by Maggie Reese ‘24 With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland beginning on July 1 for adults age 21 and older, it is more clear than ever that the use of marijuana has become nearly as accepted and normalized as drinking alcohol. It no longer makes sense or is realistic to continue thinking that marijuana should be grouped with … Read More
by Genevieve Mayle ’23 A number of celebrities have been accused of “queerbaiting.” Most recently, Kit Connor, an 18-year-old star in Netflix’s show Heartstopper (a queer romance), was accused of queerbaiting for not declaring his sexual orientation while playing a queer character. The term “queerbaiting” has evolved over time, but now people should use the term more sparingly and with … Read More
Doll Portrays Inspiring Story by Timaya Pulliam ‘23 A number of companies that market to children and their families reflect historical and current struggles to represent the black community. This often appears to the public and consumers that a company is inclusive and diverse. When a company depicts one side of a story only through hardships, however, then the story … Read More
by Cliff Vacin ‘25 Growing up in a mainly Russian-speaking household, I was lucky to pick up enough lingo to understand a good amount of the language. However, I want to learn more Russian and have the ability to speak it. My mother suggested that I learn Russian online on an app like Duolingo, but the site only teaches the … Read More
by Brian Wilbur ‘24 Sherwood implemented a new phone rule this school year that permits teachers to not allow students to have phones or headphones in sight at any time during class. Although the intention of the policy is to stop students from being glued to their phones during class, banning headphones and AirPods can be hurtful to some students. … Read More
by Tatiana Rodriguez ‘23 During President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, he promised student loan debt relief and followed through this past August with a plan that forgave up to $10,000 in college loans for an individual and up to $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants (a government loan program for those with exceptional financial need). Borrowers are eligible for the … Read More
by Anna Haas ‘23 A whopping 85-90 percent of the population is right-handed. As expected, this means that the world creates and adjusts to fit the majority. However, this leaves the ten percent of the population who is left-handed at a disadvantage. Though in the minority, left-handed people should not be forced to conform to and settle for things made … Read More
by Jena Le ‘23 As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ+-themed merchandise will show up in stores across the nation. While many are excited to see corporations supporting the LGBTQ+ community, others are skeptical about whether these companies actually support the LGBTQ+ community, or are just doing it as a stunt for marketing and public relations. This skepticism is understandable. Corporations such … Read More
by Ella Scher ‘23 Queer is a multilayered term, defined specifically as all attraction and identity that deviates from the cisgender heteromantic and heterosexual “norm.” There is no doubt that the time in which we live is one when the queer community is stronger than ever. However, issues inside the queer community detract from the larger fight against those bigoted … Read More
by Perri Williams ‘23 Nearly a century of racial segregation in the United States during the 20th Century was detrimental to the African American community and over time has led to black individuals playing catchup with their white peers. If there is any positive that came out of such systematic racism, it might be that black communities and families created … Read More