Government families shocked by the shutdown debate the furlough and it’s political factors
With the possibility of another shutdown looming ahead, students and families affected by the furlough reflect on their experiences during
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Author: Liam Gersten
Rescued flamingos, bad dictators, and killer pigs
From Ugandan authorities arresting journalists to a woman eaten by her own pigs, don’t miss this week’s strangest events. On
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Unique Netflix original Bird Box gains popularity for its new take on the apocalypse
In a time when many films lack originality, Netflix original Bird Box brings a new and interesting premise but lacks
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MCPS Board of Education determines future of spring break after much debate
To accommodate for tight scheduling in the school year, the MCPS Board of Education decided on spring break scenario one,
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Senior Ruby Brayton receives award for student activist efforts
Senior and student activist Ruby Brayton and 19 other Maryland students were awarded the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore (PCMDCB) “Peacemaker
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School community gives their take on incoming migrant caravan
With the approaching migrant caravan, Blake students reflect on the country and the community around them. 7,000 Central American migrants
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Shark planes, Antarctic Daredevils, and cotton candy mistaken for meth
From a 50 year old daredevil crossing the Antarctic to police mistaking cotton candy for meth, this week’s events are
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Viking weapons, Korean borders, and more
From a tsunami in Indonesia, to a viking sword being found in a lake, this week’s events are ones to
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Condoms now available for free in health rooms to combat STDs
The Board of Education voted on September 11 to make latex condoms available to students in the health room for
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