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The new FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year is significantly less complicated and more accessible than the FAFSA from 2009-2010, featuring gewer questions and available is multiple languages.
Students forced to commit to college without knowing cost
Diya Khetan, staff writer • April 18, 2024
Synergy is an education platform that Montgomery County students use to keep track of their grades and important information. On Mar. 22 an update took place, allowing parents home and online registration screens that display easy navigator tools and user-friendly topics.
Updated Synergy platform affects students, teachers
Shayna Fleischer, staff writer • April 16, 2024
Senior SGA president Rhea Chelar and interim superintendent Dr. Monique Felder after the student testimonies on Mar. 7.
Students testify to Board of Education on school renovation
Lea Weinstein, sports editor, race & equity editor • April 4, 2024
Students from all four grades gathered to watch the student v.s. staff basketball game on Mar. 20, following the administration of the SAT.
Student vs. staff basketball mashup builds spirit, community
Casen Linn, staff writer • April 3, 2024
Profiles
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
Patricia Naylor-Lawson in the 1972 Fife & Drum yearbook (left). Naylor-Lawson substitute teaches during sixth period on Mar. 8 (right).
Patricia Naylor-Lawson: from first graduating class to substitute teaching nearly 50 years later
Elizabeth Mehler, editor in chief • March 27, 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
Opinion
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
Ellie Mollica, online editor in chief • April 18, 2024
The SGA is currently holding an AP, SAT and ACT textbook drive in room 181 completely free of charge. Students can donate books and/or take them for use.
Test prep can be worth paying high costs
April 18, 2024
Posters hung up throughout the halls encourage students to register to vote. Students also had the opportunity to register at school on Feb. 20 and 21.
Allyship in the Election Year
April 16, 2024
Despite not being allowed to paint their parking spots, seniors gather together before the school year begins to decorate their cars with washable paint.
A Splash of personality: Should seniors be allowed to paint their parking spaces?
April 4, 2024
Reviews
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
Casen Linn, staff writer • 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
The IMAX poster for Dune: Part Two is displayed in the RIO AMC theater. The poster shows a critical scene in the film, where Paul leads an army of Fremen and Sandworms. Frank Herbert wanted the book to be a cautionary tale, a warning against charismatic religious leaders, the films director Denis Villeneuve said.
Dune: Part Two, a masterclass in filmmaking
March 21, 2024
Features
The SAT was created in 1926 and remained on paper until this spring, when it switched to online. An SAT study guide from 2005 is now rendered obsolete.
College Board’s switch to Online SAT: the good, the bad and the ugly
Alex Balian, sports editor • April 18, 2024
The new Minnesota state flag includes the eight-pointed star representing the North Star because one of Minnesotas nicknames is the North Star state. This comes from the state motto LÉtoile du Nord, which translates to The Star of the North in French.
Flag News: States revise flags for modern times
April 18, 2024
Alumna Jessica Winson and sophomore Emory Scofield stand outside the University of Maryland campus. I miss being able to see the same people every day, Winson said.
The college experience: class of 2023 alumni give their take
April 17, 2024
AOIT is an academic program for students interested in technology and computer science. AOIT student Maya Bellamy said, I decided to do AOIT because I have always enjoyed my science and computer science classes.
Students explore future careers through academic programs
April 16, 2024
Columns
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
Media Specialist Tammie Burk picks out books for her monthly themed display. She chooses books based on important topics happening that month as well as whats popular.
What is the world reading?
Emma Karcz, news editor • March 23, 2024
Garlic bread grilled cheese and tomato soup are a great choice for lunch.
Culinary quest: Garlic bread grilled cheese and tomato soup
Heerah Jayakumar, features editor, race & equity editor • March 21, 2024
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