Sophomores and seniors recently took the Fairfax County Public Schools Youth Survey, which aims to gain information about student wellbeing. Last year’s data, available on the FCPS website, yielded the highest rates of depressive tendencies in a decade. Though the Youth Survey is anonymous, students do take non-anonymous mental healthContinue Reading
Here’s a rank&recap of the Marshall Minds Matter therapy dog event during Learn on Thursday, Jan 11. Marshall Minds Matter brought in Alliance of Therapy Dogs to help students find healthy coping mechanisms for end-of-quarter stress.Continue Reading
Junior Minnah El-Berier’s move to Virginia this summer from Dubai brought her closer to her family and the IB curriculum, but it also led her to the girls basketball team. El-Berier has played basketball for almost 11 years, most of which was spent playing with boys teams, putting her atContinue Reading
Junior Saemee Kim: Chemicals for Sanitization Every day, junior Saemee Kim and her family used antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer without a second thought. Then, Kim said something caught her eye on one of the packages. “My family started using this brand of wipes that had a very prominent labelContinue Reading
Junior Samia Sayd’s love for her teammates and the sport of volleyball carries her team in their bid for a regional title. Sayd has played volleyball since the third grade and places her drive to succeed in her teammates. “I like the bond I have with both my highschool andContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, our Director of Student Services entered her office to see it covered in pink balloons, streamers and chocolates to advocate for breast cancer awareness. Math teachers Helen Snyder, Nevine Spicer and Abeer El-Baz decorated the office in secret with help from principal Jeffrey Litz. “I talkedContinue Reading
This week, the Student Government Association’s Learn games brought students together for a half hour of entertainment. During Learn on Monday, Sept. 19, students had the opportunity to watch a talent show hosted by the freshman SGA board. Sophomore Yasmina Van Rheenen said she had fun at the talent show,Continue Reading
Rank&File went around the school documenting Homecoming week Sophomore Katherine Shatokhin and junior Marina Josipovic (top) pose for a picture while wearing onesies during pajama day. Seniors Sean Sanders, Sam Lee, Henry Church, Chris Kiersz and Reid Buckley (bottom) pose wearing the cross country pajama pants during lunch to startContinue Reading
Students activities director Joe Swarm comments on Mob behavior at football games. How has the Mob acted in the past? Prior to last year, our students would cheer for Marshall and not against individuals from other teams. Our student body has always taken a strong stance against bullying, andContinue Reading
Aiming to unite clubs, the Club Council takes its first steps into Marshall. Co-founders and juniors Josephine Blanton and Manahil Jawaid aim to encourage communication and collaboration among clubs. The Council’s sponsor is Health and P.E. 9 teacher and clubs and activities assistant director Laura Campbell. “The issue is thatContinue Reading