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

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

On Jan. 9, Freshmen College Night was hosted by counselors Mindy James, Katy Sokolove, Alex Breiner, Christy Hanlon, Jim Rixse and career center specialist Gardner Humphreys. They gave an introduction on the basics of college, what colleges look for and test preparation. The program started with what students should beContinue Reading

The gymnastics team finished second after falling short to James Madison High School with a score of 134.9, losing by only 0.8 points. The meet, which also happened to be Senior Night, took place on Jan. 11 in the main gymnasium. Centreville, Westfield, Wakefield, and Lee all finished with lessContinue Reading