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
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
Thinking about the future after high school is stressful for a lot of students. They often feel that they are alone in the process. Helping to alleviate this stress is exactly the job of Marshall’s college and career specialist Gardner Humphreys. According to Humphreys, the main purpose of his positionContinue Reading
Founded in 2010, the Writing Center has experienced a dramatic increase in attendance in just a few months of operation. The program, an after-school tutoring service for students who need help on essay writing, caters to students who would like feedback on essays or need assistance in brainstorming. Inspired byContinue Reading
With the upcoming rush of holidays, businesses are looking forward to the busiest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. Black Friday will fall on Nov. 29 this year. The day is known for its plethora of sales, and people often line up the day before to get there early.Continue Reading
The government shutdown, which started on Oct. 1, led to 800,000 government workers being furloughed. It was the second longest shutdown since 1980, but was the most significant when measured in terms of furlough days. When combined, the Federal government employees were furloughed for 6.6 million days in total. TheContinue Reading
ost notice the renovations to the school such as the main entrance, new science wing and new classroom space. However, some may not notice that there are also two long ramps replacing the previous use of lifts. The ramps make moving around the school easier for wheelchair-bound students like myself. Continue Reading
Located in the Halstead Square in Merrifield and carrying an assortment of unique pizzas, sandwiches and beverages, the Lost Dog Café is a great place to catch lunch or dinner. The first thing that struck me was the beautiful artwork featured on the walls and doors. The murals were createdContinue Reading
Sandwiched between Target and a row of boutiques in Merrifield’s new plaza, the Mosaic District, is a small but promising hoagie shop: Taylor’s Gourmet. Furnished with communal seating and repurposed decor, Taylor’s has a notably eco-friendly flair. Their take-out–friendly menu is comparable to guilt-free fast food: a vast selection ofContinue Reading
Marshall mourns the loss of sophomore Luke McGuire, who passed away on Sept. 11 after a three-year battle with Ewing Sarcoma, a malignant form of bone and tissue cancer. The Marshall Mob remembered Luke at the Sept. 20 football game against Freedom High School by wearing gold. School boulders outsideContinue Reading
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