Over the last few years, new research indicates that the art of multitasking is nearly impossible, and focusing on more than one assignment at once jeopardizes the value of each. But, when a student has around three major grade-determining assignments due on the same day, the challenging skill of multitaskingContinue Reading
When I was in elementary school, every time I would travel on Leesburg Pike, construction crews working on the roof of Marshall High School always caught my eye. Particularly, large and distinct improvements and expansionsto the library fascinated me. The library renovation was one aspect, and the most noticeable one,Continue Reading
When rising freshmen first enter Marshall, they likely notice the abundance of lockers available in each hall of the school. While it may seem as though the large number of lockers are convenient for the school’s population, the only thing they do is occupy space in already crowded areas ofContinue Reading
Marshall alumnus Joe Swarm has been a part of the Marshall community for over 34 years as a student, government teacher and now director of student activities. After Swarm played on the varsity football team and graduated from Marshall in 1989, he joined the Virginia Tech football team. “By myContinue Reading
For senior Hala Baidas, turning 18 did not just mean registering to vote or buying a lottery ticket. Instead, she used her newly-obtained adulthood to get married. “I just wanted to get married for fun,” Baidas said. “I thought that it would be cool to do for my 18th birthdayContinue Reading
This year, the juniors broke tradition by not wearing their class shirts during the fall pep rally. Now, three months later, the supply of new shirts lay in Room C210. The miscommunication between the Student Government Association (SGA) and the manufacturer delayed the delivery of the class shirts, to theContinue Reading
Fear regarding the coronavirus proves to be contagious at Marshall. As the number of cases increases worldwide, students wearing masks have become a regular sighting in and around the building. China first reported the novel coronavirus in the city of Wuhan on Dec. 31, 2019. Three weeks later, 16 ChineseContinue Reading
by matt savage & amelia gee Octagon Club’s ShareTable goal is to make use of extra resources and donate food. Volunteers carry bins around to collect extra food from each table during all lunch periods. ShareTable coordinator and junior Sarina Bell said the purpose of the ShareTable is to reduceContinue Reading
The Leadership class added cancer patients to the list of people in the community whom they have positively impacted. The class is running a “Collect for Cures” fundraiser, where students try to raise as much money as possible. They can donate in the white boxes, which the Leadership class hasContinue Reading
To top off the new winter spirit week, the Student Government Association (SGA) is trying to create a dance during mid-January. But after its first rejection due to numerous setbacks, the chance of having the formal is up in the air. So far, one of the major obstacles involves funding.Continue Reading