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
I love sports. I plan my schedule around whenever the next hockey game for the Chicago Blackhawks game is on, and I always make time in my day to give myself updates on what’s taking place in the world of sports. Going a week without following anything was probably theContinue Reading
In classes with teachers from diverse regions and cultures, it is often possible to find testaments to teachers’ sports loyalties from all around the country hanging in their rooms, representing little pieces of who they are. Social Studies teacher and Syracuse University fan Kevin Curtin does not fail to expressContinue Reading
School security comes in two parts: physical and technological. Security specialist Steven Williams outlines the protocol the administration and faculty take to ensure the safety of the students and staff. “If we have to evacuate from here somebody has to be in control of the schedules of the people beingContinue Reading
Security recently went through a makeover alongside the school renovations—new buildings and technology lead to newly installed cameras, motion sensors and technology surveillance. FCPS Regulation 8614.6, under the “Notice of Authorization to Monitor,” states that, “Video cameras and other imaging devices will not be installed on an ongoing basis whereContinue Reading
On April 19, Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza and other officials in Fairfax County met up at the Fairfax County Government Center to observe the Board of Supervisors’ discussion about the 2017 county budget markup and recommendations for the 2018 budget. District representatives on the Board of Supervisors debated over topicsContinue Reading
While a variety of interest, hobby and academic-centered clubs are present within the school community, there is a noticeably smaller quantity of clubs that address the religious views and values of the community. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers an opportunity for Christians and others to integrate their faith withContinue Reading
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
Fresh off of winning the Capital Conference championship last year, boys lacrosse started the season by not only winning nine of their first 10 games, but also by outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 90 goals. The start is the team’s best in over six years. According toContinue Reading