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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

September 17, 2025

Rockshire Mall has been demolished and fenced off as the renovation process is underway. Photo courtesy The MocoShow

Rebuilding Rockshire: The plan

September 17, 2025

The MCPS Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor are responsible for implementing and executing policies that impact MCPS students, staff and community members. This school year marks Taylor's second as superintendent, and has introduced changes in the county. "Dr. Taylor is a consequential figure in MCPS’ recent history. Given the school system’s recent challenges, its boundary study, its academic program analysis and its large budget increase this year, it was a good time to assess the start of Dr. Taylor’s tenure,” Adam Pagnucco, writer and founder of Montgomery Perspective, said. Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons

Superintendent Dr. Taylor’s leadership sparks change throughout county

September 17, 2025

Girls' cross country begins their race against Churchill on the stadium track on Sept. 9. Photo courtesy Luke Gabrielle

Off to the races: Cross country heads into season

September 16, 2025

Sophomore Ansh Singh works on his AP Seminar work, which has built off of the summer work that he completed.

AP summer assignments spark mixed reactions from students

September 16, 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 • 275 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 • 120 Views

3

Senior Sydney Chaikin (this writer) opens her UMD acceptance letter on Jan. 31, as did the other 122 accepted students from this school.

UMD solidifies reputation as public ivy • 120 Views

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The featured novels are some of the most challenged and banned books in the United States. They have been banned due to complaints about their inclusion of profanity, violence and blasphemy, though these books are also considered literary classics.

Read what they don’t want you to read: Three books to explore in wake of imminent ban • 61 Views

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On Sept. 13 at the first home game against Rockville, seniors Parsa Hashemi, Abe Tare, Maddie Sisco, and Noah Friedman show school spirit by wearing red, white, and blue and cheering for the Patriots.

Gameday etiquette: A fan’s guide to enjoying high school football • 53 Views

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