I’ve lived for 18 years and for the entirety of my time on Earth, a constant tragedy has existed: school shootings. With every dark tunnel, there is a light at the end; right now we’re fighting...

Throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to live in an area that takes pride in the amount of diversity there is. My peers and people all around me come from different backgrounds and cultures. I...

In the Montgomery County Public Schools system, all students are required to take a history class as a credit to graduate. But African American history or Latin history are only offered as electives which...

Harvey Weinstein's recent trial and conviction is changing the conversation about how society interprets and defines sexual assault and rape. This change is vital—especially for girls who may not even...

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.”  Two...

Over the years, there has been a rising concern about the dangers of climate change. From the Australian bush fires to rising temperatures in the Arctic, it is important that we become more environmentally...

I, Arthur Siqueira, am the most tech-savvy and hard-working person on The Current newspaper staff. After two years on staff and taking varied positions (two positions that I barely fulfill), I still don’t...

For as long as I can remember, school has always been something I was good at. I excelled in my grades, I worked hard, and I constantly focused on planning out my future after high school. I thought I...

As Montgomery County Public School officials embark on a new initiative to combat discrimination, racial hate, and bias, I want to lend my voice to share my story and address what I believe is the root...

As a huge language enthusiast, I find myself frustrated with how most language classes/courses approach learning a language. If someone does not have the possibility to join a language course or despises...

There are 27 high schools in Montgomery County, but there is only one that we want to attend. These are our top five favorite things about Watkins Mill High School. Because who’s to say we aren’t the...

There is no going back now. This is the reality we live in and there is nothing you can do about it. "I am become Death, destroyer of worlds," whispered the marketing executive who created this monstrosity...