Pro/Con: Is Bengal Time Beneficial?
Pro by Alanna Stewart: Although Bengal Time may not be the most fun thing to go to at the end
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Author: Olivia Gyapong
First Day Off to Frustrating Start with myMCPS Classroom Slowdown
For some students, the first day of school got off to a slow start as internet service provider CenturyLink crashed
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Library in Lockdown: How the Media Center Will Continue Supporting Students During Virtual Instruction
The library is a cornerstone of every school community, and that remains the case even during virtual instruction, as the
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Everything You Need to Know About First Semester Virtual Education
This summer, MCPS officials and Blake staff have been working tirelessly to ensure students have a positive and productive experience
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Back to School Letter from the Editor
Dear Bengal Community, By now I’m sure you’re tired of hearing the phrase, “unprecedented times.” While we’ve gotten used to
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A List of Ways You Can Help Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
Some of us may be feeling pretty powerless right now, but that can change if you take action, whether that’s
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My Experiences at a Black Lives Matter Protest
The sun beat down upon the masses of protesters congregated in Rockville’s Veterans’ Plaza and spilling out into the streets.
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How Social Media is Revolutionizing the Black Lives Matter Movement
The immense power of social media has allowed activists to rally support for the Black Lives Matter movement in an
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A Tale of Two Protests
In more than 40 cities including Washington, DC, demonstrators have peacefully congregated in streets chanting, “Black Lives Matter;” pleading for
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Government, Justice System Response to Black Lives Matter Movement
As protesters are filling the streets of major cities and small towns alike demanding an overhaul of government and the
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College Board Sued Over Disaster-Ridden AP Exams
The College Board is under fire for its handling of the modified 2020 AP exams, facing a lawsuit after tens
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Opinion: What Makes the COVID-19 Responses from Women Leaders Superior?
There is an image circulating social media depicting seven heads of government, all of whom are women. The caption, reading,
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Coronavirus Update: Extended Closures, Changes to College Admissions, New Grading Policies and More
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague our country, several decisions have been handed down at both the state and
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Hogan Issues a Stay-at-Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland surpasses the 1,400 mark, Governor Larry Hogan has issued a lockdown
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MCPS’ Remote Learning: Here’s What You Need to Know
MCPS will initiate the first phase of a virtual, self-paced model of learning, Monday, March 30, as schools remain closed
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