Some words like “where” and “wear,” or “read” and “read,” can be confusing even to fluent English speakers, but are especially difficult for English Speakers of Other Languages, also known as ESOL students. According to ESOL department chair Sharon Carser-Brown, the level of challenge varies based on students’ backgrounds. “ItContinue Reading
Rape jokes are a problem, and they’ve become far too commonly used among high school students despite the fact that there is nothing funny about violating someone. Beyond this, a complaint about these frankly disturbing jokes can be seen as overly sensitive, and not as a reasonable argument. The critiqueContinue Reading
I don’t consider myself a feminist. I think I share opinions with quite a lot of feminists, but I don’t feel comfortable associating myself with some others. Different branches of the movement have different goals, and different methods of achieving goals. I’m certainly in favor of reducing the high number ofContinue Reading
In just a few years, a lot has changed in the school community. Sure, there’s still a thin film of grime atop some of the older lockers, and yes, there’s always at least one hallway that smells really weird. But there are also several milestones of development, including the completionContinue Reading
Whether you’re just a casual moviegoer or a fan of the book, the second film installment of Tolkien’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was major a disappointment. The biggest problem is that director Peter Jackson drags out the story by creating unnecessary conflict and adding more to the plot of theContinue Reading
High school sports are a great way to meet people and vamp up a college resume, all while getting fit and having fun with teammates. However, a student athlete’s sports experience can be affected by a negative relationship with a coach. Not having a close or good relationship with coachesContinue Reading
Want a high school diploma? Well, if you’re in the class of 2015 or younger, you have a new graduation requirement: a personal finance class. According to the Virginia Department of Education, the class is intended to “further the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship inContinue Reading
In a world of war, political turmoil, oppression and upheaval, one might question the relevance of nail art. Covergirl begs to differ, as evidenced by their release of a cosmetic line based off of the violently dystopian society portrayed in Suzanne Collin’s bestselling Hunger Games Trilogy. In honor of CatchingContinue Reading
Rank & File: What previous programs have you participated in that helped prepare you for playing varsity sports in high school? Lauren Kaup: I used to do winter swim for York; I did that for about four years. I would do meets for them and we did a lot ofContinue Reading
The primary goal for student tutors, many of whom are in honors societies, is primarily to help less-advanced students understand and grasp a concept in a class. In addition, since all the students in a class learn the same material, student tutoring is helpful because it can strengthen the understandingContinue Reading
“Lights, camera, action,” is the normal saying for any theatrical performance, but for Marshall theatre’s new play The Spitfire Grill, the saying is simply “action.” “It’s pretty low-key, but it’s a very intense and cool show,” senior Daniel LaBarbera, a cast member of Spitfire, said. “I think [Mr. Tamborini] wantedContinue Reading
While Marshall provides a wide array of traditional after-school sports, some teens find their interests leading outside of the typical activities provided by FCPS. Beyond the constraints of school guidelines and budget, students can explore their passions for different, alternative sports, especially during winter months. Though there are not manyContinue Reading
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