While it’s important to look upon the previous year in regards to the events that changed the status of the world, one can also judge a year just as well on the media and entertainment it produces. “I learn more about the community around me than I would usually justContinue Reading
The art program took 100 students from Art 2, 3, and 4; Photography 2, 3, and 4; Computer Graphics 2, 3, and 4; IB Arts and Ceramics to a trip to the museums at the National Mall on Dec. 10. They were given the opportunity to visit the museums ofContinue Reading
The water we drink and the awareness we have for what we put in our bodies comes down to knowing the facts. Hydration is a huge part of being a well rounded, healthy, and active student, but it is the right hydration that is key. As fortunate members of theContinue Reading
Settled in between two sports shop in the shopping center in Fairfax City, Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolates turns on the charm as soon as we passed over the threshold. Cameron’s Coffee was an overall pleasant experience. Situated in an out of the way shopping center, the space is compact, butContinue Reading
4K resolution is a popular new filming technique, yet nobody seems to know what it is. The technique primarily consists of a higher frame rate and clearer image. It’s used by multiple mainstream movies such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 and The Dark Knight Rises, but why areContinue Reading
Despite the substantial benefits of family legacy in college admissions, current generations are moving increasingly towards individualism rather than following in their parents’ footsteps. The common explanation for the goals of parenting is that parents want what is best for their child. Studies both at Marshall and across the UnitedContinue Reading
Behind the feathers and fabrics of every theater production is the work of sophomore Courtney Johnson and senior Sarah Boyle. Heads of the Costume Department and full IB and IB track students, Johnson and Boyle spend a majority of their free hours developing concepts, themes, and pieces for a wideContinue Reading
Rank & File reached out to students for input on the best restaurants to visit in Washington D.C. Sticky Rice Sushi Dark design and creatively titled sushi make this H Street restaurant a local favorite. Sticky Rice Sushi is frequently crowded, their top floor showing movies like Mean Girls onContinue Reading
Redskins player Morgan Moses visited DECA on Dec. 8, through an invitation from Andy Ross, a Statesmen alumnus. Ross, who prospered within the Sports and Entertainment Marketing program, also happens to be the NFL player’s agent. Students from Marshall and Lake Braddock competed for the first-ever Pride and Passion Award,Continue Reading
Group 4 is an IB collaborative project geared towards uniting students into teams to solve a themed problem. In Group 4, potential IB diploma candidates and those who take one or more of four specific IB sciences, which include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Design Technology, formed teams of 10 andContinue Reading
Remediation is that word that pops into so many of our minds when we know we need to do better in a class or we have just failed a test. But depending on which class you are concerned about, your experience with remediation can vary greatly. Marshall has no overarchingContinue Reading
During the winter season, some Statesmen prefer to play in an outside basketball league instead of for their high school. Whether it be due to difficulty making high school practices or wanting to compete at a level with less pressure, students choose to play on one of Vienna Youth Incorporated’sContinue Reading
Matilda the Musical made a pit stop on its national tour at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House in Washington, D.C. Originally presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company in England, the tour launched May 29, 2015 and runs at the Kennedy Center from Dec. 15 to Jan. 10. Winner of 50Continue Reading
It’s safe to say that school can cause stress. Depending on the rigor of classes and amount of extracurriculars, stress can flux either high or low along the spectrum. Tales of all-nighters and papers written in a haze of caffeine float down the halls, but there is a danger forContinue Reading
Followers of the hit franchise reflect on the movie I think they did a really good job. Star Wars had such a huge impact when it first came out because no one had really seen anything like it before, so it’s hard to follow that act. I liked the referencesContinue Reading
Drivers in the state of Virginia and D.C. can be described no other way than treacherous. As many that have obtained their license from Virginia know, it is a very lengthy process of learning the rules of the road. It consists of a required driver’s education class, DMV road knowledgeContinue Reading
For some, winter break consists of sleeping, eating and stressing about school starting again. For athletes, however, winter break offers them an entirely separate set of opportunities. Save for a couple specific days, practices for winter sports continue all throughout break. “Every athlete in all three seasons is giving upContinue Reading
The common goal of service clubs is to make a better school community through service and volunteering. Octagon Club is the largest of the service clubs at Marshall with nearly 160 members and focuses on engaging in community service activities. Key Club has around 130 members and is an internationalContinue Reading
With the hype train of Star Wars: The Force Awakens release EA and Dice decided to release the long awaited Battlefront sequel. However, the wait might not have been worth it. Battlefront capture the scenery of the original films and makes improvement on the classic Battlefront , but this doesn’tContinue Reading
The swim team took their first meet of the year with big wins as the girls team won 212–88 and the boys won 223–81 against Robert E. Lee High School. Dive took first place on both sides of the meet. With a victory on Dec. 4, the swim and diveContinue Reading
There’s no doubt that drinking from a glossy, plastic water bottle is sexier than refilling a reusable water bottle from the tap. However, the argument that bottled water is safer than tap water is an outdated and inaccurate statement. There is overwhelming evidence that tap water isn’t only just asContinue Reading
Finding interesting things to do in the metro D.C. area is a walk in the park. But finding something exciting and engaging requires a little more digging. The Escape Room is a breakaway from the typical dinner and movie night out. It requires the attendees to solve puzzles as aContinue Reading
The drama department’s latest production, a radio show adaptation of Broadway rock musical Little Shop of Horrors, is rather unique in the way it incorporates members of the tech crew into the show itself. In most productions, tech crew roles are strictly limited to behind the curtain, working on specialContinue Reading
For the first time in school history, varsity female wrestlers placed at an official tournament. Senior Erica Therkorn not only placed, but won the entire St. Stephens and St. Agnes Christmas tournament at her 132-pound weight class on Dec. 29. Junior Lea Gobec also made history by placing in herContinue Reading
With the onset of cold winter weather, even simple outdoor activities can be a struggle for athletes to deal with. When it comes to high school sports, however, track faces the cold head on. While most people would bundle up when heading out into the cold, most indoor track membersContinue Reading
Despite the setback of four starting wrestlers not competing (seniors Varun Scarlett, Ellio Malave, Rocco Munna and freshman Luke Munna), varsity wrestling members placed highly amongst the 28 teams at the two-day tournament at Woodbridge Senior High School on Dec. 29. Senior John Charette placed third in his weight classContinue Reading
Rank & File reached out to the Young Republican and Young Democrat clubs to have them share their views of the upcoming primary elections and their role in it. Young Republicans With the Iowa Caucus only a few weeks away, the race for president is becoming more heated than ever.Continue Reading