by Nick Hammond ‘25 Especially since the past Presidential election, many students have been feeling demotivated to vote or participate in the political process, or even pay attention to the news, for a multitude of reasons. While most high school students are too young to vote and for many the current state of the world may seem rather bleak, there … Read More
by Isabella Landaverde ‘27 Everyday, students at Sherwood face the daunting challenge of navigating a specific hallway on their way to class. This hallway, located at the media center hub of where four hallway paths intersect, makes for the most chaotic place in the building. Instead of serving as a smooth passageway to students’ classes, this hallway becomes a congested, … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 On the evening of November 5, millions remained glued to their televisions, phones, and computers, staying up far into the night to await the outcome of the race to the White House as political pundits debated results through the hours. By early morning, news channels began calling the election for former President and President-elect Donald … Read More
by Nick Hammond ’25 As a senior with a full-day schedule, many classes can feel monotonous, pointlessly difficult or easy, or simply annoying. While I do come to school to learn, some classes like Calculus have mostly failed to prove significant real world applications of the material, even in a class called Calculus with Applications. Especially as I transition to … Read More
by Andrew Fenner ‘27 On September 4, 14-year-old Colt Gray entered his high school in Winder, Georgia, and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing four and injuring a handful of others. Colin Gray, Colt’s father and an alleged drug addict, bought Colt the gun as a Christmas present in 2023. Just a year before the shooting took place, Colt … Read More
by Miriam Lev ‘27 Nearly all Sherwood students use Route 108 as it is the only way to get to and from school. This includes cars, bikes, buses, and walking. Before and after school, 108 gets very congested, increasing the risk to student safety. The main problem is that Route 108 does not have sufficient sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic flow, and … Read More
Over the summer, MCPS welcomed a fresh face in leadership: Superintendent Thomas Taylor, who replaced Monifa McKnight. With a vision to elevate our educational environment, he has outlined goals that aim to foster student achievement and community engagement. However, it is imperative that Taylor prioritizes critical issues that threaten a successful and supportive learning environment: school safety, maintenance of school … Read More
Senior Assassin is a popular game that high school seniors across the country play every spring. On May 8, MCPS sent an email warning families that the water guns that students use to play Senior Assassin can resemble actual weapons and that the game can lead to other unlawful behavior. The Warrior takes sides on whether the game is harmless … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ’26 As the chances of current President Joe Biden winning the presidency in November’s general election are proving to be a toss-up, the terrifying reality of another Trump presidency looms over a sea of concerns about America’s future. Biden’s approval ratings, especially among young people of color—who bolstered his way to the White House in 2020—have … Read More
by Ziv Golan ’26 On March 21, the Department of Justice sued Apple for violating antitrust laws and allegedly creating a “monopoly” on the smartphone industry. The lawsuit specifically points to how Apple only allows iPhone users to download apps made for iPhones. The lawsuit also alleges that Apple has banned the use of “super-apps,” apps that have a myriad … Read More