The rising generation of high school students is becoming convinced that they can multitask better than ever before. Unfortunately, they’re not doing themselves any favors--under 2% of the population...

Three years ago, I was starting high school. Though geographically challenged and somehow height-challenged looking up at all the titaning seniors, I was ready to work. I had the fuel to work through the...

“You know what I’ve had…” says Hale, a senior at Leonardtown “it.” The collective body of the left side of Mr. Guffy’s 5th period class room, replies with confused head cocks and a “what”...

Weaving our red minivan down the highway, my mother beat on her horn and muttered strange things under her breath. My brother was too busy reverse-engineering her phone to notice but I took note of every...

WHAT’S UP GURL? How are you? Are you feeling happy? Positive? Confident? I certainly hope so! It’s SO important for you to feel good about yourself and be confident in who you are. You are a beautiful...

There is a reason why dads have this nifty little mantra: a happy wife, a happy life. Us spawn of these couples understand our fathers completely. That is not to say that fathers are tame by any stretch...

The Addams Family is another hit going up on the ROSE players stage this coming weekend. It is the perfect mix of dark comedy and some, shall we say, spice. The dances are electric, and the leads are talented...

A few weeks ago, after I settled into my Saturday-morning-TV-watching position on the couch, my mother did the unthinkable. She had me answer her cellphone. It sounds innocent enough; a call comes in and...

Everyone gets sick, it’s inevitable. The biggest problem after being sick for most students is making up missed school work. As someone who goes through this pretty regularly, I’d like to provide some...

  As the holidays grow near, gift shopping for friends becomes increasingly hectic. Friends’ gifts can be costly, so save your cash this season with these DIY, budget-friendly, Pinterest-inspired...

In light of the recent election, many students and teachers are feeling disgruntled and/or unsafe, especially in their school environments. This behavior all across America has inspired a new movement...

  The Leonardtown girl’s lacrosse team is the most decorated in the Southern Maryland region. They have brought home 11 Southern Maryland Athletic Conference titles. Last year, they brought home...