From human rights and blood donations to recycling and feeding the homeless, Marshall?s variety of service clubs offer a wide selection of causes to join. “I think it?s nice to have so many options,” junior Rayn Eperemian, press secretary for the Amnesty International Club, said, “they are able to beContinue Reading
Chemistry teacher Matthew Kirk has been teaching for a little over three years; joining the Statesmen this fall. At West Springfield, his former high school, he taught Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Chemistry; this year, his classes include Chemistry 1 and International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry. “I got my degree [in]Continue Reading
With a lavish interior coupled with soft, conversational acoustics, we had high hopes for La Sand?a, a Mexican restaurant in Tysons Corner Center. However, as soon as we received our appetizer, our experience at the restaurant went downhill. Following a series of disappointing entrees, we had no interest in evenContinue Reading
One of the unique qualities of Plaka Grill is its ability to successfully incorporate aspects of typical American cuisine with homemade, traditional Greek dishes, a feature that not many restaurants possess. You may not notice the little eatery, as it is tucked away in a small strip mall not completelyContinue Reading
When the earthquake first hit Haiti, relief groups had no time to lose. They immediately began to collect money to help get Haiti back on its feet. Many national organizations offer quick and effortless opportunities to donate money to Haiti. For example, cell phone service providers allow people to sendContinue Reading
Although he teaches two subjects with relatively few students, Latin and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher Brian Kane has been an integral component of the faculty since 2005. Originally from Fort Riley, Kansas, Kane received an undergraduate degree in history from Virginia Tech and a master?s degree in Classical StudiesContinue Reading
A select group of students have signed up for the opportunity to serve in the nation?s armed forces. President Barack Obama recently announced his plan to deploy 30,000 American troops to Afghanistan. For thousands of American families, including some that are part of the Marshall community, this means a loved one will be sent to war.
Senior Theresa Hackett?s father, Colonel Robert D. Hackett, was deployed to Afghanistan for six months in 2006, when Theresa was in the eighth grade.
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