The freshman and sophomore year English curriculum doesn’t prepare students pursuing the IB HL Literature courses. The workload, expectations of writing level, and literature becomes significantly more difficult between the jump from sophomore to junior year. The expectations of reading and writing level from the first half of Marshall’s EnglishContinue Reading
The Science Research Advisory class is new to Marshall this year and already a great success. The class was offered to higher level IB science students as a helping hand through the science fair process. The class was originally proposed as a half-semester class for junior IB diploma candidates whoContinue Reading
Online Activism Hurts By Mona Farah and Eleanor McAden Online controversy increased after the Biden administration’s announcement of the Willow project, yet another example of how social media can be used as a tool for protest. Over the past couple years, from the BLM movement to abortion laws, millions haveContinue Reading
Each school year a new grade of 11th graders rise up to the challenge to complete the IB Diploma. For some that challenge starts earlier than others through their ability to take IB science classes as a sophomore. Though many choose the path of IB, either through pursuing the fullContinue Reading
There is nothing Christmassy about dashing through snow. Heck, I probably know more Mariah Carey songs than the average person. So why does the holiday spirit always show up in the shadows of a big Christmas tree? I acknowledge that the majority of this country celebrates Christmas, so naturally itContinue Reading
For some people, mental health surveys are a lifeline. Especially the non-anonymous ones. If someone is suffering from conditions like depression, reaching out can feel impossible. Asking for help from a dark place requires vulnerability, honesty and confidence. Most importantly, it requires you to realize what you are grappling withContinue Reading
Virgil Dongre: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was elected to the position on Jan. 7, 2023. To get there, he had to make “lots of concessions” to far-right members of the party which “worked relentlessly to weaken the power he’ll have as speaker,” according to NPR. This seems likeContinue Reading
It’s 7:49 am on a Monday, and you’ve just woken up. Showering before school is not an option, but then you remember: it’s winter. You can throw on a hoodie or sweater and run out the door. Here lies the beauty and superiority of winter fashion. It’s cozy, cute and,Continue Reading
This writer doesn’t think so. But a new bill may allow some Virginia public schools to designate references to homosexuality in instructional materials as “sexually explicit content.” Senate Bill 656 was signed into Virginia law by Governor Youngkin on April 6, 2022, requiring Virginia public school boards to create policiesContinue Reading
The clock strikes midnight and the new year starts, bringing a fresh beginning for many. After two weeks of winter break, it’s time to get back to our normal routines. The new year brings pressure to revamp your lifestyle and create resolutions that are not always attainable. Resolutions are aContinue Reading