I moved here from Albania in January 2017, mid-sophomore year. This was the first time in 16 years I had ever changed not just schools but also my place of residency. Understandably, this transition to a country on the other side of the planet was overwhelming at first. Marshall isContinue Reading
I literally started a new life by coming to this high school three years ago. I saw many perspectives by adapting to the school’s atmosphere and meeting new people. It was very difficult to find a way to talk and collaborate with people in Russia. Imagine your first grade classContinue Reading
Banned Books Week takes place annually from Sep. 23 to 29. The event celebrates freedom of speech and expression, and fights against the censorship of books in communities. The theme of Banned Books Week for 2018 is “banning books silences stories.” According to the American Library Association, there were 356Continue Reading
Although Latin is a dead language, it is by no means a “dead” program. Out of all of the language courses available, the Latin program is by far the smallest, with an enrollment of 89, but the culture of the program remains prominent. Latin teacher Brian Kane said he perceivesContinue Reading
Every year, Marshall welcomes new students from all over the world. According to statistics from the main office, students come from 97 different countries. The administration simplifies their transition process by helping them adjust to the school environment. “We help them adapt to the new surroundings,” registrar Elizabeth Barrand said.Continue Reading
Our school prides itself on community. One of the “Statesmen Stars” stands for community. But, the frivolous regulation of the exchange of money within the school challenges our ability to sustain this so-called “community”. As an active member of the Marshall community, I have experienced countless instances of frustration withContinue Reading
The disjointed communication system currently in place is causing mass misinformation amongst the student body. Out of the four main methods of getting information out to students, the announcements system is the mode of communication people rely most heavily on. While the announcements are probably the most popular information platform,Continue Reading
The football season, across all levels of competition, has produced a total of 11 wins and four losses, as well as injured arms, fingers, knees and heads. Injuries have affected the teams’ performance, and are forcing backup players to rise to the occasion. Specific injuries have caused the varsity footballContinue Reading
Gryphon Robotics team entered two teams in the the First Robotics Competition on Oct. 20. “This our second off-season competition we’ve ever done,” said imagery captain Kirsten Springer. “It was nice to go over the competition spirit with new members, it is so much [both excitement and teamwork] at once.”Continue Reading
Members of Latinos United and Spanish Honor Society recently celebrated their culture during Hispanic Heritage month, which from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage month started in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, and is meant to honor different hispanic cultures and their contributions to society. In order to learnContinue Reading
The addition of modular classrooms reduced available parking space, making students resort to parking on the streets outside of the Renaissance apartment complex. Residents of the complex have attempted to tow student drivers who parked their vehicles near the gated community. Safety and security specialist Steve Williams said residents feltContinue Reading
Pro side: Checking in for Learn is important, as it is a necessary resource for the school to keep students safer and more organized. The key reason students should check in for Learn is to ensure they are safe. When everyone’s attendance is in the system, the administration can makeContinue Reading
Located only half a mile from school, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library offers a quiet, collaborative space for students to work in after school, but it is not as popular a spot as it should be. Marshall is made up of a lot of transfers that live anywhere from twenty minutes toContinue Reading
“What were you doing before you came to Marshall?” I was working at the Fairfax Hospital. This is the seventh school I’ve worked in because I was temporary so I was working in a lot of schools. I was in Kent Gardens Elementary before coming here. “What’s something here noContinue Reading
The new Fashion Sustainability Team is preparing a portfolio to submit in a competition in late November. Junior and club president Alicia Gonzalez said she founded the team in order to raise awareness about the importance of the sustainability of fashion and clothes. The students on the team said theyContinue Reading
Benjamin Harper: On Sept. 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparked a nationwide controversy when he chose to kneel for the national anthem. But, Kaepernick’s protest is nothing new. Black athletes have always used their publicity to protest the United States government’s discriminatory policies against African Americans. FromContinue Reading
Parents and staff received an email this morning from principal Jeff Litz regarding a potential security risk for the school. A student created a video with a prop gun, which they recorded yesterday, Oct. 16, in a bathroom on school property. The video shows them waving around the gun beforeContinue Reading
Music plays a significant role in teens’ lives, and as a generation born into technology, music platforms are continually evolving. Apple Music and Spotify often go head-to-head to claim a title as the top music streamer. With over 99 million people streaming through Spotify compared to Apple Music’s 50 millionContinue Reading
Science teacher Jeremy Wade holds online livestreams of popular video games such as Fortnite. Wade began holding livestreams on the platform Twitch last spring, and continued to do so during summer vacation. He said he typically played Hollow Knight, but his favorite video game to play is Fortnite, due toContinue Reading
“What were you doing before you came to Marshall?” I was teaching in Newport News Public Schools. “What’s something here no one knows about you?” I fostered a former student when her parent died. “What’s one item in your bucket list?” Go to the NC Devilette Final Four.Continue Reading