Gryphon Robotics team entered two teams in the the First Robotics Competition on Oct. 20. “This our second off-season competition we’ve ever done,” said imagery captain Kirsten Springer. “It was nice to go over the competition spirit with new members, it is so much [both excitement and teamwork] at once.”Continue Reading
The varsity cheerleading team won the National District Finals on Monday, Oct. 15 at Wakefield High School. After competing successfully in the semi and quarter finals, the team reclaimed their title as National District Champions. “It felt so good to take our title back,” junior Sophie Little said. “The teamContinue Reading
Pro side: Checking in for Learn is important, as it is a necessary resource for the school to keep students safer and more organized. The key reason students should check in for Learn is to ensure they are safe. When everyone’s attendance is in the system, the administration can makeContinue Reading
Music plays a significant role in teens’ lives, and as a generation born into technology, music platforms are continually evolving. Apple Music and Spotify often go head-to-head to claim a title as the top music streamer. With over 99 million people streaming through Spotify compared to Apple Music’s 50 millionContinue Reading
The disjointed communication system currently in place is causing mass misinformation amongst the student body. Out of the four main methods of getting information out to students, the announcements system is the mode of communication people rely most heavily on. While the announcements are probably the most popular information platform,Continue Reading
The first thing a student needs to do to create a club is to find a sponsor for their club. “You need a sponsor before you get into the paperwork,” assistant director of clubs and activities Laura Campbell said. After that, the student must fill out an interest form ofContinue Reading
“What were you doing before you came to Marshall?” I had actually been home for four years with my little girl named Jacklyn. Prior to that, I actually taught at Marshall. So I was at Marshall for the 2013-2014 school year, and before that I was at Chantilly High School.Continue Reading
Banned Books Week takes place annually from Sep. 23 to 29. The event celebrates freedom of speech and expression, and fights against the censorship of books in communities. The theme of Banned Books Week for 2018 is “banning books silences stories.” According to the American Library Association, there were 356Continue Reading
It has been a controversial year for Chicago rapper Kanye West, whether it be his now infamous “slavery was a choice” comment on TMZ, his feud with Canadian rapper Drake or his support for President Donald Trump, which has drawn ire from the public. He is now pushing back theContinue Reading
Our school prides itself on community. One of the “Statesmen Stars” stands for community. But, the frivolous regulation of the exchange of money within the school challenges our ability to sustain this so-called “community”. As an active member of the Marshall community, I have experienced countless instances of frustration withContinue Reading