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Carter Jones, managing editor emeritus

Carter Jones is a 2022 graduate. He loves listening to music, playing the guitar, and watching basketball. You can find him on Instagram @_carterjones1 and at [email protected].

All content by Carter Jones
Next year, Carter Jones will be attending the University of Georgia.

Carter’s reflection: Saying farewell to Common Sense, reminiscing on lifetime of memories

Carter Jones, managing editor emeritus
May 26, 2022
U.S. mens National Team star Christian Pulisic was in action on the pitch during a match against the Trinidad and Tobago mens National Team. Pulisic looks to help guide the U.S. to success on soccers biggest stage during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

U.S. men’s national soccer team looks to make noise, shock world in 2022 FIFA World Cup

Carter Jones, managing editor
May 1, 2022
Senior Hannah Eisenfeld cradles the baby doll that she was assigned to watch over throughout the school day.

Sociology baby unit reflects hardships, toils of family life

Carter Jones, managing editor
March 25, 2022
Racers trek along in a biathlon during the skiing session at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Biathlons consist of cross country skiing and rifle shooting. Norway won six gold medals in these events.

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics displayed challenges for athletes amidst public controversy

Carter Jones, managing editor
February 27, 2022
MCPS aims to increase testing at schools as the Omicron variant spreads.

CDC and MCPS COVID Guidelines – How do they compare?

Carter Jones, managing editor
January 16, 2022
Westfield Montgomery Mall attempts to draw in Black Friday shoppers with the wide range of stores that it offers.

Black Friday raises concerns regarding supply challenges, gathers excitement from consumers

Carter Jones, managing editor
December 20, 2021
Junior Richard McDaniel watches the performances at the fall coffeehouse from one of the tables.

Fall coffeehouse draws tremendous praise, excitement from students

Carter Jones, managing editor
November 19, 2021
Jimi Hendrix plays his white Fender Stratocaster during a live show on television in 1967.

Anniversary‌ ‌Jimi‌ ‌Hendrix’‌ ‌death‌ ‌is‌ ‌reminder‌ ‌of‌ ‌his‌ ‌long-standing‌ ‌musical‌ ‌influence‌ ‌

Carter Jones, managing editor
October 19, 2021
Senior Jay Kannan takes advantage of the advisory period to do school work.

Return to traditional full-day schedule is jarring wake-up call; addition of daily advisory period draws mixed opinions

Carter Jones, managing editor
September 22, 2021
Royal Blood, composed of bassist and singer Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher, play a live gig in 2017.

Carter’s Record Reviews: Duo Royal Blood make waves with new album ‘Typhoons’

Carter Jones, managing editor
May 30, 2021
The Weeknd performs live. His debut mixtape, entitled House of Balloons, has recently been rereleased as the original form of the album for its 10th anniversary.

Carter’s Record Reviews: The Weeknd’s ‘House of Balloons’: 10 Years Later

Carter Jones, sports editor
April 27, 2021
Daft Punk is comprised of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (left) and Thomas Bangalter (right). Their 28-year career, beginning in 1993, has come to an end eight years after their most recent studio release.

Carter’s Record Reviews: Daft Punk call it quits after 28 years – a recap of their illustrious career

Carter Jones, sports editor
March 23, 2021
Weezer plays a live show. Ok Human is their 14th studio album, with their 15th expected to drop in May.

Carter’s Record Reviews: Weezer’s “Ok Human” marks turning point in band’s sound, but is not best album of 2021 material

Carter Jones, sports editor
February 25, 2021
Rapper Kid Cudis third album in the Man on the Moon series was released after a decade-long hiatus.

Carter’s Record Reviews: ‘Man on the Moon 3’ comes through with great depth, heavily emotional experience

Carter Jones, sports editor
January 24, 2021
A collage of The Strokes live shows between 2019-2020. From left to right - singer Julian Casablancas; guitarist Nick Valensi; bassist Nikolai Fraiture; guitarist Albert Hammond Jr.; drummer Fabrizio Moretti.

Carter’s Record Reviews: ‘New Abnormal’ by The Strokes does not disappoint

Carter Jones, sports editor
December 20, 2020
Pictured is the cover art for the album, Song Machine, by virtual band Gorillaz. The album has garnered critical acclaim for the variety of collaborations and genres featured.

Carter’s Record Reviews: New Gorillaz record satisfies with unforeseen collaborations, excellent songs

Carter Jones, sports editor
November 20, 2020
Tom Holland, right, stars as the main character, Arvin Russell, in the Devil All the Time.

‘The Devil All the Time’ shocks with intriguing storyline, suspenseful action

Carter Jones, sports editor
October 19, 2020
Tenet is rated PG-13. It was released on Sept. 3, and has a 7.9/10 on IMDb.

“Tenet” mesmerizes with complex storyline

Carter Jones, Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
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