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#SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket Challenge- Mental Health Matters

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor May 1, 2025

The Ice Bucket Challenge first gained popularity in 2014 to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system disease that weakens muscles. In March 2025, the University of South...

IB Success Toolkit: Your Guide to Test Prep

IB Success Toolkit: Your Guide to Test Prep

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor April 29, 2025

It’s IB testing season, and chances are you’re feeling stressed. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. To help you in your academic journey, here are some links to various subjects along with...

The Cookie Business is Back!

The Cookie Business is Back!

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2025

Watkins Mill High School is bringing back the cookie business: piping hot cookies are being sold on every Wednesday before lunch. Special Education teacher Terchrisha Lawrence is running the cookie...

Cam Cooks

Cam Cooks

Hillary Juarez, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Holding a knife in one hand and a passion for flavor in the other, senior Cameron Jones turns mere ingredients into unforgettable foods with rich flavor and taste like no other.  With a skill that...

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Beyoncé Reclaims Black Roots In Country Music

Laranjani English, Guest Contributor March 26, 2025

When Beyonce performed her song “Daddy Lessons” with The Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Awards(CMAs), country star Alan Jackson walked out and Travis Tritt posted a snide remark on Twitter.  Beyonce’s...

Tick-Tock: It’s Not Too Late to Succeed

Tick-Tock: It’s Not Too Late to Succeed

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor March 18, 2025

This upcoming Wednesday is SAT day for Juniors here at Watkins Mill.  Hopefully, everyone taking this assessment has already begun to study. If not, don't worry. Here are some quick yet effective SAT...

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From Scrub to Shine: Celebrating Josephine Cochrane for Women’s History Month

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor March 12, 2025

The dishwasher: an invention that we all use—or at least have access to—in the 21st century. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize women who have made significant achievements, I want...

Staff Hatha Yoga during STEP

Staff Hatha Yoga during STEP

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

Teacher Ligia Gorton is offering Hatha Yoga classes for staff during STEP to bring mindfulness and relieve stress. Gorton—who is a long-term yoga practitioner and a yoga 200 hour teacher—wants to...

Five Watkins Mill Track Stars Head to State Championships

Five Watkins Mill Track Stars Head to State Championships

Hillary Juarez, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

On February 18, PG Sportsplex hosted the 3A West Indoor Track Regionals. Featured in the 55-meter hurdles, 55-meter dash, 300-meter dash and spot put, five outstanding Watkins Mill track stars advanced...

Eva Lake Olan Awarded the Posse Scholarship 2025

Eva Lake Olan Awarded the Posse Scholarship 2025

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor February 27, 2025

Watkins Mill High School is proud to announce that senior Eva Lake Olan has been selected as one of the recipients of this year’s highly esteemed Posse Scholarship. The Posse Scholarship is an award...

Jump Then Fall: a Valentine's Date Horror Story

Jump Then Fall: a Valentine’s Date Horror Story

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor February 19, 2025

Every year, Valentine's Day comes around, and people mess it up in some way, shape or form. Unfortunately, this happened to my friend. I want to clarify that I have her permission to share this, although...

Immig(rines)4Reform Helps to Inform Students about Immigration Policy

Immig(rines)4Reform Helps to Inform Students about Immigration Policy

Brianna Cherry, News Managing Editor February 18, 2025

A new student-led organization, Immig(rines)4Reform, is making waves in the Watkins Mill community by advocating for immigrant rights and providing resources to students. Founded at the start of the school...

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