Foreign exchange students and teachers from Copenhagen, Denmark visited Northern Virginialast week. They stayed with the families of Marshall students. They experienced the American educational system by shadowing their host students for a day. They attended their classes as well as extracurricular activities and sports practices. According to Danish studentContinue Reading

by chris morrison On March 12 the students from Nørre Gymnasium in Copenhagen, Denmark spent the day filming documentaries of Marshall and American culture. Each group of students focused on a different aspect to document in American culture. “We were focusing on political stuff and gun laws,” student Ida’Marie HaeuslerContinue Reading

by isabelle ouyang Stress, more than ever, is becoming a major problem. Characterized by lack of sleep, high levels of anxiety and frequent mental breakdowns, this common affliction is not unusual among high school students. Dr. Robin Haight is a psychologist who frequently works with stressed students. “Your generation hasContinue Reading

Paulina farley-kuzmina The newly renovated auditorium and music rooms opened to students on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The original opening date was scheduled to be around Thanksgiving, but was pushed back to Jan. 20, and then finally to February. “Nothing unexpected caused the delay; it was just that the work wasContinue Reading

by haley monts Performers in Marshall’s Sly Fox production earned 4th place in the one-act state competition held March 2.  The competition marked the third and final round of the one-act competitions, pitting eight high schools against each other in a test of their acting chops. The play Sly FoxContinue Reading

by haley monts Disney Animation Studios’ latest short “Paperman” charmed audiences and critics alike with its stylized visuals, clever storytelling and simplistic yet heartwarming plot. But, by far, the most captivating element of “Paperman” is its animation. Layering 3-D graphics with traditional 2-D drawings, “Paperman” signals a possible revival forContinue Reading

by andrew crider For the first time in eight years, the National Honor Society will tutor any student who needs additional help during Learn, after school, and during Saturday school. This new initiative is being led by senior Maggie Schumann. According to assistant principal Dan Daus, the new integration ofContinue Reading

by rana attia In the app store there are more than 19 communication applications that pop up the minute you type the word “chat.” Not surprisingly, one of the main things people want to do on their phones is find new ways to communicate with others. At Marshall, students areContinue Reading

by francesco basti Disney’s Oz: the Great and Powerful did not live up to its classic predecessor, but it was still a very fun movie to watch. The movie unveils the tale of Oz, a young Kansas carnival magician (played by James Franco) who finds himself in the wonderful landContinue Reading