Art feeds our souls and cures us of our wounds. Art exposes the emotions and struggles of the society it lives within. Many use art to express what is in our...
Nowadays, the word “K-pop” has become more and more well-known. The biggest difference between Korean pop music and other kinds of pop music is that it takes young and...
Rap is one of the most popular music genres of all time. It’s an honest, raw outlet where people say what they want, and it allows you to experience another person’s...
May 20, 2022
On February 24, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1557, a law that many activists have dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. The bill forbids public school teachers...
Ella Gincherman, Staff Writer/ Junior Editor
May 20, 2022
At the beginning of this month, a draft from the supreme court was leaked. It revealed the supreme court voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that made giving...
Gerrymandering struck down across Maryland during redistricting process
May 19, 2022
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral districts in order to benefit one political party or candidate over others. Although gerrymandering is often considered to be a Republican issue, Maryland’s 2012 Congressional districts, which heavily favor Democratic candidates, gives it the honor of being tied for the most gerrymandered state in the country. In fact, Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District (Figure 1), which has been compared to a “blood splatter from a crime scene” and a “broken-winged pterodactyl, lying prostrate across the center of the state,” is considered by the Washington Post to be the second most gerrymandered district in the United States.
Texas implements anti-abortion law
May 19, 2022
It is clear that the anti-abortion law can have dire consequences for people's physical and mental health.
What Does the “Missing Middle” Say About the Future of Montgomery County Housing?
May 19, 2022
Many residents of Historic Woodside are outspoken about their opposition to zoning plans
Racism hiding in public school funding
May 19, 2022
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Aviva Blumenthal, Editor
June 4, 2022
With females being the dominant and most significant character, ballet stands out in comparison to other arts. Ballet dancers are surrounded by mirrors, reflecting each and every inch of their bodies and the other females that surround them.
May 24, 2022
As any institution would, Sandy Spring Friends School has evolved significantly since its founding in 1961. Changes involving the size of the community, traditions, the role of Quakerism, and more, have shaped the school into the influential establishment it is today.
Covid’s Effects on Student Maturity
May 20, 2022
Maturity levels, particularly seen in current freshmen and sophomore classes have agreeably, by a handful of SSFS faculty, dropped.
Euphoria and adolescents: tale of discouragement or glamorization of illegal behaviors?
April 14, 2022
The impact of pop culture and social media on teens is massive. As a teenager myself, I witness first hand the ways in which these mediums affect my generation, for better and for worse. Speaking on the...
M&M’s launched the new look of characters: woke or woke-washing?
March 11, 2022
The world is growing to become more and more inclusive to minorities and show an increased interest in social justice and equality surrounding issues such as race, gender, and sexual orientation; brands...
Should Mystery Blind Pet Boxes Be Banned?
February 8, 2022
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” This is not only a classic line in “Forrest Gump” but also a perfect description of the mystery blind boxes that are now so popular among young people.
Skirts or pants: there should be options
December 13, 2021
SkyUp Airline, a new private-owned airline in Ukraine, decided to change the uniforms of female flight attendants from conventional pencil skirts and heels to trousers and Nike sneakers in October of 2021....
