When a snow storm is imminent, FCPS students tend to constantly check their Twitters and weather apps in the hopes they will get a cancellation or at least a delay. But for the people who follow @marksweatherpage on Instagram, they have the advantage when it comes to school closings andContinue Reading
SoulCycle is not just a spin class, but a stress-free, high energy experience that prompts customers to consistently return. SoulCycle is a fitness company that offers stationary cycling workout classes. The Manhattan-based fitness phenomenon first opened its doors in 2006, and now has multiple studios across North America. “The objectiveContinue Reading
Junior Sophie Delta began a job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) last summer at the Cabin John Park Fire Department in Bethesda, Maryland. EMTs work alongside paramedics and care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. They respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patientsContinue Reading
Despite the dangers of parking on George C. Marshall Drive, students who did not purchase a school parking pass still choose to do so. Perpendicular to Leesburg Pike, this road serves as both an alternative parking location and a connection between the high school and the three neighborhoods opposite toContinue Reading
Though county typically funds the majority of resources for the average class, academy classes must also generate their own finances for their necessary expensive supplies. The Marshall Academy consists of specialized classes that help those enrolled obtain both career experience and industry-recognized certificates and licenses in the technical field theyContinue Reading
Love is in the air at Marshall High School. For freshman Dean Vance, his valentine is Instagram model Alexis Ren who has 13.1 million followers on the platform. Vance followed Ren for a few years and said his crush on her has been a long-term inside joke between Vance andContinue Reading
Winter break is a 12 day hiatus from school that lasts from Dec. 24 to Jan. 4. For students and staff alike, it is a chance to relax and rejuvenate without daily stressors. While the break is a time to step away from school, long term deadlines for higher levelContinue Reading
The Gryphon Robotics team began the year with planning, designing and building a robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) with a new module. FIRST is an international organization that facilitates robotics competitions for grades K through 12. Under strict rules, limited resources and limited time, FRC challengesContinue Reading
Apple’s new iOS Screen Time feature allows users to track phone usage and set limits, which leads to an increase in awareness and improved productivity among students. Screen Time allows Apple users to see their phone usage based on productivity, social networking, entertainment, games and creativity. The feature also providesContinue Reading
National Novel Writing Month is an annual challenge that authors, whether published or aspiring, commit to every November. Their goal is to use the entire month to write a 50,000 word novel, which may either be a complete piece of work or the first 50,000 words of a novel thatContinue Reading