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The HACU is committed to fighting for equal rights and a higher education for the Hispanic community.

[Photo] Hispanic Latino Student Union provides safe space

Raquel DeAlmeida, staff writer
November 16, 2020
According to Ocean Conservancy, 80% of ocean trash is a product of land based litter such as plastic bags, straws, and cans.

[Photo] MoCo Clean and Green Club aims to improve county

Jordan Needleman, staff writer
November 13, 2020
This image shows a soccer goal on a field in England.

[Photo] Ted Lasso renewed for season 2 after rave reviews

Mason Berk, staff writer
October 28, 2020
Instagram's parent company Facebook is one of the main targets of the documentary highlighting the dangers social media can have on mental health and the spread of fake news.

[Photo] The Social Dilemma renews scrutiny on big tech; renews calls for action

Joaquin Moreno, staff writer
October 28, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden, who President Donald Trump attacked at the debate, talks to the press.

[Photo] First presidential debate provides more entertainment than politics, encompassed by interjections from both Trump and Biden

Daniel Sofer, staff writer
October 27, 2020
South Park character Randy Marsh presents his idea of the Pandemic Special in front of the town of South Park.

[Photo] South Park Pandemic Special does not disappoint

Ethan Stoller, staff writer
October 25, 2020
President Donald Trump (left) and former Vice President Joe Biden (right) squared off in the first presidential debate on September 29th at Shelia and Eric Samson Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Photo] Riley Rates: The First Presidential Debate

Riley Jordan, editor-in-chief
October 24, 2020
The World Series will take place at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

[Photo] Fans enjoy intense finish to MLB playoffs

Rob Carpenter, sports editor
October 23, 2020
Wootton has not had students flooding the hallways and Commons in seven months due to the Coronavirus.

[Photo] Students question whether going back to school second semester is the safest choice

Jenna Lind, managing editor
October 23, 2020
Zendaya struts on the red carpet for the premier of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in Hollywood, California on June 26, 2019.

[Photo] An in-depth look at Zendaya’s career- from Disney Channel star to Emmy winner

Betty Berhane, managing editor
October 21, 2020
HalfSmoke, originally located in Washington D.C., offers varying dishes with the local delicacy "half-smoke" sausage.

[Photo] Popular sausage restaurant to open in Rockville

Mason Berk, staff writer
October 5, 2020
A COVID-19 Outbreak Map of the USA, per 100,000 residents for each county.

[Photo] Income inequality worsens due to COVID-19 pandemic

Elliot Wang, news editor
October 5, 2020
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[Photo] Shortened AP Exams yield contrasting opinions

Simon Kidane, news editor
September 30, 2020
Khan‌ ‌Academy‌ ‌is‌ ‌one‌ ‌resource‌ ‌students‌ ‌say‌ ‌is‌ ‌helpful,‌ ‌especially‌ ‌for‌ ‌math‌ ‌and‌ ‌science. Users also see on average a 39 point improvement when using Khan Academy’s official SAT practice for six or more hours.

[Photo] Online resources support students during virtual semester

Jake Dolan, features editor
September 30, 2020
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