The following is an edited transcript of an interview between Rank & File and substance abuse counselor Patrick Lawton.
Rank & File: There’s been a recent spike in the trend of teenagers and young adults smoking synthetic marijuanas, including the substance known as K2. Are you aware of this at Marshall or around the county?
On Feb. 3 and 4, IB Film Study will be holding a film festival in the auditorium during Lunch & Learn where IB Film students will be showcasing their own trailers as a part of their film study project. The objective of the project was for students to make aContinue Reading
The physics department was greeted by a new face at the beginning of the year: Nimel Theodore. Theodore, who teaches Active Physics, IB Physics I and II SL, has already fallen in love with Marshall in his first half year here. “You really feel like you belong when your studentsContinue Reading
La Caraquena is definitely not somewhere you go for the ambiance. Connected to a decrepit, sketchy motel, the restaurant’s interior was dark, cramped, aged and uncomfortable. There were only a few seats, crammed so closely together that some booths only had one bench. However, the surprisingly delicious food made upContinue Reading
Created two years ago by sophomore Devon Maloney, Green Roof Initiative FCPS is a student-run organization that promotes eco-friendly aspects of school buildings. As several schools throughout Fairfax Country prepare for renovations, Green Roof aims to create awareness primarily by promoting green roofs. ?A green roof is basically plant lifeContinue Reading
Approaching the auditorium, soft pounding on the floor boards creates a steady beat made by the slapping, swaying and marching of feet. Opening the doors, a scream comes from inside: ?Don?t do it!? Oh yes, this is the unforgettable G-squad, Marshall?s one and only Step Team. Unlike other Marshall sportsContinue Reading
The first day of school: wild chattering, a cacophony of voices, constant commotion and a never ending sea of new faces, especially for transfer students. Sophomore Justin Kim was just another transfer student walking down the halls of Marshall, taking in the new environment. On the other side of theContinue Reading
Before the summer ended, Rank & File decided to put a new spin on the food review by having a staff review. So, Rank & File headed to Tigris Grill, a middle- eastern restaurant tucked in the heart of Oakton. Tigris Grill serves typical Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food and is aContinue Reading
In terms of toppings, Pizza Hut is a refreshing break from Papa John?s and Domino?s. In addition to using quality toppings, Pizza Hut actually puts a reasonable amount of toppings on their pizzas. Moreover, the toppings were evenly spread throughout the pizza, though in a messy way. In a pizzaContinue Reading
Domino?s was not lying in their recent commercials. The crust, cheese and sauce have changed and they are absolutely superb. Upon first bite, the unique, foreign taste is startling(in a good way, of course). The cheese went from what once tasted processed to what now appears real, authentic Italian. ItContinue Reading
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