A fear frequently confronted by budding artists stems from the prospect of having their work put on display for others to critique. Art teachers have had the opportunity to teach their students to overcome this anxiety by example. Art teachers Nicole Walter, Carol Trost and Kim Jenkins all submitted work to the fourth annual Artist-Teacher Exhibition. Walter’s and Jenkin’s submissions were each selected for display at the exhibition.

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Social media is a powerful tool. It can be used to gain support for a movement, raise awareness of an issue or voice opinions of current events. When used effectively, social media makes these things possible; its nature is to connect people and serve as a platform for discussion. However, as with any power, the power of social media can easily be abused. High school students need to figure out how to use social media without abusing it.
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Looking back on elementary school, I remember how confidential grades were. Even if I willingly attempted to share my score on something as innocent as a reading quiz, my teacher was always quick to remind me that “we don’t brag about our grades” to other students. At the time, I thought this was a pointless rule; any child would want to bask in the glory of an A with his or her friends.
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The lull of maracas and strumming of a ukulele accompany the voice of sophomore Sammy Hakim in her Colbie Caillat-esque song “About You,” which is the final song in her first extended-play album Locked You Out.

“Guitar and piano are my go-to instruments for composing and more intricate melodies, but I like other instruments like ukulele and violin to brighten up or add to the song,” Hakim said.

Hakim’s pursuit of her musical career began when she was joking a round with a friend.

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After losing contact with sister school Etomba Combined School in Africa, Marshall has a new partnership with students in India through Girls Learn International, a club founded by Marshall alumna Ritika Jain and currently headed by her younger sister, junior Eisha Jain.

Marshall’s GLI chapter will be establishing regular communication with a GLI chapter in New Delhi. The chapter in New Delhi is made up of 15 girls who all live in the village of Dakshinpuri.

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After one of the most contentious school board elections in years, the newly elected board has the heavy responsibility of selecting the new FCPS superintendent to replace Jack Dale, who will depart in 2013. The new board, which will be sworn in Dec 19, consists of 10 members endorsed byContinue Reading

Senior David Goldberg “unofficially” won Marshall’s first ever speech medal in Lincoln-Douglas forum at an Edison High School debate and forensics tournament. According to sponsor Jeannine Mortell, Goldberg came in second place but the decision was challenged as “his ballots clearly showed a win” over the first-place contender. Junior KhalidContinue Reading