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SGA representative junior Peace Tiam mediates a game of "Are You Smarter than a High Schooler?" at the town hall in the auditorium on Oct. 22. Freshman Ray Spivak and junior Zikora Okeke faced off against counselors Daniella Bienstock and Sheri Snyder. The staff won 2-1 against the students, leading to Spivak and Okeke being pied in the face. "During town halls, it's very easy to get distracted or disengaged, but having interesting games brings the attention back to the stage, and it keeps their minds sharp and active," co-head of SGA's town hall committee, senior Urielle Ngako said. Photo by Amal Shaikh

Third Town Hall mixes spirit, awareness, student connection

October 24, 2025

Mock trial co-captains and juniors Arya Subramanian, Mahita Dheenadhayalan and Daniela Naaman conduct tryouts for junior Ashu Khetan on Oct. 24 during advisory. Mock trial is looking forward to performing well in the upcoming season and fostering a greater sense of community. "I’ve grown so much as a public speaker myself through this club, and I’ve seen how much it’s helped others as well,” Naaman said.

Mock Trial prepares for upcoming season

October 24, 2025

Number 6 senior Gabriella Guidorizzi plays on the girls' varsity flag football team versus Walter Johnson last school year. Guidorizzi was a key player in the success of the team's season despite playing soccer at the same time. "I don’t like that dual sport was removed because I really enjoyed playing flag and I miss playing with my flag teammates," senior Gabriella Guidorizzi said. Photo courtesy Gabriella Guidorizzi

Downfall of dual sports in high schools

October 24, 2025

The school's premier a cappella group, the Acatonics, learn the song "When Will I Be Loved," by Linda Ronstadt, during eighth period on Apr. 25 for an upcoming performance. "Part of high school is making friends, making connections, meeting new people, and stretching yourself, and I think extracurriculars give you an opportunity to do all those things," a cappella director Keith Schwartz said.

Photo courtesy of Sierra Lease

Lack of funding for extracurriculars creates inequality

October 24, 2025

Writer Eric Mehler watches game seven of the ALCS. The semifinal championship series and the World Series are the only rounds with a best of seven series. The first two rounds should also be this length to give the better team the best chance of winning.

MLB playoff format needs to change

October 23, 2025

Trending Stories

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Senior Diya Khetan (this writer) opens her acceptance letter from the University of Maryland College Park on Jan. 31. Only approximately 33% of applicants across the country received an acceptance to UMD through early action this year.

UMD rejects over half of applicants early action • 532 Views

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Junior Jia Micalizzi stops at Playa Bowls in Cabin John Village for a acai bowl after participating in a 5k run with her field hockey team.

Cabin John Village takes a food flip • 208 Views

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Data from the spring 2025 MCPS High School Staff Climate Survey.

Administration aims to rebuild fractured staff work culture • 199 Views

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Junior Kirsten Sinkler uses her break from school work to play Block Blast on Jan. 13.

Addiction or stress reliever: Block Blast is new big thing • 177 Views

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Sophomore Catherine Bucsa (this writer) stops by Cava and Sweetgreen's nearby Rockville locations to try their popular customized salad bowls. "Both locations offer pickup and door dash, which is really nice," sophomore Meara Liebetrau said.

The delicious debate: Cava vs. Sweetgreen • 139 Views

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