As the school year comes to a close, the middle of the MLB season hits, the NFL season lies on the horizon, and summer time arrives for outdoor movies and more time to binge-watch TV, the options of streaming...

As school policies are constantly amended and implemented, student opinions intensify. For WCHS Principal John Taylor, hearing how these policies have affected students, parents and staff is important;...

Countless students have visited him for AP prep, last-minute reviews before a test or extra understanding of a history topic. He is also a savior for many teachers when they need to teach their class a...

Artificial intelligence [AI] has been so negatively stigmatized in schools that people forget that it is meant to be helpful. Yes, the majority of students use it to write their English essays or fill...

MCPS is known for its high-quality programs, elite staff and top students. The many components of a functioning school system require enough funding to make them possible, which is designated by the Board...

The shot clock ticking down. The thumping of 10 players’ feet running back and forth across the court. The beat of the ball being dribbled. The swish of the net as the basketball makes it in. On the...

Life is about the moments. If we are not paying attention, we miss the smallest of details: a smile here, a tear there, a sign of loss or a sign of hope shown. Since the early 90’s, one single piece...

Celebrating school nutrition professionals as heroes highlights the importance of their role in promoting student health and well-being, enhancing the public perception of school lunches and the individuals...

Sports are extremely competitive and a huge part in MCPS, especially at WCHS. Every school year, fall sports are given around 18 weeks for the regular season and winter sports 20 weeks. In stark contrast,...

Walking through the hallways after lunch at WCHS is a hazard. Food wrappers, lunch trays and even food scraps are left strewn around the halls where students sit during lunch. To combat this, WCHS is introducing...

In February 2023, Maryland and D.C.-based lawyer Jessica Markham launched her online clothing site, Jurisdiction Clothing. Markham had always loved creating and working with clothing, while she wanted...

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), almost 5.2 million kids are hospitalized a year, with each staying an average of four days. For anyone, being cooped up in a hospital room is lonely,...