The magical world of Harry Potter has yet again expanded into the muggle world. The release of Hogwarts Legacy has caught the attention of Harry Potter fans and gamers alike. However, the game has sparked controversy due to author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.
Welcome to the Cha Tea House, a quaint Pakistani café nestled in the heart of the bustling Tyson’s Corner mall. With its vibrant decor and cozy ambiance, this little gem is a perfect spot to connect with friends or take a break from shopping. The café offers a delicious range of traditional …
“I think for the most part, no one really took it seriously, cause again, it was all just a big joke. I mean, it shouldn’t be,” said an anonymous B-CC student after a Restorative Justice session.
“All Quiet on the Western Front” seemed doomed to fall short of expectations. Yet in Netflix’s quest to win the Best Picture award, tonight’s Oscars might just become its first.
Why are students required to pay to show school spirit?
As the 118th Congress began, Nancy Pelosi stepped down from her position as leader of the House Democratic Caucus, a position she held for two decades. She was speaker of the house for eight of those years. Pelosi has had a storied career as arguably the most consequential and impactful spea…
“When we talk of breaking glass ceilings, Past President Plank exemplifies this analogy. Not only was she the first woman elected as mayor of Kensington, she was also the first woman elected President of the Maryland Municipal League and the first to serve as Maryland’s National League of Ci…
The Spellman physicians are a family with a four-generation medical excellence legacy spanning over a century.
Good evening Mayor Newton, and Councilmembers Ashton, Feinberg, Myles, and Pierzchala:
On a daily basis, we are faced with political discourse on topics ranging from racial justice, to climate change, reproductive rights, and gun violence. These are issues that many of us are familiar with, and we each have strong opinions about what our government can do to ensure a more equi…
With technology playing a role in almost every aspect of our lives, where do we draw the line and decide that we want to go tech-free? These past few years school systems have heavily relied on our Chromebooks, especially over covid. However, this reliance has stayed now that we are back in …
Greek myths of brave heroes and legendary adventures have been told for millenniums. From stories to the constellations in the night sky, the impact of these legends is undeniable. Annandale's production of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts by Mary Zimmerman breathed new lif…
Even youth cannot prevent the starkest of sufferings — even death cannot break the strongest of bonds. H-B Woodlawn's production of Eurydice reinforced this message in more ways than one, giving a thought-provoking performance of this familiar tragedy.
Every actor and technician knows the buzz of energy before a show — the palpable excitement, the emotional buildup and of course, the nerves. As the curtains open, one thought reigns supreme: Don't mess up.
“Forged by the hands of nerds, crafted by geeks” is how Dungeons & Dragons is so aptly described by the Narrator (Grace McCain) in Mount Vernon High School's “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition.” Filled with a delightful mix of humor and emotions, Mount Vernon crafted a meanin…
On Oct. 17, 2022, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced the installation of two miles of protected bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda between West Cedar Lane and Nicholson Road and narrow driving lanes. The decision, which was offic…
Coming off of the fever dream that was 2020 and 2021, we were all cautiously optimistic, hoping 2022 would be a year of healing, and perhaps even a mark return to an inkling of normalcy. While 2022 wasn’t perfect, as no year can be, it marked an important transition to a post-pandemic societ…
Taylor Swift has never been one to treat music traditionally, and with the release of her 10th album “Midnights,” she proved to her fans that she’s still full of surprises. Since the release of Swift’s sophomore album “Speak Now,” listeners have relied on her seemingly effortless ability to …
At the second star to the right and straight on until morning is a world of conniving pirates, ethereal mermaids, and boys who never grow up. Peter Pan's story is one loved by many. He serves as a reminder of the days before worry and long days at work. Peter Pan evokes memories of a time wh…
More often than not, standardized testing ranks high on lists of student grievances. From state standardized testing to College Board exams, high school students are relentlessly hit with a train of testing that they are told they must succeed on. Of these many tests, one stands out for its …
By now, most people know about the fight that broke out at the football game between Northwest Highschool and Gaithersburg Highschool on Sept. 16. In response to the fight, MCPS has put new safety guidelines in place for all football games. In addition, now three staff members, one at Gaithe…
My toes are numb, my legs bruised and sore and my eyes are burning in the bright yellow sun. But here — flying downhill against the blustery wind — is where I’m at my happiest. Waking up at 5 a.m. on a Saturday to drive to the mountains may not be everyone’s ideal winter day, but I relish th…
“Homework is due by midnight tonight!” my teacher dictates as in-person class instruction comes to a close. Chromebooks quickly open and phones come out. Soon, the period devolves into an impromptu naptime. This cycle is boring and repetitive for students and dangerous for their academic fut…
“Avatar: The Way of Water” is a PG-13, sci-fi, adventure, action, fantasy film, released in theaters on Dec. 16, and the sequel to “Avatar” (2009) as the second film in the “Avatar” franchise.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, a landmark ruling that recognized the constitutional right to abortion for all Americans:
When writing her 2006 national bestselling book, “The Overachievers,” Whitman alum Alexandra Robbins (‘94) shadowed eight Whitman students in their day-to-day lives. She aimed to portray the extensive and underreported lengths high school students go to when applying to top universities.
