Why Montgomery County’s protection of natural hairstyles matters
Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
December 2, 2019
My hair is my crown. I cherish my curls, and my strength lies within the naps that are so often referred to in a negative connotation. For years, black women’s hair was seen as unprofessional, un-kept, distracting, and ugly. It's hard to believe that a person's hair could keep them from getting...
Types of relatives you will see this Thankgiving
Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
Thanksgiving break is approaching fast, and if you have a crazy family, which most people do, you're in need of a serious survival guide. Here's a list of the relatives you will have to deal with this year during the holidays. The host/hostess This relative loves giant get-togethers and family events. The...
Senior offers perfect clapbacks for awkward Thanksgiving questions
Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
November 26, 2019
It’s that time of the year again where the entire family gets together, and if you have a crazy family like I do, sometimes Thanksgiving can be a drag. Whether it’s your crazy aunt who argues with everyone or the drunk uncle who can’t hold his own, if your family is anything like mine, you ha...
Why TI’s ‘virginity check’ is a privacy violation
Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
Rapper T.I. publicly and proudly admitted on the podcast Ladies Like Us that he accompanies his daughter to the gynecologist every year to ensure that her hymen is intact in an attempt to ensure she is still a virgin. First of all, in what world is it acceptable for a father to disregard his daughter'...
Elrich makes correct decision in banning ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag
November 12, 2019
The "Thin Blue Line" flag was gifted by a local resident and his son to a Germantown police station in Montgomery County but has sparked controversy across the state. Governor Larry Hogan took a picture with the flag after Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich stated that the flag will not be hung in ...
Little brother’s spooky nighttime habits make senior nervous
Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and felt like someone was watching you? I have. My brother is... strange, to say the least. But before I give you details about his creepy habits, you should know two things. 1) My bedroom is directly across the hall from his and, 2) The access...
Comparing impeachment to lynching is a gross misrepresentation of a painful aspect of history
Kayla Holt, Feature Editor
October 30, 2019
A lynching is defined as the unlawful murder of someone for an alleged crime without a trial. President Donald Trump used this word to describe the preliminary hearing to determine if there should be an impeachment trial for his actions. I wish I could say I didn't see this coming, but this is...
Paranormal activity seeks out spooky junior, who sees all
Kayla Holt, Features Editor
October 29, 2019
I'm not crazy. I just occasionally see and hear things that don't exist. Before someone calls the psych ward, let me explain how this works. I see faces in nearly everything I look at and I hear voices all the time, especially in my sleep. At first I thought they were just nightmares or dreams, but...
Who gets to decide I’m too old to trick or treat?
Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 24, 2019
Trick or Treat, give me something good to eat! But if you’re older than eight, please stay home? “You’re too old to trick or treat.” Yet we’re too young to be involved in politics? When we actually want to be involved in things that are deemed “adult business,” then we’re too young. And w...
How to thrive during the school year based on your grade level
Jade Pinkowitz, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2019
In nine months, I will be done with high school forever. While that may sound like a long time, trust me, it's not. High school goes by much faster than you realize. So here are some tips to make the most of the time you have here. Freshmen: Freshman year is crucial. You'll worry less about colleges...
Active shooters are traumatizing kids, drills are not
Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 1, 2019
Recently, articles have popped up pushing the idea that "active shooter drills are traumatizing" and calling for schools to ban them. As a high school senior, this directly affects me. These articles aren’t directed toward the actual students this is going to affect, they’re directed towards th...
Everyone learns differently: there’s no shame in community college
Amelia Burton, Opinion Managing Editor
September 10, 2019
What college do you want to attend? Have you finished your college essay? Are your SAT scores good enough? Seniors are constantly bombarded with numerous questions that are supposed to help us get into college. But why aren’t we asking questions like, “Are you okay?” “Have you eaten to...
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