The Situation in Myanmar
Kabir Bains-Shepard, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
There are thousands of refugees entering Bangladesh each day. They cross the border of Myanmar where the state military has launched a violent and chaotic attack against an ethnic minority group called the Rohingya. The United Nations (UN) reported that since August 2017 about 400,000 Rohingya men...
Hogan’s New Law
Kyleigh Garner, Senior Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
According to the Washington Post, Governor Hogan has advised a new law that provides scholarships for community college of up to $5,000 to students whose families collect less than $150,000 a year and adults earning less than $100,000. Maryland would cover tuition left over after factoring in ot...
What’s Up With Infinity War?
Emily Carpenter, Sophomore Writer
June 11, 2018
Recently, the new Marvel cinematic masterpiece Infinity War was released, and unless you have been living in another universe, you have probably heard about it or saw it on opening weekend. Infinity War is the fourth installment of the Avengers series and proved to be the most anticipated movie of t...
The NBA is Rigged
Drake Thomas, Sophomore Writer
June 11, 2018
“The NBA is rigged”, it seems like a commonly used phrase during the NBA season and even more in the playoffs. Everyone has their opinions about how the league could be rigged or fixed towards one team or player. I am here to tell you mine. The NBA cares more about making money and increa...
The Man of Animation
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
With the passing of Walt Disney’s 115th birthday, it seems right to honor this revolutionary man. Walt Disney is probably best known for the creation of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World, and almost every animated movie you loved as a child. However, very little is known about this larger-than-life cha...
Is Fan Art Real Art
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
Art is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. This often comes in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Many people think that fan art, or art based off of a previously e...
In an Ironic Way
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
We’ve all said it. Oh my god, she makes me want to kill myself. We’ve all done it, extending our pointer finger out with our thumb up, bringing it to our head. Bang. It’s all a joke right? What if it’s not? What if the off-hand comment about dying is a cry for help? We all go to those Suicide Prevention ...
Report Cards
Regan Walker, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
It is that time of the year again Raiders. Cue the dramatic piano chords: report card season. It is that wonderful time at the end of each quarter where students have to present their successes and mistakes in school to their parents. Of course, this is a different sort of season than your parents rem...
8 Ways to Fight Your Phone Addiction
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
Social media has become a fixture in society. It’s difficult to remember what life was like before everybody and their mother had a smart phone. Remember in elementary school, when you would come home and try to get your homework done as soon as possible so your mom would let you go play soccer, r...
Virginia Tech
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
As a military brat, I’ve lived in a few contrasting environments. From sunny San Diego, to the scorching Mojave Desert, to the swamps of southern Maryland, I’ve pretty much seen it all. Even though I can easily adapt to new environments and love traveling, it’s not exactly thrilling to be told wh...
Disney Channel’s Prime
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, Phil of the Future, Lizzie McGuire; a few of the many shows featured on Disney Channel that were a huge part of our childhood. These shows taught us to love ourselves, and stand up for what we believe in, all while creating iconic characters and catchy theme songs th...
The Cheetah Girls: Gone, But Never Forgotten
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Amigas, cheetahs, friends for life! Words ingrained into everyone’s head from the hit girl group who personally defined my childhood; The Cheetah Girls! The Cheetah Girls were created by Disney and consisted of the talented Raven-Symoné, Kiely Williams, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Brya...
