2013-08-19
News
The price of college: Financial aid scams
By: Reyna Berry
Beware the financial aid scams: pointers with Gardener Humphreys Financial aid scams are an ongoing issue in high schools, but
Features
Student perspective on mental health
By: Reyna Berry
With tests piling up and summer waving its smug fingers from two months away, the last quarter of the year is far from the easiest. Regardless, fourth quarter can be a time for reflection. For some students, like president of Marshall Minds Matter club and senior Grace Chamberlain, this school
When giving back gives back: Three Statesmen receive recognition for their work in community service
By: Matt Savage
Maya Kanaan Every year, 23 students countywide receive Fairfax County’s Student Peace Awards, and this year, one of those select students is from our own halls. Senior Maya Kanaan received this year’s award for working to promote peace. Kanaan is the founder and president of the Peace in Middle East
A new frame of mind: A photographer’s journey managing her mental health with a new medium
By: Rhea Newnaha
When her sister introduced her to the art of capturing a moment, sophomore Regina Garcia fell in love with photography. Prior to picking up the camera, Garcia managed her mental health through music, but she said she needed another art form to convey her feelings to both herself and others.
Opinion
Editorial: Competition within sports teams is unhealthy
By: Theo Schmidt
Sports are known for being beneficial to one’s physical and mental well being. However, in the competitive environment which we
Letter from the Editor
By: Theo Schmidt
This issue is our seventh and second to last of the academic year. On a personal note, it will also
Editorial: Amend Path to Advanced Diploma
By: Matt Savage
From the time we chose courses for the 8th grade, many Marshall students will remember being strongly encouraged by our
Arts & Style
Guitar Ensemble back from behind the screen
By: Rhea Newnaha
With his classes back in person, guitar instructor Mathew Kulikosky said it’s time to get out of the bedroom and onto a stage. After playing behind a screen for a year, guitar ensembles are back in the classroom. “Being by yourself and playing the guitar isn’t necessarily a disaster, but