The Science Research Advisory class is new to Marshall this year and already a great success. The class was offered to higher level IB science students as a helping hand through the science fair process. The class was originally proposed as a half-semester class for junior IB diploma candidates whoContinue Reading
The government shutdown is a challenging situation that can have a wide-ranging impact on various sectors of the economy, as well as the public. Government teacher Elise Iddings explained what a government shutdown is. “A government shutdown happens when the government does not meet their yearly deadline to passContinue Reading
On Halloween, the Leadership class organized for the teachers to dress up as minions and to have Principal Litz dress up as Gru. “An email was sent out to Mr. Litz and that was then forwarded to all the teachers who wanted to volunteer to do it,” freshman Katie KuczkowskiContinue Reading
A cause of concern for this year’s girls volleyball team is the team’s lack of representation compared to the boys basketball and football team. Sophomore Erin Fuchs shares her opinions and experiences as a varsity volleyball player for Marshall. “I would say for tryouts, we have about 150 girls tryContinue Reading
What started as a joke has turned into a reality for seniors Kenny Gomez, Sophia Rader and German Urias Colindres Since September of 2023, the seniors have worked together as a band under the name “Baby Talk” with Gomez and Radar playing lead guitar and performing vocals and Urias ColindresContinue Reading
Hispanic Heritage Month is a worldwide celebration that embraces hispanic culture. “The most important thing is that we are all connected,” Spanish teacher Norma Banks said. “To me, connections are important because we are all part of a big community.” Spanish teacher Silvia Montes said that there are always similaritiesContinue Reading
After graduating from the Marshall Academy in 2011, Sean Appleby’s love for teaching became a reality. “I started coaching basketball because I just love the sport,” Appleby said. “It’s so much fun.” Appleby started coaching small programs during high school preparing him for working at Marshall now. “I’ve been coachingContinue Reading
University of Virginia freshman Aitana Wells was one of many Marshall students who earned the rigorous IB Diploma last year. However, she says that in spite of the work she put in, she didn’t feel prepared enough for her STEM classes in college. “STEM as a whole, the content theyContinue Reading
Deion Sanders has brought headlines to the University of Colorado Boulder’s football team when he became the new head coach of the Buffaloes this summer. Sanders is an NFL Hall of Famer who played 14 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl selections, 2 Super Bowl rings and a Defensive Player ofContinue Reading
The three IB English SL classes held a live retelling of the German play The Visit. The play was made up of many students who had zero experience in theater, making for a unique classroom experience. “I was nervous at the start and a bit skeptical because I’ve never actedContinue Reading
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