After working in Tanzania and Mozambique, English teacher Jessica Batterton has returned to her education career—and her hometown. Batterton recently worked at the International Youth Foundation (IYF), an international nonprofit, where she focused on employability programming. This year Batterton is teaching English 10 and English Language Development (ELD) 3. SheContinue Reading
As young people in America it can be easy to believe we don’t have a voice. This is entirely inaccurate. By leaning into the idea that voting is useless, we open ourselves up to present—and future—harm. As of November 8, 2022, approximately 12% of the student population will be eligibleContinue Reading
It is inevitable that some athletes end up leaving their childhood sports as they get older. Some leave because of school, or disinterest, but more often than ever, it’s because of a bad coaching experience. Youth sports are becoming more and more competitive, meaning coaching isn’t all fun and games.Continue Reading
It was time: graduation. The 27 chords strung across my neck were swaying artfully and my smile was as bright as a midday sun. I knew this was the day I had waited for since I was two months old, crying out to my mama, “what’s dat famed paypa onContinue Reading
Junior Samia Sayd’s love for her teammates and the sport of volleyball carries her team in their bid for a regional title. Sayd has played volleyball since the third grade and places her drive to succeed in her teammates. “I like the bond I have with both my highschool andContinue Reading
New math teacher Mr. Willmore comes from a background of law, engineering, teaching college courses and everything in between. While Willmore now teaches, he started with engineering. Willmore went to Virginia Tech for undergraduate. “I’m glad I did… I got inducted into Eta Kappa Nu,” Willmore said. Willmore also receivedContinue Reading
Along with nearby highschools, Marshall has faced a shortage of officials to work at sporting events. According to the Director of Student Activities, Joseph Swarm, many associations have said the reason for the shortage is the treatment referees sometimes receive from spectators, coaches and players for little pay. “It’s unfortunateContinue Reading
Like many in the school, I read the Rank&File monthly issues. The journalism is superb and offers great perspectives into our Marshall community news. This being said, criticizing any establishment is always an entertaining venture, so I do have some thoughts I’d like to share. When reading this newspaper, IContinue Reading
On Oct. 10, musician Rex Orange County was charged with several counts of sexual assault, causing a wave of reaction from the public. Many fans of the popular alternative indie artist, who was formally known as Alex O’Connor, were devastated when the news aired. This situation represents a commonly foundContinue Reading
The varsity cheer team has persevered through many roadblocks this season. The team placed first in the Liberty District semi-finals, a stark improvement from the beginning of the season. “Our first competition was a little rough because we came in fifth,” varsity cheerleader and sophomore Calla Spignardo said. The teamContinue Reading