by Bethany Van Waes ’12 Every new year begins with the dreaded semester exams. They’re worth a quarter of our grade, but they have the worst timing. To be honest, the yearly schedule for Montgomery County Public Schools does not make any sense. Winter break comes right before the end of second quarter, leaving exams to be what students come … Read More
by Sydney Morrison ’13 I remember all the toys I used to have as a munchkin: American girl dolls, blocks, assorted colors of Play Doh. Nowadays, however, people would probably scoff at my inferior play things. They might not even consider them toys at all. Children’s toys sold today are just far more advanced. So advanced, in fact, I wouldn’t … Read More
by Shaan Verma ’13 America sells billions of dollars in weapons to countries across the globe such as Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Greece. This act can be considered a threat to the nation as the selling of arms to these countries begs the question of whether or not America will be fueling another war. Even with surveillance and special … Read More
by Ashley Yen ’14 Final exams test what we have learned in a semester. A question to think about is how long are we going to retain this information after the final exam? Do students learn to gain knowledge for themselves because they are interested or are they learning just to pass the test? These questions can be answered by … Read More
by Amanda Harrington ’12 The five member panel of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) now recommends that states ban all driver use of cell phones and other portable electronic devices; This includes hands-free use. Currently 30 states and the District of Columbia have laws against phone use while driving. The recommendation is based on a deadly highway pileup that … Read More
by Abby Isaacs ’12 With the opening of a new section of the ICC, running from Georgia Avenue to I-95, on November 22, the entire ICC, connecting I-270 to I-95, was free to travel on until the beginning of December to give customers a chance to try it out. Because my house is right next to the Olney exit, I … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Recently, the SGA canned food drive concluded and totals were tallied for each class. For weeks, students brought cans to their first period classes hoping to earn the free breakfast awarded to the class who collected the most. The drive was a success and had much participation, but some wonder: would there still have been hundreds … Read More
by Devin Cornelius ’12 Millions of texts are sent and received every day; our generation responsible for the majority. We text at school, at work, while doing our homework and even in bed. These text messages contain the 21 century’s language. Efficiency is key, converting our every sentence into the shortest form possible. Our virtual conversations are laden with “u, … Read More
by Mary Macrae ’14 Since 1971, Starbucks has been known for serving delicious coffee and baked goods, and more recently, providing free wifi. For years people have been going there to fulfill their coffee addiction and get a nice blueberry scone on the side but lately the nationally known coffee cup has become more of a status symbol than a drink. … Read More
by Chris Jou ‘12 Throughout America, people come from many cultures and have different customs and languages. The majority of people living in America speak English, which raises the question whether English should be the official language of the United States. As students move forward in life, a tremendous blend of languages serenades them and reflects the impressive diversity … Read More