2013-08-19
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News
Interview: Zoe Mazur, GSA President
*edited for length and clarity. Gender neutral bathrooms auto-locking, other issues concern club president. Staff writer Reyna Berry: In our
Features
Students React: The Tortured Poets Department (VIDEO)
By: Rhea Newnaha
Come back to see a video of students reactions to Taylor Swift’s new album “Tortured Poet’s Society.” Related posts: A Little Help from Hazel New obstacles arise for first time voters Editorial: Snowday memories are under attack PHOTO ESSAY: Warming Up
VIDEO: Going over the Grammys
By: Rhea Newnaha
Come back to see a video where we talked to students about the Grammy results! Related posts: VIDEO: Winter Cheer Come Back A Little Help from Hazel Documentary: MMM Therapy Dog Event Egg picture takes number one spot for the most liked picture on Instagram
Stepping into the Age of AI
By: Rhea Newnaha
“I think that people should do their own work, and I think that it’s harmful to creativity and different creative fields.” – Senior Ainlsey McCoy “I don’t think it’s a problem at all to have AI help generate an idea with seeds that are provided to it.” – Anatomy and
Opinion
Setting Up for Failure: Preliminary English courses do not prepare for the IB path
The freshman and sophomore year English curriculum doesn’t prepare students pursuing the IB HL Literature courses. The workload, expectations of
Opinion: The Positive Effect of Science Research Advisory on Well Being of Students
The Science Research Advisory class is new to Marshall this year and already a great success. The class was offered
Point-Counterpoint: Online ‘Slacktivism?’
Online Activism Hurts By Mona Farah and Eleanor McAden Online controversy increased after the Biden administration’s announcement of the Willow
Opinion
Setting Up for Failure: Preliminary English courses do not prepare for the IB path
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 English
News
Holi Moli: CAS Project celebrates Indian Festival
On April 14th, members of the community gathered in celebration of the Indian Festival of color, Holi. Juniors Apoorva Navale, Laya Kalavapudi, and Manya Grover organized an event called Holi Moli as their IB Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project. Navale said lots of preparation work was needed to
Sports
Destined For The Court: Senior Jose Fudd follows sister’s footstep
On April 30th, senior Jose Fudd sealed the deal, signing his commitment to play basketball at the University of Mary Washington. Jose Fudd carries his family’s basketball legacy forward, following in the footsteps of his sister Azzi Fudd, a University of Connecticut (UConn) shooting guard. The summer before he transferred
Warriors to Wizards: Poole makes the switch
In 2019, Jordan Poole was drafted to the NBA Golden State Warriors, from the University of Michigan. He spent the next four years playing for the Warriors where his performance was outstanding. After underperforming in his 2022-2023 season, Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards. “Poole has been one of
“We really just got killed that game”: Students react to Jack Del Rio’s firing
The 2023 NFL season has been a challenge for the Washington Commanders, who face their third losing season in the last four years under head coach Ron Rivera. “This season has been pretty disappointing,” junior Shrey Desai said. “I expected them to be better than this season because it seemed