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Math teacher Michelle Ridge works on late assignments turned in by her honors geometry students.
Late assignments affect students, teachers
Lale Olguin, staff writer • March 14, 2024
Experts agree that social media has a hold over teenagers and most dont know the danger that it presents.
Congress cracks down on social media safety
Jack Weinstein, staff writer • March 12, 2024
The orange blaze coming from the area around Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in the Kendlands lit up the sky on Feb. 9. I was shocked to see a fire that big, senior Jake Kelley said.
Is safety in Montgomery County on a decline?
Maria Sofronas, editor in chief • March 11, 2024
People protest the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian-Kurdish women who died in custody of the Morality Police in Iran. 

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Major human rights violations shake world
Arshia Ahmadi, staff writer • March 10, 2024
Senior Niki Naderi arrives before school to watch the sunrise before her four classes and internship.
Day in the life of an internship schedule
Sydney Chaikin, staff writer • March 14, 2024
Junior Ebba Liese poses on the football field in her cheerleading uniform before cheer senior night. Since this is Lieses first and last season on the team she was able to participate in senior night. “Cheer is what I have always wanted to,” Liese said.
Ebba Liese travels to America
Gabi Wallace, staff writer • March 10, 2024
Senior Lucy Kerr uses a ladder during her EMT and firefighter training.
Lucy Kerr: first student or responder?
Naina Giare, managing editor • March 5, 2024
New English teacher Sidney Wollmuth works at her computer preparing for students in between classes.
Welcoming new English teacher Sidney Wollmuth
Gurnoor Sodhi, staff photographer • March 5, 2024
Sophomore James Colvin watches highlights from a Yankees v Red Sox spring training game. Im really excited to watch the Yankees this season. Weve made so many improvements this year and I think theyre going to be a fun team, Colvin said.
The New York Yankees; Best fandom in sports?
Tyler Mollica, staff writer • March 18, 2024
Sophomore Xavier Marcus watches the Super Bowl trailer for Marvel Studios Deadpool and Wolverine. The trailer shows Ryan Reynolds Deadpool lying on the ground, as the silhouette of Hugh Jackmans Wolverine stands over him.
Upcoming spring, summer 2024 films, Dune: Part Two, Deadpool and Wolverine
Zachary Derman, staff writer • March 5, 2024
Senior Julia Messing catches up on her assigned reading for the AP Lit book, A Tale for the Time Being, during class. Compared to other books we read this year I think its much more interesting, Messing said.
New book taught in AP Literature engages students, rejects censorship
Elizabeth Mehler, editor in chief • March 11, 2024
Freshmen Nikhil Arya and Olivia Duong sit in the auditorium lobby during lunch watching the trailer to one of Duongs favorite movies, The Mitchells vs. The Machines.
The moviegoing experience: Do your comfort movies reflect on you?
Ahmed Ibrahim, staff writer • March 12, 2024
Stir fried noodles are a Southeast Asian favorite that are easy to prepare.
Stir-fried noodles: A family favorite
Heerah Jayakumar, features editor, race & equity editor • March 7, 2024
Sophomore Liv Resnick reacts to the Best Picture selections on Oscars nominations morning, Jan. 23. Results will be announced on Mar. 10.
The moviegoing experience: Comedy makes a comeback
Ahmed Ibrahim, staff writer • February 15, 2024
Freshly baked heart-shaped pizzas, topped with parmesan and basil are a fun and easy recipe to try.
Culinary Quest: Mini heart pizzas, surprisingly easy
Heerah Jayakumar, features editor, race & equity editor • February 15, 2024
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