Students share their thoughts as they support a myriad of countries in the FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar “I was definitely disappointed when they were eliminated; however, I still feel a sense of pride concerning how they played.” – Junior Emma Heren on Germany “No comment.” – Sophomore SaraContinue Reading
The Senior Regional Orchestra is a full orchestra ensemble in which membership is determined through auditions in September. The orchestra rehearses for three days before performing one concert in November. Rank&File talked to these students who placed in the top 20 of the Northern Region. Senior Eujin Lee “I usedContinue Reading
In Nov. 2022, after two rejected drafts, VDOE was asked by the Virginia Board of Education to create a third draft of the K-12 Social Studies Standards. Released in Jan. 2023, these standards aimed to include elements of the prior two drafted standards. The head of the History Department andContinue Reading
At 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, senior Ava Grim frantically spams her sister. She’s met with silence. Grim quickly checks her sister’s location to find she’s sleeping safe and sound in her dorm. She’s relieved—but the initial shock was frightening. The day before, Christopher Jones Jr. killed three studentsContinue Reading
The varsity cheer team has persevered through many roadblocks this season. The team placed first in the Liberty District semi-finals, a stark improvement from the beginning of the season. “Our first competition was a little rough because we came in fifth,” varsity cheerleader and sophomore Calla Spignardo said. The teamContinue Reading
Aiming to unite clubs, the Club Council takes its first steps into Marshall. Co-founders and juniors Josephine Blanton and Manahil Jawaid aim to encourage communication and collaboration among clubs. The Council’s sponsor is Health and P.E. 9 teacher and clubs and activities assistant director Laura Campbell. “The issue is thatContinue Reading
School spirit, sports and senior leaders—it’s a new year, and the Mob is ready to start. The “Marshall Mob” refers to the student section at football, basketball and other sports. Each year two seniors are chosen to lead them. This year, the title belongs to Carolyne Chase and Ben Jones.Continue Reading
When the clock struck 2:40 on Monday, May 9, over 300 students got up and walked out of the school. The students attended the Reproductive Freedom Walkout organized by Generation Ratify, a student-led movement for gender equality. Forty five Virginia schools, including Marshall, participated in the walkout. “We [were] leadingContinue Reading
From its Native American roots to the modern day, lacrosse has made numerous changes to its rules over time. Unlike Virginia high school sports, lacrosse makes annual edits to its rulebook. “When I played in high school, there was technically no out of bounds,” varsity girls lacrosse head coach ValerieContinue Reading
The school planned to announce the winners of the SGA election on May 2. Rank&File talked to incumbent and non-incumbent candidates about their goals for the future. Class of 2025 Incumbent: Chloe Hoang Freshman Chloe Hoang said she ran in 2021 for SGA “because over quarantine, I was really closedContinue Reading