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The Current is here to help you decide what exactly you should do this Valentines day.

Top five things to do this Valentine’s Day

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters January 31, 2022

As the dreaded day approaches, you may be wondering, "What should I do this Valentine's Day?" Well lucky for you, we have a list of things you can do with your Valentine (or friends)! If you're single,...

Sanjay Fernando talks about the changes he would make to Montgomery County if he was king.

How Sanjay would run MoCo if he were king

Sanjay Fernando January 27, 2022

Many people have been unhappy with the way Montgomery County has been running things lately, so I propose a solution. Convert MoCo to an absolute monarchy, run by the most qualified and obvious candidate,...

As COVID cases rise, communities begin to wonder if it is still safe to continue with sports.

Is it time to put a pause on sports?

Julien Payen January 21, 2022

On Monday, December 20, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all non-athletic extracurricular activities were suspended until January 18 at the earliest. But with the increase in COVID-19...

In a totally real, completely non-satirical satire, Josh explains how to fix the staffing shortage

Totally non-satirical solution to MCPS’ staff shortage

Joshua Burgos, Associate Editor January 19, 2022

Okay, I guess some people didn't really understand if a previous article was satire or not. I understand the confusion, so I've come to clear some things up. Who knows for real? I mean take it as you will,...

These are the top six most anticipated movies of 2022. Get excited!

Get that popcorn ready for these exciting new movie releases

Tasha Kibue, News Editor January 26, 2022

Throughout this next year, we have some thrilling movies to look forward to; ranging from high-action movies to thrilling horrors. Here are the top six highly anticipated movie releases of 2022 and a little...

While COVID-19 cases rise in-person learning continues, getting tested frequently is a necessity.

Rapid test kits need to be distributed to students weekly

Mina Graham, Associate Editor January 18, 2022

Giving out a free rapid test kit to all students was a great idea. One could even say it was an amazing idea. However, it would be senseless to not give out tests every week. Montgomery County Public...

By order of the capybara wizard, Watkins Mill will be seceding from Montgomery County, effective immediately.

Watkins Mill secedes from Montgomery County, forms autonomous school district

Joshua Burgos, Associate Editor January 14, 2022

As the unofficial official, super important, totally legit representative of the Watkins Mill High School community, I hereby declare our separation from the Montgomery County Public School System. Reasoning?...

Screenshot of the Montgomery County Public Schools Community Conversation that left 1600 questions unanswered.

MCPS leaves over 1600 questions unanswered in ‘Community Conversation’

Ryleigh Waters, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

On Wednesday, January 12, Board of Education officials met with Montgomery County officials on Zoom to discuss the current circumstances of Montgomery County Public Schools staying open, as well as address...

Taking precautions for COVID-19 is necessary to reduce the spread of the virus as well as get back to normal.

Covid-19 precautions to take this winter to keep everyone safe

Ryleigh Waters, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2022

We are seeing a higher number of cases increase in and outside of schools with the new year beginning and everyone going back to work/school. With people who visited over the winter holidays or break,...

We get it. We wish everything was normal too. But unlike MCPS, were not gonna pretend its fine when its not.

Going virtual for two weeks is the safest option for all MCPS schools

Ryleigh Waters, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2022

Positive COVID-19 cases have surged rapidly across Montgomery County, following the cold weather and the end of the holiday season. Despite this, the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education...

New Years resultion stress is the result of putting unhealthy pressure on yourself to achieve goals, whether realistic or not.

Constant self-comparison through material resolutions adds pressure to the New Year

Andrea Gordon, Features Managing Editor January 6, 2022

With the start of the new year, discussions of goals for the next 12 months have once again taken over family conversations, group chat discussions, and social media pages.  Yet, something about the...

School shootings are highly desensitized in our world today, but it is a reality our youth often faces.

More lives will be lost if no action is taken against school shootings

Ryleigh Waters, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

In light of a school shooting in Michigan, the colorful infographics published and reposted throughout Instagram have returned, stating “4 were lost” in big bold letters.  The news stations blindly...

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