Superintendent advised to step down
On Jan. 22, 2024, former MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight released a statement that the Montgomery County Board of Education has indicated their desire for her to step away from her role. On...
View Article66th Grammy’s Show Women’s Appreciation
The 66th Grammy Awards took place on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. This annual Grammy Awards came in hot, with women dominating many of the major categories, breaking records, and slamming...
View ArticleBehind the Chocolate Empire: Wonka’s sugary prequel
On Dec. 15, 2023, Wonka, the prequel to the iconic film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, premiered in theaters and highlighted chocolatier Willy Wonka’s rags to riches story in crafting his empire....
View ArticleEmbracing Black History Beyond February
Throughout Montgomery County and across the globe, numerous individuals emphasize celebrating Black History Month. According to the NAACP, Black History Month started as a celebration that lasted one...
View ArticlePercy Jackson Review
This month marks 14 years since 20th Century Fox released Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the first film adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel The Lightning Thief....
View ArticleI Rest My Case: Mock Trial Stands Out Among MCPS Extracurriculars
In Montgomery County high schools, students immerse their schedules with unique and interesting extracurricular activities, from sports to STEM, advocacy to art. While not as well-known as Model UN,...
View ArticleClaudine Gay resigns as President of Harvard
Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay announced her resignation on Jan. 2nd, 2024, after approximately six months in the position. This resignation resulted from several events, including her testimony...
View ArticleThe Effects Of Paying Student Athletes
On September 30, 2019, California established a law making it the first state to allow college athletes to receive money for their work. This law alarmed the National Collegiate Athletics Association...
View ArticlePickleball: A Look Inside America’s Fastest Growing Sport
In 1965, a new sport took root within the tranquil neighborhoods of Bainbridge, an island that is a short ferry ride from Seattle. Three friends—Barney McCallum, Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell—were...
View ArticleMCPS seeks input on snow days
There was a significant snowfall during the week of Jan. 15. In response, MCPS decided to close schools for most of the week. They are now seeking positive and negative feedback for future decisions....
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