Organizing a school play from start to finish is usually a tough job, but for stage manager and senior Aysha Berry, this year’s first online play brought new challenges for the crew. “Called Out” consists of the general premise wherein the actors, who receive their roles on the spot, areContinue Reading
Audiences worldwide tune in to the Oscars annually to celebrate and to award the highest achievements within the film industry. The current year’s 92nd Academy Awards will air for the second consecutive time without a host. The last occurence of this sort occurred in 1989 and criticism from the mediaContinue Reading
This year, the juniors broke tradition by not wearing their class shirts during the fall pep rally. Now, three months later, the supply of new shirts lay in Room C210. The miscommunication between the Student Government Association (SGA) and the manufacturer delayed the delivery of the class shirts, to theContinue Reading
by matt savage & amelia gee Octagon Club’s ShareTable goal is to make use of extra resources and donate food. Volunteers carry bins around to collect extra food from each table during all lunch periods. ShareTable coordinator and junior Sarina Bell said the purpose of the ShareTable is to reduceContinue Reading
To top off the new winter spirit week, the Student Government Association (SGA) is trying to create a dance during mid-January. But after its first rejection due to numerous setbacks, the chance of having the formal is up in the air. So far, one of the major obstacles involves funding.Continue Reading
Over the summer, junior Faith Forman launched a crocheting business, Sola Fide, which sells personally crafted and customized products. The company’s name, Sola Fide, reflects Forman’s namesake. “[Sola Fide] came from Latin and means ‘by faith alone,’” Forman said. “I like the name because I own and develop the business.”Continue Reading
Players on girls lacrosse teams wear goggles instead of helmets due to the comfort and general popularity of them, risking potential head injuries. Boys lacrosse players wear helmets because of different regulations that allow for a more aggressive style of play. Junior and girls varsity lacrosse player Lena Smith saidContinue Reading
The theatre tech crew began rehearsing for the spring musical “The Sound of Music” on March 11 and continues to practice every day after school leading up to the play. But, as theater director Bernard DeLeo said, they are the unsung heroes of every play. Senior Emma Smith began herContinue Reading
Junior Avery Burke is ready to return to lacrosse season after sitting out the previous one due to a tear in her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Burke’s knee popped unexpectedly last March in the second scrimmage of the season when she went to change direction. Burke said the seven monthContinue Reading
Gymnasts from James Madison High School and McLean High School are practicing in one gym with the Marshall gymnastics team due to lack of room for practice. Gymnastics head coach Kristi Bzdafka said sharing space is an opportunity to observe different coaches and perspectives, which has been beneficial because ofContinue Reading