By Emma Hierholzer ’15 We’ve all had them before—teachers who we just can’t stand. As hard as we try, even the most valiant efforts to reconcile some sense of understanding fails to be achieved. Some people just don’t click. Teacher-student relationships have always been a key factor in the distinction between classroom success and failure. Although some would argue that … Read More
Cartoon By Emma Hierholzer ’15
By Julia Gajewski-Nemes ’15 As high school seniors around the nation continue to perfect their early applications for colleges, many do not realize that social media activity can hinder their chances of being accepted. In a Kaplan survey of college admissions officers from 381 different institutions, it was found that 31 percent of the officers visit applicant’s social media pages … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 Texas native Omar Gonzalez, who jumped the White House fence on September 19, should have been monitored more closely after previous run-ins with police. On July 19, Gonzalez was arrested in Virginia with many weapons including four handguns found in his car along with a map with a line pointing to the White House. On August … Read More
By Connor Loughran ’15 In the last couple of years at Sherwood, a new phenomenon has emerged—the “Bathroom Party.” This is when a group of popular boys run into one of the many bathrooms at Sherwood, usually chanting “USA! USA!” Not only is this an annoyance to many students in the hallways attempting to get to their classes on time, … Read More
By Catherine Jou ‘15 Every day students are hit with a reminder of how they should act and/or look in order to “maintain” the balance of high school life. They are labeled by other students and teachers before they even get a chance to know one another. And I’m not talking about your cliché stereotypes that seem to make a … Read More
By Betselot Wondimu ‘15 The growing involvement of money in the American political system is indisputable and startling. In the last five years alone, the Supreme Court has ruled in two landmark cases—Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) and McCutcheon v. FEC—to dramatically loosen restrictions in campaign finance policies in a myriad of ways. While the authorization of unlimited … Read More
By Haley Whitt ‘15 I recently saw the new comedy “Neighbors” that is based around the shenanigans and tensions that occur when a rambunctious frat house becomes the new neighbor of a married couple. Let’s just say that the movie was rated R for a reason. It includes scenes with violence, excessive drug and alcohol usage and vulgar language. In … Read More
By Marie Moeller ‘15 After witnessing a confrontation between two girls, I started thinking about crazy, psycho girlfriends who are overly possessive of their boyfriends. Like many others, I thought such events were only plausible in a movie or book setting; I was rather unpleasantly proven wrong. Just like the movies, the girlfriend was verbally attacking another girl, targeting her … Read More
By Betselot Wondimu ‘15 Sometimes, moral sentiments get taken too far. Shortly before Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight organized the posting of signs reading “No Profanity Please” along the beach’s boardwalk. Although she may feel righteous, Knight’s decision was misguided, as many individuals disobeyed the message. Knight did not consider that swearing has been embedded within American … Read More