Devoting her life to public service, Montgomery County resident and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller has worked to remove systemic barriers to opportunity.
Sugar Plum Fairy, The Land of Snow, Waltz of the Flowers and The Evil Mouse King: some of the essential parts of the dreamlike Christmas story of “The Nutcracker” and a staple Christmas family tradition. The timeless ballet was brought to Strathmore Music Hall stage on Nov. 19 by Talmi Enter…
It’s far from my home on Long Island, New York, but I’ve been to Russia many times. And the year 2022 was overshadowed for me—and I’m sure many others in the United States, indeed the world—by what Russia has been doing in its invasion of Ukraine.
Thirty-thousand feet in the air, junior Josey Long sits in the window seat of an airplane. As the plane begins to descend towards the runway, she feels pressure in her ears — an uncomfortable yet familiar sensation. This time, she opens the “Notes” app on her phone and jots down the lyrics t…
There was great hoopla—largely unquestioned by media—over the just-announced claim by the U.S. Department of Energy of a “major scientific breakthrough” in the development of fusion energy.
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Taylor Swift needs no introduction. She is arguably the biggest pop star of this generation, with over 82 million monthly listeners on Spotify. After releasing Midnights, her 10th studio album that shattered records and held every spot on the Billboard Top 10, Swift announced she was embarki…
For countless years, Washington D.C. has been home to a diverse music scene. Following closures and touring hiatuses due to Covid-19, D.C.’s scene has begun to rebound. With many artists beginning to tour, there’s an important question to ask — what are these local venues really like?
The achievement gap in education is often visualized through the disruption of social and educational development. While the detriment that inequitable funding has to those areas is a crucial conversation, student health should be considered in the same degree of importance. It is not just a…
On November 17th, Starbucks workers in Olney joined over a hundred other stores in the country in a strike on “Red Cup Day.” Red Cup Day is when Starbucks gives out reusable holiday “red cups.” On Red Cup Day, workers in Olney refused to open the store and began the aptly named #RedCupRebell…
“Guinea Pig Nation: How the NRC's new licensing rules could turn communities into test beds for risky, experimental nuclear plants,” is what physicist Dr. Edwin Lyman, Director of Nuclear Power Safety with the Union of Concerned Scientists, titled his presentation last week.
In an increasingly cashless economy, real money has become somewhat of a rarity among high school students. The rise of online payment services and sustained use of things like Apple Pay and credit cards has led to a lack of recognizable green paper. This is concerning for various reasons th…
The world is holding its breath. A colorful ball flies through the air in what seems to be slow-motion before slotting perfectly in the top-right corner of the goal. Moments later, lights flash, celebratory music blares and the crowd roars as the soccer player slides across the field after s…
With the opening of a play off-Broadway in Manhattan titled “Camp Siegfried,” what was a major Nazi center for Nazis in the New York area in years before World War II — Camp Siegfried, in the middle of Long Island—is receiving renewed attention.
When Pippin exclaimed that "[He's] got to be where [his] spirit can run free,” it was clear that the audience was in for a treat, and the spirit certainly did run free at Justice High School that night.
Don Pedro of Aragon comes this night, not to Messina, but to James Madison High School in its production of Much Ado About Nothing!
On November 2, 2022, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution that unequivocally condemns anti-Jewish hatred and incorporated an internationally recognized definition of anti-Semitism. This was a wise and important action by the Montgomery County Council—one …
On Sept. 29 at six in the morning, the FBI swarmed and pounded on the doors of Russian immigrants: Dr. Anna Gabrielian, along with her husband, Dr. Jamie Lee Henry, in the local neighborhood, The Willows.
As the weather gets colder, the leaves change color, and the days get shorter, the dead of fall hits. If your stomach starts to rumble, here are the perfect fall treats.
Submitted by the Montgomery County Coalition to Protect Neighborhoods, a grassroots group working to reform the regulation of wireless facilities while prioritizing the public interest, including protection of human health, trees, wildlife, and the environment. Groups represented at the Octo…
In March 2020, Montgomery Parks closed certain sections of Beach Drive so that residents could get outdoors and social distance because of COVID. While creative, this decision was made with no coordination with MCDOT and no assessment as to the impact it would have on local roads. Importantl…
The midterm elections are quickly approaching. Initially, Republicans were massive favorites to retake both the Senate and the House of Representatives, but inexperienced and extreme candidates in Senate races, combined with a national shift toward Democrats after Roe. V Wade’s reversal, hav…
MCPS has announced sweeping new athletic policies after a serious altercation between the Gaithersburg and Northwest varsity football teams that occurred on Sept. 16. These new policies, which focus on tightening security measures at athletic events, have received mixed criticism from studen…
A must see presentation on the rich history of the Montgomery County Sentinel, all 164 years of it, at the January 25th Montgomery County Historical Society Conference.
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