by Brynn Smith ‘19 In 1796, Edward Jenner, an English physician and scientist, inoculated a 13-year-old boy with a virus that demonstrated immunity to smallpox. In 1798, he developed the first vaccine for the disease and pioneered the science known as vaccinology. Since then, prevention of viral infections like tetanus, whooping cough, and polio, have been all too easy. Go … Read More
by Jenna Bloom ’21 Rock ‘n’ Roll is a three hour musical experience in early March that includes staff, singers, dancers, tech crew, band, and is a staple for the entire Sherwood and Olney community. Students perform songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and also some current songs. Dancers work for eight weeks, practicing and learning choreography. The … Read More
by Thomas Johnson ‘19 With the start of the new year and the government shutdown, many have begun to turn their attention to the 2020 presidential election. Currently, the most popular Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election is former vice president and senator Joe Biden. He has not made an official statement as to whether or not he will run … Read More
by Adam Levine ’20 For all the AP level history courses offered at Sherwood, the writing portion takes up 60 percent of the exam. While these writing sections do allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of that respective section of history, a lot of preparation for this exam takes form in learning how to write each type of prompt, taking focus … Read More
by Jimmy Yates ‘21 Throughout the school year, many students pour their hearts and souls into earning grades acceptable for their parents and colleges. To add to the obstacles outside of school, students have to do their absolute best with the teacher they are given. Regarding the teaching style and the relationships with students, teachers are instrumental in affecting students’ … Read More
by Vendela Krenkel ‘20 Recently, influencers have begun to speak up about their issues with Youtube’s copyright claims and some companies’ abuse of the system. Youtubers like Pewdiepie, Danny Gonzalez, and TheFatRat are relating their experiences with a process rigged in favor of companies that file claims. If you’re unfamiliar with the system, a Youtuber will upload a video, and even … Read More
by Nick Hermosilla ‘19 The recent decision for the Pentagon to withdraw troops from Syria is a massive blow to American counterterrorism operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda and American influence in the region. Withdrawing from Syria when the fight against ISIS is almost done will embolden the terror group to continue external attacks against the U.S. and its allies. Additionally … Read More
by Liam Kennedy ‘19 On December 20, 2018, Secretary of Defense James Mattis resigned because of President Donald Trump’s lone decision to pull troops out of Syria seemingly by the request of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom Trump conversed with immediately before issuing his order. Trump, who declared a victory against Islamic State forces in Syria, was maddened after rereading … Read More
by Kat Mahoney ’20 Real men don’t cry; real men don’t wear pink; real men have muscles. Boys are taught that they’re destined to fit into certain roles and are forbidden to venture into others. They’re pushed to achieve unattainable bodies. Social media makes the stereotypical man that boys have to become more prominent. Bodybuilders appear on every social media … Read More
by Julia Robins ‘20 Since Trump has came into power, he has removed federal protections for transgender children in schools, attempted to ban them from the military, and has forced transgender inmates into prisons based on their birth-assigned sex. Discrimination was one thing. But now the Trump Administration is trying to define intersex people out of existence. The New York Times … Read More