From human rights and blood donations to recycling and feeding the homeless, Marshall?s variety of service clubs offer a wide selection of causes to join. “I think it?s nice to have so many options,” junior Rayn Eperemian, press secretary for the Amnesty International Club, said, “they are able to beContinue Reading

While many seniors are nearing the end of their time in school-sponsored athletics, others are choosing to continue to play in college. A number of athletes, including Christine Grilliot, who is already confirmed to play softball at the University of Mary Washington, have been recruited to compete collegiately. “I knewContinue Reading

Chemistry teacher Matthew Kirk has been teaching for a little over three years; joining the Statesmen this fall. At West Springfield, his former high school, he taught Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Chemistry; this year, his classes include Chemistry 1 and International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry. “I got my degree [in]Continue Reading

For years, Marshall has been praised for its outstanding test scores and extracurricular activities. One element of the 47-year-old school that has, until recently, fallen to the wayside is the landscaping.  A prime example of landscape deterioration is the ?M? formation of bushes on the hill adjacent to the school.Continue Reading

Last Monday, President Obama released to Congress the brand new “Blueprint for Reform”, or his administration?s attempt to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. However, this Blueprint is no more than the product of the pressure that the Democratic Party put on Obama to overturn NoContinue Reading

After great individual success in the indoor track season, the spring track and field team hopes that the momentum from the winter will carry over into the upcoming season. Junior Courtney Herbolshiemer has high expectations for the team this season. “[I expect that] we will make it to the PennContinue Reading

After 13 years and six studio albums, The White Stripes have finally released their first live album, Under Great White Northern Lights. It was recorded on their three-week coast-to-coast tour of Canada while promoting their 2007 studio album, Icky Thump. The Detroit duo, comprised of divorced couple Meg and Jack White, covered every province and territory, putting on unforgettable shows in sometimes unconventional venues, such as pool halls, bowling alleys, fishing boats and tiny town squares.

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After 13 years and six studio albums, The White Stripes have finally released their first live album, Under Great White Northern Lights. It was recorded on their three-week coast-to-coast tour of Canada while promoting their 2007 studio album, Icky Thump. The Detroit duo, comprised of divorced couple Meg and JackContinue Reading

The soccer season has recently kicked into high gear, as both varsity teams opened their seasons on March 15 against Washington-Lee High School. The boys? team lost 0-2 and the girls? team lost by a score of 0-3.
The coaches of each team are optimistic about what the rest of the season will hold.
?Tryouts were competitive and enthusiastic,? girls? head coach Ann Germain said. ?I?d like to think that we can finish in the top four of the Liberty District and advance to the Regional tournament.?
Team members are also enthusiastic about their progress so far.
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