As media forms continue to evolve, the methods by which we obtain media have shifted. In particular, library usage has encountered competition through the advent of electronic book rentals. “School libraries, I think [people] use them about the same just because it’s here and it’s convenient,” sophomore Elizabeth Fretz said.Continue Reading
Few teenagers can claim to have been able to reach thousands of people worldwide through their passions, but senior Andrew Ruhnke is about to do just that with the launch of his new board game “Falling Sky.” The game aims to be a historical simulation of Julius Caesar’s conquest ofContinue Reading
The Student Rights and Responsibilities policy establishes detentions, suspensions and referrals to the Superintendent’s Office as consequences available to the administration. These consequences have been set in place to create a safe environment for students and to function as punishments for those who misbehave. The most basic consequence that canContinue Reading
IB diploma and certificate candidates sat for exams from May 2 through today, with 550 candidates taking at least one exam and coordinators administering over 1,400 total exams during the examination period. Due to the large volume of tests, the IB Office began preparation early in the year. “We haveContinue Reading
the objective We are traveling to the diverse destinations of Rome, Catania, Stromboli and Lipari for the summer. This means taking on the challenge of blending our backgrounds in Spanish and French in order to learn Italian in a week. the process We found that there are a lotContinue Reading
Senior Bevy Daniel has a melting pot of interests. From theater to politics, her range of passions is reflected in her avid participation at Marshall. Daniel came into Marshall as a transfer student. As a freshman with only a few acquaintances, Daniel sought school organizations as a way to getContinue Reading
I love sports. I plan my schedule around whenever the next hockey game for the Chicago Blackhawks game is on, and I always make time in my day to give myself updates on what’s taking place in the world of sports. Going a week without following anything was probably theContinue Reading
On April 19, Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza and other officials in Fairfax County met up at the Fairfax County Government Center to observe the Board of Supervisors’ discussion about the 2017 county budget markup and recommendations for the 2018 budget. District representatives on the Board of Supervisors debated over topicsContinue Reading
While a variety of interest, hobby and academic-centered clubs are present within the school community, there is a noticeably smaller quantity of clubs that address the religious views and values of the community. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers an opportunity for Christians and others to integrate their faith withContinue Reading
Four meets into the season, track and field had one state qualifier, one finals qualifier, three regional qualifiers, 42 conference qualifiers and won 25 events. “We just started competing after spring break and so far the team is off to a great start,” track and field coach Clifford Wong said.Continue Reading