Marshall’s Mock Trial team advanced to states after placing sixth in their regional competition on January 30. Mock Trial is a form of debate club for aspiring lawyers and attorneys that simulates an actual court trial. To prepare for the regional competition, the team had meetings every day after school.Continue Reading
Marshall’s Mock Trial team advanced to states after placing 6th in their regional competition on January 30. Mock Trial is a form of debate club for aspiring lawyers and attorneys that simulates an actual court trial. To prepare for the regional competition, the team had meetings everyday after school. “WeContinue Reading
The Young Democrats club hosted a voter registration drive during Learn for students 16 years of age and older. Junior and President of Marshall’s Young Democrats chapter Samad Quraishi explained that the drive was in partnership with two nonprofit organizations, Turning Point USA and Voters of Tomorrow are 501(c)(3) andContinue Reading
Rank&File staffers Melanie George and Esther Lee traveled down to the Marshall Academy to learn some tips from cosmetology students. Watch the video linked below to see what they learned and how you can style your hair for prom! (video edited by staffer Eleanor Liang) VIDEO LINKContinue Reading
A new bathroom policy recently gained attention, despite Principal Jeffrey Litz having asked teachers to implement it in December. The policy states that students should not leave class for any other reason, including going to the bathroom, in the first and last 10 minutes of class. “I need to haveContinue Reading
For months, an unfilled coaching position was the only thing keeping players from forming the girls varsity tennis team. Chandra Soucek accepted girls varsity tennis head coach position after former coach Arlene Fitz-Patrick’s resignation. Team members who met her at tryouts hope her extensive coaching experience will help them improveContinue Reading
Can a team succeed without a coach? The dive team is without formal leadership this year, providing challenges for the team. Athletic director Joe Swarm believes the struggle to fill coaching positions is not unique to the FCPS community, but instead represents a larger national issue. “As I understand, thereContinue Reading
For those seeking extra science fair support next year, the new Science Research class may be what they are looking for. The class is a single semester, honors level course designed to help students doing science research, specifically those in IB Physics 1 or IB Biology 1 since those coursesContinue Reading
In the past month, over 2700 student and teacher absences have been reported, according to administrative assistant Maribel Sanchez. “It takes more time for students to learn,” Sanchez said. “Students get behind, and it’s so hard to keep up with homework.” Sophomore Katherine Shatokhin agreed. “There was a lot ofContinue Reading