Atholton High School Loves the 2024 Baltimore Orioles

Story by: Josh Meadows
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Criscuoli

Women’s Rights Stripped Across America

Story by: Emmie Patkus
Photo Courtesy of: New York Times

Behind the Scenes of “Under The Stars”

Story by Kalynn Tucker
Photo Courtesy of Natalie Zepf

Is Education Important Anymore?

Image Curtesy: Natalie Zepf
Story By: Natalie Zepf

More Than Ordinary: Eternal Sunshine Review

Imani Smith Managing Online Editor 8 April 2024 On March 8th, Ariana Grande released her 7th studio album Eternal Sunshine, a compilation of 13 pop and R&B tracks including an intro and an interlude. Discluding […]

Budget Woes Plague Howard County Schools

Story by: Jordan Neperud and Natalie Zepf
Image Courtesy of: Joshua Lenes

A Winter Symphony: Atholton’s Concerts

Story by Èva Cortez and Devon Boyle
Image Courtesy of Atholton Band

Choir and Coffee

Story by Kalynn Tucker
Image Courtesy of Rachel

Definitive Movie Ranking: Holiday Edition

Story By: Logan Rhoades
Image Courtesy Of: Google

Ravens Fly Towards Super Bowl LVIII

Daylea DeBoard Jr  Staff Reporter 29 January, 2024 Update: Unfortunately Ravens Nation, our season has come to an end with a devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10. There were mistakes made by both […]

The World is on Fire and Corperations Are to Blame

Story by: Jordan Neperud
Image Courtesy of: wonderworksonline.com

I Wanna Dance with Somebody: AHS Dance

Ezekiel Prester Staff Reporter 2 January 2024 Talking fades to murmurs and then to silence. The lights begin to dim as the curtains draw. Total silence. The stage lights fill the room, the audience erupts […]

Food for thought: Fighting Food Insecurity on Freetown

Story by: Sophie Saunders
Image Courtesy of Ms. Bourque

The Season of Giving: Atholton Rallies for Good

Written by: Maria Emmons Opinions Editor and Ad/Social Media Manager 2 January 2024 Running a turkey trot on Thanksgiving for charity or dropping a dollar in the Salvation Army bucket at Walmart, all great things, […]

Mr. Mark Sturdivant: a Not-So Secret Agent of Change

“If we can have effective conversations based upon where we want to go as a school, and we have one target mission, one target vision, we can come to outcomes that best drive what looks good in a school.”

Commanding Failure

Story by: Josh Meadows
Image Courtesy of Google

From Riots to Parades: The History of Pride

Story by: Jordan Neperud
Image Courtesy of: Jordan Neperud

Teaching Problematic Stories: It’s a Two Way Street

Story by: Jordan Neperud
Photo Courtesy of: Jordan Neperud

Finding Meaning in History and Heritage

Neel Singh Features Editor and Lead Photographer May 16, 2023 From a small fishing boat to the advancement of nuclear science and the power of the Vice Presidency, Asian-Americans have shaped the history of America […]

Howard County Slams the Breaks on Bus Routes

Story by: Jordan Neperud
Photo Courtesy of: Neel Singh

Why the College Board is a Scam

Story by: Morgan Ryan
Image Courtesy of Morgan Ryan

Saint Patrick’s Day

Story by: Elena Lederman
Image Courtesy of: history.com

Wonderful Weekend at the Workshop

Luke Strovel Staff Reporter 6 March 2023 The Atholton Bands have never been tested more. Through hours of playing, hard work, and evaluation, the musicians needed to push themselves like never before. But was it […]

It Would Be a Crime Not to Take Forensics

Story by: Morgan Ryan
Image Courtesy of: Mr. Clark

Athol Manor: From 18th Century To Now

Story by: Neel Singh
Image Courtesy: Maryland Historical Trust

Get to Know Atholton’s Science Olympiad Club

Trisha Hande Staff Reporter 3 February, 2023 Competitions, team-work, community, experiments, science, STEM, creativity-all components of  the Science Olympiad club. The Science Olympiad is a national tournament where students from different schools compete with each […]

