‘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.
Howard County Fails to Accommodate Students Health Amidst Pandemic
Story By: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
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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.
Revamping the Literary Magazine
Story by: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
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What started as a simple idea to restart a previous club at Atholton turned into an opportunity for students to meet new people, improve their writing skills, and have their literary talent showcased.
Clifford the Big Red Flop
Story by: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
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What should have been a nostalgic take on a childhood classic, the recent movie Clifford the Big Red Dog, directed by Walt Becker, offered nothing but a fast-paced, poorly written, undeveloped plot. The new adaptation on the adventures of Emily Howard (Darby Camp) and her 10-foot tall dog, Clifford, ultimately preys on people’s sentimentality and their wallets.
HCPSS in a Pandemic: Everything You Need to Know
Story By: Morgan Ryan & Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
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Empty desks. High absences. A packed health room. The cause, a virus. Ever since HCPSS schools opened on August 30th, students, staff, and parents have been adjusting and making themselves aware of the new COVID-19 regulations.
Finding Their Way: Redistricted Students Adjust to Atholton
Story by: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Photo Courtesy of: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Walking through the halls of high school for the very first time is always a challenge. Students struggle to find classes, make new friends, and understand new procedures. This year, for one particular group, coming to Atholton proved to be more difficult than usual–and they weren’t freshmen.
Somali-American Model Halima Aden Struts Off The Runway…Permanently
Story By: Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly
Staff Reporter
Photo Courtesy of: Myles Jihem, Wikimedia Commons
On the last week of November, while most laid around with hefty amounts of turkey in their system, 23-year old Somali-American model Halima Aden made the courageous decision to announce her departure from the modeling industry via Instagram.
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