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Justin Miller, staff writer

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Sophomore Timothy Ouyang celebrates after spiking it through the Clarksburg defense.

Boys’ volleyball accomplishes multiple comebacks, propelling them into regional champions

Justin Miller, staff writer
May 29, 2023
Senior Jared Su sets it up for senior Felipe Lemgruber to spike on the Gaithersburg defense.

Boys’ volleyball dominates regular season in preparation for playoff run

Justin Miller, staff writer
May 8, 2023
For a multiple choice Monday test in AP Statistics, teacher Chris Schreckengost put up three separate timers for standard time, one and a half time, and double time.

Leveling the academic playing field: How extended time provides equitable environment for all students

Justin Miller, staff writer
April 1, 2023
Senior Nikhil Bakshi uses the GoFan app to buy the 036;6 ticket for the varsity boys' playoff basketball game

Lack of equity in MCPS athletics: Why paying for tickets is unfair for students

Justin Miller, staff writer
March 2, 2023
On Black Friday senior Luke Danielian purchased new sweat pants from Champion and bathing suits from Brooks Brother

A day of chaos or an online shopping spree: Black Friday versus Cyber Monday

Justin Miller, staff writer
December 19, 2022
Penn State fans get hype at the white out game as the team comes out of the tunnel for the second half.

Seniors embark on nationwide search for perfect college

Justin Miller, staff writer
December 12, 2022
Junior Lauren Smith spikes the ball into the Rockets' defense, giving the Patriots a lead in the third set.

Volleyball bests Magruder to be county champions

Justin Miller, staff writer
November 4, 2022
Senior Peter Stanton-Shepherd guards freshman Chase Mitchell in 1v1 tournament in basketball class. This is the first time since 2019 where students are allowed to play in a 1v1 tournament due to Covid precautions and social distancing.

Covid aftermath: students not out of woods yet

Justin Miller, staff writer
October 6, 2022
Hulu released "Shoresy" on May 13.

Hulu releases must-watch comedy ‘Shoresy’

Justin Miller, staff writer
June 13, 2022
The story of the Showtime Lakers was released on HBO Max on Mar. 22.

The story of the greatest dynasty in sports: the Showtime Lakers

Justin Miller, staff writer
May 8, 2022
Channing Tatum portrays a former soldier in "Dog."

‘Dog’ starring Channing Tatum released Feb. 18

Justin Miller, online sports editor
March 31, 2022
In American Underdog, a movie released on Dec. 25, audiences are wowed with Zachary Levi's portrayal of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner.

Zachary Levi plays Kurt Warner in film ‘American Underdog’

Justin Miller, online sports editor
March 1, 2022
Cobra Kai season four released on Dec. 31, 2021.

Does Cobra Kai live up to the hype?

Justin Miller, online sports editor
January 21, 2022
Marvel's new show Hawkeye stars Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld.

Is‌ ‌Marvel’s‌ ‌new‌ ‌show‌ ‌Hawkeye‌ ‌a‌ ‌miss‌ ‌or‌ ‌is‌ ‌it‌ ‌a‌ ‌Bullseye?‌ ‌

Justin Miller, online sports editor
December 16, 2021
The Mortal Combat movie was released on Apr. 23.

New Mortal Kombat movie fails to live up to hype

Justin Miller, staff writer
June 1, 2021
A jersey of Tweety Bird from the original Space Jam film

Space Jam 2 set to release July 16

Justin Miller, staff writer
May 6, 2021
#3 seed Xavier vs. #14 seed Georgia: March 20, 2008 NCAA Tournament from the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.

Top five March Madness moments

Justin Miller, staff writer
March 31, 2021
Conversation Hearts are a common candy around Valentine's Day, but where do they rank among other candies?

Ranking the best Valentine’s Day candies

Justin Miller, staff writer
February 23, 2021
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald gets tackled by division rival Patrick Willis as time expires.

Reviewing the only exclusively streamed NFL game this year

Justin Miller, staff writer
January 31, 2021
Actor Chris Hemsworth stars in the Netflix movie Extraction

Flaws in Netflix movie “Extraction”

Justin Miller, staff writer
December 23, 2020
Sophomores, Parker Lebowitz, Ethan Kuan, Eli Goozh and Zach Hallegean play basketball while being socially distanced.

How to stay positive during this unprecedented time

Justin Miller, staff writer
November 24, 2020
Sophomore Peter Stanton-Shepard gets excited for the Lakers championship.

Did the bubble meet expectations?

Justin Miller, staff writer
October 27, 2020
Sophomore Peter Stanton Shepard is filling his time binge watching The Umbrella Academy.

Top 8 Quarantine Hobbies

Justin Miller, staff writer
October 1, 2020
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