Cars are one of the great status symbols of high school life, as the freedom they provide marks a major transition from childhood and adulthood. Yet while most high schoolers are solely focused on getting heir license and buying cars, you will meet a certain group of students in the Academy’s Auto TechContinue Reading
If you’re looking for a doughnut that’s out of this world, look no further than Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken. It made its big move from the Washington D.C. to Falls Church, right down the street from our very own school, earlier this year. It’s as trendy as you canContinue Reading
The Objective I love coffee. The fact that I work at a coffee shop, generally have trouble sleeping and drink three cups every day on average are a perfect combination to foster an addiction. I decided to challenge myself to not drink coffee for a week mostly to see ifContinue Reading
As Marshall begins fresh with a renovation just under its belt, the library has undergone a multitude of drastic changes to its interior. Beyond the shiny furniture and the refreshing change in layout, the library has two staff members brand new to the faculty family, Krissy Ronan and Elizabeth Toledo.Continue Reading
The largest vegetarian celebration in D.C. occurred Oct. 3 with an estimated 15,000 attendees, 23 guest speakers and musicians, 28 vendors, 60 exhibitors and 42 non-profit organizations. VegFest was originally founded by the Vegetarian Society of DC in 1997, but is now organized by Compassion Over Killing, a DC-centered animal protectionContinue Reading
Just because you’re in high school doesn’t mean you can’t do something amazing. Three people proved this, in some cases literally, above and beyond what the average teenager would normally do. Sophomore Roshana G-mariam spent her summer camping at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware with hers and anotherContinue Reading
When YouTube first began in 2005, the site mostly consisted of homemade videos meant to be shared only with friends and family. Fast forward to 2015 and suddenly it’s still filled with homemade videos, but now they’re posted with the intent of becoming internet famous. People all over the worldContinue Reading
The new school year yielded many new things—a new building from the completed construction, a new bell schedule from the Fairfax County school board and new curricula and faculty members in each department. Angela Rizzo is somewhat new to the biology department, as this is her second year at Marshall.Continue Reading
Most people would be consumed by just working on a doctorate. After a year as principal, Jeffrey Litz has proved his ability to multi-task by working towards his doctorate, learning and executing the responsibilities of a new job and even subbing in an IB Biology class. While the job title was new,Continue Reading
My love for the red-glasses-bearing comic book characters Daredevil and Cyclops led me to make a very interesting purchase. I ended up buying a pair of red chromotherapy (also known as color therapy) glasses. What is color therapy? According to a 2005 study on color therapy done by the NationalContinue Reading