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Junior Naomi Negussie studies for the May 4 SAT on Apr. 24 in room 213.
Schools grapple with test-optional admissions
Jake Sklias, staff writer • April 24, 2024
The Rockville quarry weeks after the fire.
Nearby Rockville quarry catches on fire, sends smoke through Montgomery County
Lale Olguin, staff writer • April 24, 2024
Students are required to sign in and out of the attendance office when leaving school in order to excuse their absence. The attendance office is located by the main office.
The chronic case of skipping school
Maria Sofronas, editor in chief • April 24, 2024
During the total solar eclipse in 2017 the moon completely covered the sun.
Total solar eclipse creates excitement over once in lifetime occurrence
Rebekah Buchman, features editor • April 23, 2024
Profiles
Second year varsity girls soccer sophomore Megan Lomotan dribbles up the field to start a counter attack for her team. Lomotan and her team were able to take finish the game with a 6-0 win over Blake.
Megan Lomotan does it all
Annalise Yi, staff writer • April 21, 2024
Dr. Mei Wang reviews with her seventh and eighth period chemistry class for the AP exam.
Dr Mei Wang: teacher who does it all
Inayat Thukral, profiles editor • April 19, 2024
Sophomore Chase Mitchell dribbles at a varsity playoff game. The game was against Blake High School on March 5th. “Playoff games were exciting,” Mitchell said.
Student athlete Chase Mitchell’s busy life
Siena McCarthy, staff writer • April 5, 2024
Sophomore Zion Allen performs his song Blast at TNL.
Zion Allen blasts off his music career
Kiana Rahimi, staff writer • April 2, 2024
Opinion
The college counseling company, Empowerly, describes their students acceptances rates in comparison to the national acceptance rates. The national acceptance rate for UCLA is a low 8.0%, however for students at Empowerly, the acceptance rate is near 50%.
Are college counselors worth it: My experience
Naeha Muralikrishnan, arts editor • April 23, 2024
School uniforms can provide a sense of discipline and also prepare students for a professional environment in the future.
Should uniforms be required at all schools?
April 22, 2024
Several bookstores across the country, such as Barnes & Noble, have recently introduced stands designated for books that have gone viral on TikTok. A large percentage of these displayed books are dark romance novels by popular authors such as Colleen Hoover.
Dark romance: The romanticization of trauma
April 19, 2024
The National Honor Society gathers at a courtyard cleanup on Aug. 23. NHS is one of the few organizations at this school that do not hold interviews to be a part of their club, and instead only submit applications that are approved by the sponsor.
Student leadership changes raise questions of bias when choosing members
April 18, 2024
Reviews
Sophomore Gavin Hall listens to music while doing chemistry homework. I love listening to rap and sometimes when Im studying Ill listen to classic music, Hall said.
Fresh beats alert: Unveiling hottest tracks of season
Tyler Mollica, staff writer • April 20, 2024
On Mar. 25, Zach Bryan came to Capital One Arena in D.C.. Students were in attendance and enjoyed it greatly. All in all, it was a great show and Im really glad I went with my friends, senior Kelly Ren said.
I Remember Everything from Zach Bryan's concert
April 17, 2024
Sarahs Handmade Ice Cream Shop opened recently in Fallsgrove. Created by a mother and daughter named Sarah and Annie Park, Sarahs Handmade has expanded its business since opening in 2018 when the mother decided to experiment at home with making new flavors of ice cream.
Newly opened ice cream shop at Fallsgrove Village Center
March 24, 2024
Billie Eilish attends the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party on Mar. 10 in Beverly Hills. Eilish won the Oscar for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? from Barbie. I’m so thankful for this song and for this movie, and the way that it made me feel, Eilish said in her acceptance speech.
96th Oscars were more than ‘Kenough’
March 23, 2024
Features
William and Kate Middleton with their first child, Prince George.
Public believes Kate Middleton owes them information
Maria Daraselia, managing editor • April 24, 2024
Financially smart tasks when turning 18
Financially smart tasks when turning 18
April 23, 2024
Common Sense usually focuses on the perspectives of those within our building, as it should. But there are dramatically different opinions about the school from external sources. What do they think of Wootton?
Wootton from the outside looking in
April 22, 2024
Teamwork and planning are two essential strategies needed to survive in senior assassin.
Who do you trust: Senior assassin
April 22, 2024
Columns
Junior Emma Karczs bookshelf shows a variety of romance books and other genres she has enjoyed over the years.
What is the world reading: Romance season in full bloom
Emma Karcz, news editor • April 21, 2024
Junior Youssef El-Herraoui watches 2004 thriller film Mysterious Skin on the night of Apr. 14.
Three indie movies, 10 years apart, reviewed
Ahmed Ibrahim, staff writer • April 19, 2024
Fried dumplings are a great snack for any gathering.
Culinary Quest: Fried chicken dumplings
Heerah Jayakumar, features editor, race & equity editor • April 16, 2024
Heidi and Heather Burge pose with a fan at the Capital One Arena. The Burge twins are the center focus of the 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie, Double Teamed.
The moviegoing experience: Are women’s basketball movies really that good?
Ahmed Ibrahim, staff writer • March 25, 2024
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