfortunately, the further you get in your educational career, the less opportunities there are to participate in these fun activities. This makes the learning experience monotonous for students, especially those at a high school level, for which field … Read More
by Eve Schlegel ‘20 The top stories on news sources, such as CNN and Fox News, almost always appear to take a side in politics. Over the past month, CNN has harped over the Trump impeachment inquiry, revealing any little detail. On the other hand, Fox News chooses to almost never report on the inquiry. The two online sites also … Read More
by Taylor Wallace ‘21 Image is one of the most concerning factors in a teenager’s life. Will people like me? Will others accept me? What clothes will make me seem cool? These questions haunt the minds of many teenagers every day. In a society built on expectations and beauty standards, it is really easy for one to fall into the … Read More
Sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures. The Warrior’s “In Our Opinion” editorials have always taken on the standard-paragraph form that is characteristic of a typical article. However, the seniors on The Warrior staff have been so woefully stressed and panicked about applying to college that crafting the expected, traditional unsigned editorial was not within their mental grasp. The college … Read More