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Top ten things to watch on Disney+ during spring break

Top ten things to watch on Disney+ during spring break

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters March 17, 2021

Disney+ has taken the world by storm, offering all of the content Disney owns/makes. With Spring Break fast approaching, and with everyone still in quarantine here are the top ten things to watch on Disney+. 1)...

The corrupt rich want to stay rich and keep the poor down.

What is happening with the GameStop stock market?

Isabella Luna, Features Managing Editor February 3, 2021

This all started when Ryan Cohen, Co-founder of Chewy.com started investing in GameStop (GME), in which he put  about $76 million this past year and has been continuously pushing GameStop to move its...

Business Manager and News Managing Editor Luke Swander gives his review of Pixars new movie Soul.

New Pixar movie full of ‘Soul,’ fantastic music

Luke Swander, Business Manager and News Managing Editor February 5, 2021

Everything that’s happened in the last year hasn’t allowed for many movies to be released, and movies that were planned to be released were postponed.  But luckily, a few were able to make it to the...

Staying at home and adjusting to working at home isnt easy, not to mention the odd ailments youll receive.

Weird 2021 ailments that aren’t covid

Christopher Weikert, Opinion Editor January 25, 2021

With everyone quarantining from your not-so friendly neighborhood disease, we’ve mostly forgotten about other things that put a significant dent in our health while in quarantine.  In light of that,...

The next MCPS superintendent must be someone who understands the importance of quality education in  virtual learning and in-person learning for all students, particularly students of color.

Smith’s departure leaves room for growth in Montgomery County

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2021

In light of the recent news of Superintendent Jack Smith retiring, it is imperative that MCPS be on the search for a new superintendent who is inclusive, specifically a new superintendent who is more interested...

Recent news of insurrectionists storming the nations capitol is the antithesis of patriotism.

Dear people who stormed the Capitol, from a young, Black, female American

Kayla Holt, Opinion Managing Editor and Social Media Director January 11, 2021

Dear domestic terrorists claiming to be patriots, The year 2020 decided it wasn't finished with us once America received the joyous experience of watching you storm the Capitol, something that hadn't...

Things might not go back to how they were before the pandemic.

Pandemic paranoia might linger even after the virus is less of a threat

Mina Graham, Opinion Managing Editor January 8, 2021

Many people got used to being extra cautious this year. While there is always negative news shown in the media, this year is special in the sense that everyone can relate to a common issue: COVID-19. When...

Acknowledging the importance of loving our bodies is the most crucial thing during these unsettling times.

Do not neglect your health during COVID-19

Isabella Luna, Features Managing Editor December 23, 2020

New doctors’ appointment! I can’t wait to go! But wait, behold, the Covid-19 anxiety. Feeling anxious about your soon to be doctors appointment? You’re not alone. As the cases rise, the last...

Traumatizing medical history of minorities and distrust of government worries and angers people of color to the point of not receiving a vaccine.

People of color have every reason to not trust the healthcare system—but vaccines are vital

Grace Edwards and Hawi Yohannes January 4, 2021

New Year resolutions for 2021:  Get the COVID-19 vaccine.  Survive high school.  Get the COVID-19 vaccine. Get into college.  Get the COVID-19 vaccine.  Get the COVID-19 vaccine. Are...

Happy Holidays from The Current staff! Here are some things you can do to have fun during winter break during a pandemic

Top ten things to do during a pandemic winter break

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor December 21, 2020

This winter season can not be celebrated the same way as previous years, but there are still tons of different ways to get some holiday cheer, and be in the holiday spirit! 1) Watch Christmas movies This...

Celebrities making the Black Lives Matter Movement a trend, is not activism.

Performative activism diminishes important causes instead of promoting them

Tasha Kibue, News Editor December 11, 2020

The year 2020 has brought many tragedies and has shed light on the oppression that people of color have endured for many years; especially Black people. Police brutality continues to be a huge topic in...

Rising COVID-19 cases make Montgomery Countys plans to reopen a safety hazard.

Now is not the time for students to go back to school. Here’s why

Joshua Burgos, Opinion Managing Editor December 14, 2020

Given the current state of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates, it would be worse to send students back to school any time soon. The Board of Education previously announced metrics that they...

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