During the winter months it’s hard to have motivation for anything taxing, like schoolwork or even getting up in the morning. But this is a particular problem at sports practices, when athletes are tired and wish they could just stay in. And the wrestling team has to muster a lot of motivationContinue Reading

With more than 80 different extracurricular activities now offered to members of the Marshall community, students are encouraged more than ever to participate in activities beyond their classes. However, most of these clubs and activities are centered around a specific interest that not everyone may share or require students to invest timeContinue Reading

This is for the people who want to be angry that they dished out an exorbitant amount of money to see only half of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, but have no one to blame but themselves. And the worst part is, it’s not even like you can say that you knowContinue Reading

One thing many people fail to realize is that cheerleading is not just cheering for the football team. Members must also practice and train for competitions. Competitions can be compared to an inter-school game. Teams must prepare a routine that is around 3 minutes long. During this span of time,Continue Reading

Fabio Zuluaga is a very well-dressed man. He walks into the room with an air of mild interest and quiet confidence, speaking quickly and with a light Colombian accent. He smiles at us, makes some small talk, and sits down. “This to me is a great opportunity to use thisContinue Reading

Students are now exposed to German culture through the new German club, founded by sophomore Irmanrad Iranbomy. “I wanted to celebrate and learn more about German culture and tradition, which also means that the German Club is a place where Germans and people who are interested in the German lifestyleContinue Reading

The winter track season started with the introduction of young runners and new sprinting coach Travis Greene. According to returning sprinter and sophomore Emma Knoke, Greene has acclimated well into the track community. “We all really love him. He knows what he’s talking about and he’s been a really good coach,”Continue Reading

Last season, 18 girls from the classes of 2015 and 2016 played for the girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams; this season that number has dropped to just three. Motives for leaving the team vary from player to player, and while some girls attributed the decision to academics andContinue Reading

In response to new FCPS regulations prohibiting bake sales on school grounds before 2:40 p.m., National Art Honor Society has entered into a collaboration with the orchestra to hold sales during concerts. NAHS president, senior Ladan Karim-Nejad, and vice president, junior Samantha Van Heest, hope to use concert bake sales to raise moneyContinue Reading

Pop quiz: what equipment do you need to play a sport?  If you’re like me, a few things probably came to mind: a ball, net or something similar, depending on what sport you play; a uniform; good sneakers and a water bottle. A few things that didn’t make the list:Continue Reading