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These Spring Break hotspots are sure to fill up your schedule with lots of fun throughout the next week.

Best spring break hangout spots

Ayslinn Villalta, Hawi Yohannes April 6, 2022

With spring break coming up, here are a couple of destinations in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas to try new foods, have fun, and take cute pictures. These places will be sure to bring some sunshine...

Many students face student burnout throughout their academic career, including junior Andrea Gordon.

Student burnout causes junior to reassess academic priorities for balance

Andrea Gordon, Features Managing Editor April 5, 2022

Burnout is roughly defined as the lack of motivation that comes from ongoing stress without time to relax or decompress. It applies but isn’t limited to the experiences of students who challenge themselves...

Heres how you can ask that special someone, or even just a friend, to go to prom with you.

Trying to figure out how to ask that special someone to prom? We’ve got you covered!

Vanesa Santos and Jada Kawadza March 31, 2022

Prom is coming up, which means it is time to prepare for how you will ask that special someone to go with you… that is if you even have anyone because some of you are loners. But if the solo life isn't...

Seniors might be feeling stressed thinking about the future, dont worry, just have fun and live without regrets.

What to look forward to after high school

Xavier Serrano March 30, 2022

As the school year nears the end of the year, the scares of real-world responsibilities creep into your mind. Taxes, health insurance, student loans…but surely there are brighter things to look at, right? “Sometimes...

The Current stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ students in Florida, and its completely okay to talk about your sexuality here.

The Current stands with the LGBTQ+ students of Florida

Ryleigh Waters and Krystin Ipina March 28, 2022

In light of the recent, "Don't Say Gay" bill signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, The Current would just like to let the LGBTQ+ students of Florida know that you are welcome in Montgomery...

The recent inflation of gas prices has led to issues for many Americans, and the gas prices reflect the international problems in the world around us.

Nationwide gas prices at an all time high

Ayslinn Villalta and Hawi Yohannes March 29, 2022

Gas prices are still high in Maryland and nationwide, costing more money, and thus making people lose their whole paycheck. There are several problems domestically and internationally that are affecting...

Stairs are a daily struggle for all students when they go to class.

A poem about stairs

Ella Rishell, Opinion Managing Editor March 23, 2022

Stairs, The bane of my existence The cause for my anger in the morning The reminder that no matter how in shape I am I will never make it up the stairs With a full set of lungs Everyday,...

Drivers education is a hassle for many, so why not offer it within schools and combine two different forms of education?

Drivers education should be available in school

Jubril Agboola March 22, 2022

The state of Maryland requires the completion of a driver's education course to be able to obtain a driver’s license. Though this is a requirement, this task is not easy for all families.  For lower-income...

As the Pandemic ends, we have some suggestions of what should be kept in the worlds next chapter of life.

What to keep when the pandemic ends

Hali Janzen, News Editor March 21, 2022

From online shopping to curbside pickup and masks, no one knows when COVID-19 will truly come to an end but as the world keeps spinning, eventually things will go back to normal. As restrictions ease,...

With the recent warm weather prompting thoughts of summer vacation, The Current shares a list of places to go.

Interesting places to go this summer

Michael Quintanilla and Julissa Rodas March 18, 2022

As the weather begins to warm up (even with its constant change due to Maryland weather), we are once again reminded of the approaching summer season.  Summer is obviously the best season, and we're here...

Josh describes his experience of watching the Joker, who cares if he may relate a little?

A super serious totally real review of the movie Joker

Joshua Burgos, The Joker March 16, 2022

The year is 2020, you just screamed into the endless void, regretting every decision you made up until this very point. This is peak conflict, the world is crumbling beneath your very feet, and disease...

The new one minute bell causes unneeded distress and panic—and we beg that it gets changed back as soon as possible.

Please change the one minute bell–we’re begging you

Bidushi Lakhemaru March 14, 2022

I know you hear it. The alarming sound a minute before class starts. The shrieking bells of terror. Maybe it’s fitting because going to class does make me want to shriek in terror too, but honestly,...

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