Starting second semester, all seniors in the IB World Topics classes will no longer take Essential Knowledge (EK) tests. The department decided to remove EKs to address the seniors’ poor essay scores, allowing them to focus on preparing for those exams instead. Social studies teacher Matthew Axelrod said seniors willContinue Reading
President Donald Trump is responsible for the MAGA bomber. While he did not directly tell Caesar Sayoc to send 14 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats and journalists, his overall rhetoric at speeches and rallies shows that these bombings were inevitable. Since he announced his candidacy for president, Trump has usedContinue Reading
Custodians receive minimal recognition for maximum effort The custodial staff garners little recognition for the task of keeping the school building functioning. Among this culturally diverse group are cafeteria workers, who receive a level of gratitude that is not proportional to the amount of work they put in. Custodian MyriamContinue Reading
Thanksgiving is an opportunity for people to gather and celebrate, but for those missing family members, the occasion can feel incomplete. Though the holiday offers a chance to spend time with family and reconnect, unfortunate circumstances that are out of their control can affect the celebration. Sophomore Emily Halverson saidContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? “I was a physical education teacher at Daniels Run Elementary for the last 11 years.” What’s something that no one here knows about you? “When I was in college, I took a semester off to backpack through Europe. That was prettyContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? I was busy as a mother raising of four children, who all graduated from Marshall high school. That was a big job. I was a substitute teacher for Fairfax County. I worked at Pottery Barn. I was also a nanny. AsContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? “I was a different role as an instructional assistant in special education.” What’s something no one here knows about you? “I am a scuba diver. I have up to my rescue diver certification. So I done over 100 dives. I wouldContinue Reading
Pro side: Checking in for Learn is important, as it is a necessary resource for the school to keep students safer and more organized. The key reason students should check in for Learn is to ensure they are safe. When everyone’s attendance is in the system, the administration can makeContinue Reading
Although Latin is a dead language, it is by no means a “dead” program. Out of all of the language courses available, the Latin program is by far the smallest, with an enrollment of 89, but the culture of the program remains prominent. Latin teacher Brian Kane said he perceivesContinue Reading
The freshman cheer team had one of the biggest turnouts this season, despite not everyone being aware of tryouts. Freshman Cheer head coach Dominic Borello said fewer students try out because they are not aware of tryouts. “Most freshman are not aware of tryouts, which is why we notify themContinue Reading