While large crowds cheering on Statesmen athletics are unable to take their usual place on the bleachers, a new FCPS deal will let fans watch the games from the comfort of their own home. The installation of cameras in both the gym and football fields will permit the audience atContinue Reading
A once energetic and collaborative elective has gone silent. Choir students, now confined to their own houses, can only turn on their microphones and sing together when celebrating someone’s birthday. Choir classes now use Sound Trap, an application that allows them to record themselves independently and play all the recordingsContinue Reading
For senior Sriya Thammisetti, the end of the first quarter brought even more stress as the early deadlines for college application approached. The traditional Nov. 1 due date for early decision and early action applicants coincided almost perfectly with the last day of the first quarter on Oct. 30, causingContinue Reading
Junior Mattaniah Wilson said she does not feel comfortable doing her work if she is forced to have her camera on during class. Wilson said it is awkward to use cameras when students are not collaborating and teachers are lecturing, and she feels more comfortable working and listening to teachersContinue Reading
Superintendent Scott Brabrand presented a plan to return all students who opted to go back to the school building by February. The plan included a new concurrent model for learning and dates for all students to return to the school building. Students will return to school in phases, with highContinue Reading
Taking the SAT is a significant part of the college admissions process. But, with no prior experience taking the PSAT in school, sophomore Meera Naik said she worries about her preparedness for the college-readiness exam. “Going into junior year and taking the SAT is a lot of stress and pressureContinue Reading
With no teacher carefully watching students as they take assessments and open access to nearby technology, the test taking process has lost much of its integrity. IB Biology student and senior Sanjoli Jain said there were clear signs of cheating during the first test of the year, leading to theContinue Reading
With fully online learning comes major changes for both leaders and members of clubs at Marshall. Far different from listening to morning announcements, students now have to check Instagram or Schoology to find information about clubs they are interested in. History club president and senior Katherine Reback’s club held itsContinue Reading
Classrooms typically do not have barking dogs or annoying family members within their walls, but that has become the reality for students in virtual instruction. Senior Cory Peiffer said it can be a challenge to stay focused and attentive in his classes when there is a lack of authority. “IContinue Reading
Senior Anthony Miroff’s first ballot will not be cast at a typical voting booth. This year, along with many other voters, Miroff will be mailing in his vote for this presidential race. “It’s both more convenient for me and can help in-person voting remain safe and quick for those whoContinue Reading