Service With A Side of Sandwiches
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Saint Patrick’s Day
Story by: Elena Lederman
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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
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Athol Manor: From 18th Century To Now
Story by: Neel Singh
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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
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Shaking it up with POMs
Story by: Elena Lederman
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Running with Indoor Track
Story by: Sophia Weaver
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A-Town Strives for Victory and Another Banner
Story by: Evan Huggins
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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
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Things To Do Over Winter Break
Story By: Atholton Staff
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Yes, Social Media Can be a Good Thing
Story by: Morgan Ryan
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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
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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
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The Star of 2022 Coachella: Harry Styles
Story by: Mary Wilkinson
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Trattoria-E-Pizzeria: A Much Kneaded Treat
Story by: Morgan Ryan
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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.
‘Not Even Water’: Fasting Through the Eyes of Howard County Muslim Students
Story by: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Image Courtesy of: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Every year, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan. It’s a month filled with fasting, late nights, early mornings, dinner gatherings–which are known as iftars–and dates. Lots of dates.
School Lunch Review
Story by: Leila Shawel
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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.
What’s Abuzz in Baltimore: Snazzy Sights and Savory Delights Around Maryland
Story by: Shifa Shaikh
Image courtesy of: Shifa Shaikh
While, outwardly, the modest state of Maryland doesn’t seem to offer much, by diving deep into its history you’ll discover a number of distinctive locations worth visiting.
Atholton High School JROTC
Story by: Maria Emmons
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“The mission of the JROTC program is to motivate students to be better citizens and in consort of that we also focus on leadership training and character development,” said Col. Reinhart, the Senior Army instructor for the JROTC program at Atholton.
Black History Month is Good, but Not Perfect.
“Black History Month has inherent value because it grants Black people rare positive visibility. However, the month has faced criticism for a number of reasons.”
Winter Sports Final Records/Standings
Lawson Mungo Staff Reporter 1 March, 2022 Varsity Boys basketball- 13-3 (2nd in the county) (Regular season)- Plays Long Reach High School @Home (Playoffs) Jv Boys Basketball- 12-3 (Regular season) Girls Varsity- 12-3 (3rd in […]
Welcoming the Diaspora: The African Student Association
Ayo Awofeso Staff Reporter 22 February 2022 The return to physical school has ushered in new clubs eager to spread their metaphorical wings, and literal membership. Among these clubs is the African Student Association, sponsored […]
Black History Month Door Pictures
22 February 2022 All photo credits belong to Mary Wilkinson
Super Bowl 56 Preview
By: Evan Huggins
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Supply[chains] and Demand; One of the Largest Contributors to the Current Economic Crisis
Natalie Zepf Social Media Manager/Online Custodian 10 February 2022 Toilet paper, coffee, and diamonds; three very random objects that all have been affected by the supply chain. If you have been grocery shopping this year […]
The New Social Media Trend in Atholton
Thomas Rosenblum Staff Reporter 9 February 2022 Atholton High School has energetic students who love to share their school spirit in very interesting ways. Students having the grit to succeed, participating in events, and athletes […]
Spider-Man: No Way Home Review
Thomas Rosenblum Staff Reporter 9 February 2022 “It was the best movie ever created in the Marvel Universe,” said Iman Mbi. He is talking about the movie that has taken the world by storm. The […]
Don’t Look Up (2021) Review
Story by : Abygail Atim
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Sports Update 2/3/22
Lawson Mungo Staff Reporter 3 February 2022 Varsity Basketball: record 9-0, next game Friday @Oakland Mills High School @2/4/22 – The varsity basketball team has been really successful over this past season and continues to […]
Conflicting Teacher and Student Opinions on Midterms Cancellation
Story by: Lilie Theby
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Mikey Williams First Season at Vertical Academy
Story by: Ryan Bean
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Hairspray Offers New Opportunities for Students
Ayo Awofeso Staff Reporter 4 February 2022 It could be something about the lights. Maybe hearing the cheers of the audience, or being on the stage high above the ground. One way or another, every […]
The Colorful World of Encanto
Story by: Shifa Shaikh
Image courtesy of: The New York Times
Picture this: an enchanted, mystical haven tucked away in the mountains of Colombia, home to a gifted family and charming Casita and where no one has the nerve to talk about Bruno. Every soul except for Mirabel Madrigal, that is.
Fish Out of Water: Episode 1, Fishing for the Future
Podcast by: Neve Schulmeyer and Sophie Saunders.
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Beauty: Difficult to Attain, Impossible to Maintain
Story by Simi Adeniyi
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The Camaraderie of Wrestling
An inside look on the camaraderie and community of wrestling.
Sleep vs School: Why HCPSS Should Push Back Start Times
Story by: Morgan Ryan
Image Courtesy of: Mary Wilkinson
The alarm clock goes off. The sky is still dark with no hint of sunshine. Rolling out of bed, she gets ready to go to school. She stumbles into her first class, too tired to even lift her head to look at the board.
Howard County Fails to Accommodate Students Health Amidst Pandemic
Story By: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Image Courtesy of: Mary Wilkinson
The United States was hit with another large surge of COVID-19 in the weeks before and following winter break. Maryland was deemed a high risk state averaging about 10,000 cases per day (currently Maryland is averaging 2,700 cases per day) and it was astonishing that despite the high cases, HCPSS remained adamant about continuing in person learning.
A Recap of the Top Video Games of 2021
Story by: Ava Mantzouranis
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5 Olympic Sports To Know About This Winter
Story by: Evan Huggins
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The year is 1980. You’re either at home glued to the TV or in Lake Placid, New York watching a ragtag team of U. college students beat the dominant Soviet Union on the ice. With no seconds left you’re either going crazy in the crowd or hearing Al Michaels shout ,“DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!” Hockey is a staple sport for the olympics, but what sports are not so known in the olympics. Sledding sports have been around for a while, and yet they always slept on.
Breaking Down Songs of 2022 (Video Essay)
Video By: Kieran Sutton
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Dress to Impress: Becca’s Closets’ Pretty and Polished Affair
Story By: Sophie Saunders
Photo Courtesy of: Olivia Elliott
The Price of Journalism: News and Paywalls
The online world has opened a new venue for journalism to flourish. but where there is an opportunity to make money, it often comes at the cost of accessibility. In the modern world, what is the true price of online journalism?
Let’s Chat About Chat GPT
Maria Emmons Ad Manager/ Social Media Manager 13 March 2023 “Chat GPT, the cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. With its ability to understand and respond to […]
MSCHF’s Astro Boy Boots: Blown Out of Proportion
Imani Smith Online Managing Editor 8 March 2023 Image courtesy of: Wisdom Kaye The internet never fails to feed the flames of debate when it comes to the latest fashion trends. The most recent controversy […]
A Big Flop for a Small Hero: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Story By: Trisha Hande
Photo Courtesy: Marvel
POMs and the Raider Cup
Story By: Sophia Weaver
Image Courtesy of: the POMs Team
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