News

Benz, MCPS hold town hall meeting on grade changing scandal

written by Natalie Geisler, News Editor and Eshe Hill, Features Editor

Principal Joan Benz held a town meeting Monday, March 8 to further discuss and answer the community’s questions regarding the grade-changing issue uncovered in January.  Speakers... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Video

• Teens waiting longer to obtain drivers licenses March 2, 2010
• HIGH SCHOOL HACKERS March 2, 2010
• Potomac Village Sprinkles plans store renovations March 2, 2010

Opinions

‘Jersey Shore’ is no worse than other reality shows

written by Meghan Balakumar Staff Writer

Some wince at the sound of LMFAO’S “Get Crazy,” knowing a world of hair-gel, fake tans and Bump-Its are soon to follow. Others are excited to watch a full hour of guidos and guidettes... Read more »

March 2, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinions

• Lunch cups have little effect on ’sweetness’ March 2, 2010
• E-Books devalue reading March 2, 2010
• The Gospel According to Gloger March 2, 2010

Observations

Mock Trial seeks success in playoffs

written by Anu Jain, News Production Editor

The Mock Trial team began competing against other schools on Feb. 16 at the Rockville Courthouse. So far, they have a 1-1 record and must receive two more wins to participate in the... Read more »

March 1, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Observations

• Breast cancer awareness assembly held this month March 1, 2010
• Congrats It’s Academic March 1, 2010
• CHS athlete commits March 1, 2010

Features

Texts For Haiti

written by Kelsey O'Donnell, Online Editor-In-Chief, Sara Habibi, Circulation Manager

After the earthquake in Haiti, students have added a new contact to their phones. The Red Cross and other charities have made a new method of donating available: texting. According... Read more »

March 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features

• Pre-college programs enrich students’ education March 3, 2010
• Musicians take their talent to the Internet March 1, 2010
• YouTube is a staple of teachers’ lesson plans March 1, 2010

Arts

Local Band Hotspur finds growing popularity

written by Samantha Snowden, Staff Writer

Pretty much everyone has, at some point in his or her life, dreamed of being a rock star. Most of those people have let go of these fantasies, but to some, rocking out is serious business. Joe... Read more »

March 1, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts

• ‘From Paris with Love’ delivers explosive thrills March 1, 2010
• ‘White Collar’ is classy, sophisticated crime drama March 1, 2010
• Ke$ha reveals her love of partying in debut album March 1, 2010

Sports

Archrival brings hockey team’s season to tragic end

written by By Harris Fanaroff: Archive Manager

Bulldogs’ faces after the clock struck zero Feb. 12.  The hockey team’s playoff run was ended by rival Wootton by a score of 3-2. In a sold-out rematch of the hockey team’s final... Read more »

March 2, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

• Bulldogs win second consecutive divisional title March 2, 2010
• Faceoff- College has more excitement March 2, 2010
• Faceoff- pros are superior athletes March 2, 2010