Con: What Proponents of Veganism Don’t Tell You by Brynn Smith ’19 Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. While this lifestyle is ethically justified, it is not the healthiest option for eating. Humans are omnivores. The human body is built to … Read More
by Hena Hussain ‘20 In order to graduate high school, MCPS has a set number of credits required for each student, including fine arts, technology, and physical education. As students make decisions about their schedules for each upcoming school year, they have many factors to consider, such as teacher recommendations, the difficulty of each class, and the interests they want to … Read More
by Ayana Antoine ’20 and Brynn Smith ’19 The discussion regarding sexual misconduct has been the foundation for movements like Me Too and Times Up, which aim to not only show the trauma of sexual assault, but to end the systemic sexual harassment in all industries. These movements publicize rape culture and how prominent it is in just about every public sphere … Read More
Do you think, broadly speaking, that your school is a “good” one? That’s probably a tough question to answer. Obviously, a good school is one where students succeed academically. But measuring academic success is often difficult and subjective. Should schools use GPAs, which can be inflated artificially? Should schools use graduates’ college placement, which often depend as much on their … Read More
by Noah Corman ’18 There have been countless times where the databases or links that come with an assignment simply do not provide enough information. Although prohibited by most teachers, Wikipedia really is a credible source. The school has excellent databases, but sometimes nothing compares to Wikipedia. On controversial issues, it does have its downsides because opinionated people constantly change … Read More
by Josh Averbach ’18 Congressional Republicans are bad at public policy. Really bad. In December, Republicans celebrated their first real legislative “achievement” by passing a long-anticipated tax-overhaul law. But this achievement comes with a caveat: the law stinks. After promising a middle-class tax cut, Republicans did relatively little for the average American’s checkbook while greatly helping the super-rich. According to … Read More
by Hena Hussain ‘20 Many students at Sherwood are involved in some sort of extracurricular activity, from honor societies to community service organizations. While seemingly providing students with ways to expand on their interests and hobbies, extracurriculars can end up being treated as simply another step in the college application process by many high schoolers. Colleges look for students with … Read More
by Russell Irons ’19 Recently, American tourists have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Social media star Logan Paul went to Japan, and recorded himself harassing locals. In Thailand, two Americans took ‘butt selfies’ with an ancient and sacred site. The issue of some Americans disregarding foreign culture and customs reflects poorly on the reputation of the … Read More
by Danielle Katz ’18 The Maryland Senate voted unanimously to end parental rights of rapists over children conceived through rape on January 30. Crafted as an emergency bill, the law would be effective immediately once passed. Though this may be an expectation of justice that a person may hope should be a given, it is reassuring to know that the … Read More
by Anika Mittu ’19 With the start of second semester, the counseling department witnesses a spike in students who seek schedule changes due to errors, such as missing a class period. While scheduling concerns based on error remain valid, some individuals seek to simply change teachers for their own benefit. By asking counselors for a schedule change due to disliking … Read More