When African Americans tried to mix with Whites during the Civil Rights years, the police and citizens enforced segregation by all means necessary. This fact is crucial to understanding an important time in our American history. But when merely communicated through the spoken word, can students truly grasp the hateContinue Reading
The crackle of the wrapper sounds deafening in the hush of the early morning. School is beginning and the nauseating, repulsive smell of fake strawberries is just too much. Are Pop-Tarts really necessary at such an early hour? All you want is tea ? an idea is born. Why notContinue Reading
Recently a show was performed after school to raise money for international charity. Although the International Club?s efforts should be applauded and supported, the effectiveness of foreign aid on a world scale has yet to be determined. Charity is one of the most celebrated acts of humanity, but many haveContinue Reading
The opinions presented in this article reflect those of the individual reporter, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. Sporcle: Oh, Sporcle. Who knew trying to think of the seven most common dirty words on this quiz site could be so simultaneously fun and frustrating? 2. Robot UnicornContinue Reading
For years, Alabama resident Laura Mallory campaigned against the wildly successful Harry Potter books, claiming them to be “dangerous and deceptive” and blaming them for “mainstreaming witchcraft [for children]”. Mallory challenged the books? placement in school libraries and appealed multiple times in effort to have the Potter series banned fromContinue Reading
With the publication of this final issue, volume 48 of Rank & File is officially complete, marking a day I never thought, or hoped, would come. Over the course of this year, our staff has diligently worked to fulfill the promise I made in September to provide this community withContinue Reading
As seniors clean out their lockers, preparing never to return to school again, some teachers are preparing for a similar farewell. While some are retiring, others are pursuing personal goals or simply teaching at another school. Among the teachers leaving is English teacher Kelly McDonald. She is returning to Gar-FieldContinue Reading
Several students will participate in the Virginia Governor?s School program this summer. The program consists of a collection of magnet schools and summer programs for select students throughout the state. In addition to offering students an enrichment opportunity, the program aims to provide talented students with academically and artisticallyContinue Reading
Last Wednesday, students filed into the auditorium to watch Marshall?s first student film festival. The event showcased short films produced by Marshall students and was arranged by Film Studies teacher Pierce Bello. Other schools with film studies and production classes have held similar film festivals to screen their students? workContinue Reading
Leaving the support of their teams behind, the top four players from each of the boys? and girls? varsity tennis teams battled their district counterparts in the Liberty District singles and doubles tournament last week. Seniors David Freund and Robbie Hayes advanced to the second round of the boys? doublesContinue Reading
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