Senior Anna Carlson uses photography as a means to portray her artistic vision. Carlson initially began pursuing a passion for photography at her previous school, Grace International School in Thailand, because she said everyone was art-oriented and said she felt the need to jump on the bandwagon. However, over herContinue Reading
Amongst millions of other Americans, Marshall activists united in the Washington D.C. Sisters March on Jan. 20. On the one year anniversary of the historic Women’s March, nearly three million people came to protest the lack of gender equality in everyday practice and in the current political climate andContinue Reading
The Canadian skiing program, “Snow Escape,” was a student-organized trip for three days to Quebec, Canada during winter break. Attendees bonded with each other while experiencing a new kind of freedom through an international adventure. Senior and Snow Escape representative Helena Ristic led 15 other Marshall students to Mont-Tremblant, aContinue Reading
Often, a substitute teacher appearing in place of a normal teacher is a relief for students, but it is not always in their best interest. The major flaw in the substitute teacher system is the lack of organization based on subject. Oftentimes, a substitute teacher will have to lead aContinue Reading
Statesmen Theatre brought to stage the play Big Love on Jan. 20 for the Virginia High School League festival. The festival is a one-act competition where 10 total schools competed. Based on Aeschylus’ play The Suppliants, Big Love is about fifty brides who flee from Greece to Italy in orderContinue Reading
The freshman boys basketball team defeated the Edison Eagles 55 to 46 on Thursday, Jan. 18 in a team effort filled with ball-movement, unselfishness and enthusiasm that the team has been perfecting throughout the course of the season. Last time the Statesmen faced the Eagles, Marshall was victorious by aContinue Reading
With the recent winter weather, Fairfax County Public Schools as a whole has experienced many school closures and delays. This has lead to exams and due dates being moved because of the time away from school. While this can be seen as a nuisance, others in the community see itContinue Reading
The girls freshman basketball team defeated Edison High School 58 to eight on Thursday, January 18. The girls were led by Tessa Murphy, who scored nine points for the freshman team that now holds a 10-1 record. The girls were up 20 to four after the first quarter, and theyContinue Reading
After multiple snow days, Marshall’s 2018 Student Government Association struggled to organize the second annual Stress Less Week, an attempt at decreasing anxiety levels for students. “The snow days definitely had an impact on [planning Stress Less Week],” SGA board member Hiam Baidas said. “It just makes the week seemContinue Reading
There is a new addition to the staff of the library, but this one can not help you check out a book, answer questions or even talk. The librarians instituted this in an effort to promote a stress-free environment. “Pinguini” is seven feet tall and lives in the front portionContinue Reading