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
It was like a movie. Like my life was some perfect story with the perfect family, faith, friends and social status. In reality, I didn’t have those things, and when my health went, so did most of my friends and parts of my family. Then, you would expect that afterContinue Reading
Members of Latinos United and Spanish Honor Society recently celebrated their culture during Hispanic Heritage month, which from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage month started in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, and is meant to honor different hispanic cultures and their contributions to society. In order to learnContinue Reading
The Parent Teacher Student Association, along with assistant principal Kevin Wallace and senior Jane Hurley, implemented a food pantry in order to provide necessary nourishment for students who may not be able to access it. Earlier this year, PTSA market committee co-chair Sarah Shamlal contacted Wallace about adding a potentialContinue Reading
Severe weather has led to the cancellation of a total of eight sporting events this year, presenting problems with the student athletes’ schedules, studies and sanity. The weather, ranging from 90 degree heat to pouring rain, has cancelled two races for the cross country team as well as seven gamesContinue Reading