Due to the rewriting of an FCPS regulation, therapy dogs will be available in the coming months to provide stress relief and relaxation. Principal Jeff Litz has worked for over a school year to rewrite this regulation, which does not allow therapy dogs on school campuses. “It’s a small measure,Continue Reading

Every year we search for the perfect response to the dreaded question, “So what are your New Year’s resolutions?” For as long as I can remember, I’ve hopped on the resolution bandwagon of lying to myself and striving for an idealized version of my lifestyle that, in short, is impossibleContinue Reading

Vine’s mobile app will be discontinued in the coming months, as announced on Oct. 27 via Vine’s website. “Vine is a place where you can express yourself in so many different ways and it’s really sad that it’s shutting down because it’s a great, hilarious outlet for expression,” junior RachelContinue Reading

Three new counselors have joined the faculty and begun their roles as part of the department. Alex Breiner, Mindy James and Douglas Sawitzky will take on the caseloads of Brian Staton, Erik Beall and Abida Otinger, respectively. Staton made the transition into becoming the new dean of students, Beall resignedContinue Reading

Athletes who are involved in sports before pursuing military careers receive the experiences and skills needed to meet the demand of military life. “[Sports] teach them how to train, work hard, be a team player and learn the benefits of having someone else depend on you to give them yourContinue Reading

the objective We are traveling to the diverse destinations of Rome, Catania, Stromboli and Lipari for the summer. This means taking on the challenge of blending our backgrounds in Spanish and French in order to learn Italian in a week.   the process We found that there are a lotContinue Reading

Senior Bevy Daniel has a melting pot of interests. From theater to politics, her range of passions is reflected in her avid participation at Marshall. Daniel came into Marshall as a transfer student. As a freshman with only a few acquaintances, Daniel sought school organizations as a way to getContinue Reading

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Four meets into the season, track and field had one state qualifier, one finals qualifier, three regional qualifiers, 42 conference qualifiers and won 25 events. “We just started competing after spring break and so far the team is off to a great start,” track and field coach Clifford Wong said.Continue Reading

Every pet is different, with individual personalities and traits. Each pet owner treats their relationship with their animal differently. Freshman Emily Grace has owned Tris and Izzy, two guinea pigs, for around two years. “We found someone who couldn’t keep them anymore because their son was allergic to the food,Continue Reading