School, Sports and Stress: The Rat Race is On
It’s 9 p.m. on a Monday night. After seven hours of school, a club meeting, two hours of sports practice and three hours of work, you just got home, but the day is far from over, thanks to every high schooler’s nightmare: homework. Armed with coffee and a sugary midnight snack, you hunker down for the study grind ahead. Sound familiar? If so, you may be a victim of the early-onset Rat Race.
Dr. Martirano puts the Super in Superintendent
Earlier this spring, the arrival of Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano took HCPSS by storm, energizing the students and staff with “the fierce urgency of now.” In his six months tenure, the veteran educator has already revolutionized school system culture with his infectious enthusiasm and charisma.
Atholton Welcomes New Teachers
Read about the newest faculty members at Raider Nation! Click the links beneath the pictures to read their interviews with our staff reporters. Ms. Edwards Ms. LeForge Mr. Peddicord Ms. Stewart Mr. Moore Ms. […]
The Paradox of Compulsory Voting
American culture values freedom above all else. We hold dearly the freedom to speak, to worship, and to own private property. Perhaps the most important democratic freedom is our freedom to vote. As we currently interpret it, this implies a freedom not to vote. But should it?
Fish Out of Water: Ghostbuster Games
I can’t handle anything remotely horrific, creepy, or ghoulish. Naturally, when it came time for the Fish Out of Water segment, I picked the scariest thing on a list–a ghost tour.
The Race is On for Student Member of the Board
On April 19th, the Howard County Association of Student Councils hosted a forum to showcase both of the candidates for Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). The Raider Review covered the event. Here is a rundown of our prospective SMOBs for the 2017-2018 school year.
The Truth About Fake News
Courtesy of CNN Claire Silberman Features Editor March 22, 2017 Three days before the 2016 election, the Denver Guardian released a story covering Michael Brown, an FBI agent believed to be responsible for […]
The Legacy of Barack Obama
Eight years ago, a bright eyed, 47 year-old senator from Illinois stood on Capitol Hill and swore to faithfully execute the office of the president of the United States. In doing so, he became the first African American to hold that title. From foreign policy to Obamacare, here are some highlights of the Obama legacy.
Quiz: Which Elective Should You Take?
Unsure of which classes to sign up for? This flowchart can help! Answer the questions and follow the arrows to find the perfect fit. Click the image to enlarge.
AHI Tuna Reels in Audiences
A robot on a blind date with a hamster. A moose apocalypse. A politician who can finally lick his elbow. At the Atholton improv show, “You Gotta See This, You Gotta Hear This” is more than just the name of a game.
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