by Brynn Smith ’19 The majority of Americans turn on their water faucets and immediately have access to clean, running water, and they believe that will always be the case. Many take for granted that a planet made up of 71 percent water will always be able to sustain their need for the resource. This is not the case. Only … Read More
by Lauren Hesse ’19 FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb recently ramped up his efforts to stop teens from vaping and juuling. As a teenager, I understand the allure of rebellion and the desire to be cool. When an adult advises against a behavior, that behavior becomes more appealing. However, as an analytical chemistry lab intern at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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