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Junior Ava Nieto rushes to complete all her classwork before the deadlines. “I feel like the deadlines are so much more challenging to reach especially because of my workload,” Nieto said. Photo courtesy Ava Nieto

A new school year: A new way to grade

September 19, 2025

Students can apply to park at this school's parking lot. Seniors are given priority when applying, meaning it can be difficult for juniors to get spots. "We understand their frustrations but we've been doing it this way for a long time," Business Administrator Arlin De La Rosa said.

Do juniors deserve parking spots?

September 19, 2025

New counseling department head Maureen Ponce completes work in her office. In addition to spending her time doing the necessary tasks for her position, she also spends extra time learning about how to best run the department. “I am super invested in our progression. I invest a lot of time on my own learning to understand my profession, the research that's been done and the type of program that we’re supposed to run for kids," Ponce said.

Looking back, looking forward: new counseling head Maureen Ponce plans for the future

September 19, 2025

The Ohio State University is one of many schools that require a counselor recommendation. For this school, they use Naviance to upload all materials, which has to be done by a counselor. Image courtesy The Ohio State University

Six counselors leave; seniors feel effects on college applications

September 19, 2025

Seniors Zoi Bourazani, Roshali Nemaya, Gabriella Gberby, Alina Parikh, Ruth Bayou and Sophia Shapiro showcase their graduation-themed car decorations in front of the football stadium. Photo courtesy Gabriella Gberby

Markers and media: Seniors partake in car decorating tradition

September 19, 2025

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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 • 280 Views

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

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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 • 116 Views

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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 • 80 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.

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