Joy To The World, A Concert Has Come

Story by: Luke Strovel
Photo Courtesy of ArtStation

Shaking it up with POMs

Story by: Elena Lederman
Photo Courtesy of: Kush Kommula//@atholtonsports

Running with Indoor Track

Story by: Sophia Weaver
Image Courtesy of: Kush Kommula/@atholtonsports

A-Town Strives for Victory and Another Banner

Story by: Evan Huggins
Photo Courtesy of: Kush Kommula//@atholtonsports

Pinning Down the Raider of the Month Winners

Story by: Ayo Awofeso
Image Courtesy of: Mr. Stuppy
Receiving positive feedback in a formal setting is less common for teachers than students. This is something that Teacher Development Liaison Mr. Stuppy sought to improve at the beginning of the school year.

Flurries and Fun: How Snow Days Are Helpful

Story by: Jordan Neperud
Image Courtesy of: Morgan Ryan

Things To Do Over Winter Break

Story By: Atholton Staff
Image Courtesy of Google

Yes, Social Media Can be a Good Thing

Story by: Morgan Ryan
Image Courtesy of: Morgan Ryan

The Harriet Tubman Building: A Monument of History and Hope

Neel Singh Feature Editor January 3, 2023 Only a few feet away from the percussive sounds of Atholton’s band room and the clicks of powerpoint presentations from the Social Studies department, a seemingly ordinary government […]

Mental Health Matters… For Teachers Too?

Maria Emmons Ad and Social Media Manager 3 January, 2023 A teacher at a nearby high school, Mr. Smith begins his day at 4am. He gets in his exercise for the day, an hour long […]

A Splash of Color and Kindness for our Security Officer

Visual art is something that can be created in many different ways. Mediums such as dance, photography, and painting all express different things to various people. At Atholton, there are a multitude of outlets through courses and clubs, for students to pour out their creative ideas. While enjoying what they love to do, artsy students also have the ability to connect with people by contributing to the community around them. Recently, Atholton’s security officer in particular, Officer Guizzotti, became one of their biggest supporters.

Budding Bonsai’s: A Tranquil Trip to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

Story by: Shifa Shaikh
Image courtesy of: Shifa Shaikh

Tucked away on the boundless and blossoming grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. is the world’s first and finest museum devoted to the art of Bonsai: the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum. 

Out of School and Into Summer: Teacher Summer Plans

Story by: Morgan Ryan and Natalie Zepf
Image courtesy of: Google

The Star of 2022 Coachella: Harry Styles

Story by: Mary Wilkinson
Image Courtesy of: Google

Trattoria-E-Pizzeria: A Much Kneaded Treat

Story by: Morgan Ryan
Image Courtesy of: Morgan Ryan

The History and Popularity of the New Balance 990s

The New Balance 990 is both a historic and currently popular sneaker. Here we will go over the history of the shoe.

School Lunch Review

Story by: Leila Shawel
Image Courtesy of: Leila Shawel

You’re in your 4th period class with a rumbling stomach waiting for the lunch bell to ring. After what seems like ages, you finally hear the ding of the bell indicating that it’s now time to rush to the lunchroom. Lined up eager to see what’s in store and what might fill your hungry stomach. You end up in front of the door to the cafeteria and smell the enticing aroma of whatever might be for lunch today. “What would you like today?” you’re asked. A tray of food is given to you, then seated at a table with a group of friends, you take off your mask and take the magical first bite of lunch. Your hunger is finally satisfied. 

Atholton Senior Track Progression

Story By: Daylea DeBoard Jr
Photo courtesy of: Cam Lee

Assassinations in the Raider Nation

Story by: Logan Rhoades Staff Reporter May 15, 2024 Image Courtesy of: Logan Rhoades Towards the end of the school year, the seniors at Atholton High School only have one thing on their minds. It […]

Atholton’s Community Helps Period Poverty

Written By: Devon Boyle
Photo Courtesy: Google

Behind the scenes of “ Under The Stars “

Kalynn Tucker Staff reporter 15 May 2024 As the last song faded away and the dance emptied, the memories of  Prom night lingered in the air like sweet perfume, forever in our hearts and minds. […]

Developing Memories: Photography Travels to NYC

Story by: Èva Cortez
Photo Courtesy of: Tiana Wilson