During the month of February, counselors scheduled meetings with students to decide class options for the next academic year. The process is still ongoing due to high volume and inefficiencies. Limited and conflicted time during the day prevent students to obtain a conference slot. Instead, I had to stayContinue Reading
Because Maple Avenue is cluttered with a seemingly random assortment of stores and restaurants, Magnolia Dessert Bar and Coffee can be easy to miss. The building may not necessarily be the most eye-catching or attractive, but the value of this restaurant, especially its originality, lies within. After entering, the settingContinue Reading
Over the school year, colleges advertise their distinct programs to students at Marshall by sending them personalized emails and mail. The college’s consulting companies share surveys, websites and tools designed to get students to apply for their school. They attract each student by targeted marketing and collecting personalized data filledContinue Reading
Gymnasts from James Madison High School and McLean High School are practicing in one gym with the Marshall gymnastics team due to lack of room for practice. Gymnastics head coach Kristi Bzdafka said sharing space is an opportunity to observe different coaches and perspectives, which has been beneficial because ofContinue Reading
Varsity wrestling finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins in 18 matches, with 12 members qualifying for regional championships. The regional championship tournament took place for two days at Fairfax High School. The tournament consisted of the Northern region and the Occoquan region. The championship was aContinue Reading
SoulCycle is not just a spin class, but a stress-free, high energy experience that prompts customers to consistently return. SoulCycle is a fitness company that offers stationary cycling workout classes. The Manhattan-based fitness phenomenon first opened its doors in 2006, and now has multiple studios across North America. “The objectiveContinue Reading
As a result of the government shutdown, furloughed government employees had to make ends meet in whatever ways they could. The recent shutdown of the federal government, lasting from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 25, 2019, left employees without paychecks and invoked protests countrywide. As a result, certain school districtsContinue Reading
While the cost of private tutoring can range from 30 to 85 dollars, most schools offer peer tutoring for free. Some benefits of peer tutoring include higher academic achievement, improved social development and increased motivation. With the many benefits of peer tutoring, more students should take advantage of programs likeContinue Reading
Principal Jeff Litz removed and redistributed all color printers in November due to the high cost of color toner. Litz removed six to eight color printers from teacher workrooms out of the approximately 20 in the building. Litz said he had to pay for color ink directly out of theContinue Reading
Junior Sophie Delta began a job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) last summer at the Cabin John Park Fire Department in Bethesda, Maryland. EMTs work alongside paramedics and care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. They respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patientsContinue Reading