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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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Symbolism in Super Bowl’s Halftime Show

Sasha Golubchyk, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

The NFL's 59th Super Bowl, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, was hosted in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. The annual event dazzles the public and quite literally puts...

Hassan Nazir reaches 1,000 point milestone

Hassan Nazir reaches 1,000 point milestone

Josephine Guy, Sports Managing Editor January 31, 2025

Senior Hassan Nazir achieved a remarkable milestone during the Blake basketball game this Monday scoring his 1,000th point in his high school career. Hassan is the third boy in Watkins Mill history to...

Clearing the Way: Addressing MOCO's Challenges with Student Safety

Clearing the Way: Addressing MOCO’s Challenges with Student Safety

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor January 17, 2025

This past week, we experienced three snow days. While I was among those grateful for the unexpected break right after winter break, my appreciation quickly turned to frustration when I returned on Thursday...

Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Compassion and Service

Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Compassion and Service

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor January 10, 2025

 On December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100. His legacy will endure for generations. From founding the Carter Center, which focuses on human...

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

Hillary Juarez, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

As The Current nears the Holiday break, we’d like to highlight one of the many celebrations occurring around this time. The Current’s highlight is none other than Kwanzaa's welcoming of the 2025 New...

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