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Exploring Debate Over Cameras Being On During Zooms

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Former Staff Member Cameras, Olivia Gyapong, Reopening, Virtual Education, Zoom

In the midst of a pandemic, schools across the country rely on video conferencing applications like Zoom to continue education.

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MCPS, Blake Plan for Reopening; Community Split on Decision to Send Students Back

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Former Staff Member MCPS, myMCPS Classroom, Olivia Gyapong, Phase 1

Like the rest of the county, the Blake community seems to be split 50/50 as to whether they should accept

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Opinion: What Makes the COVID-19 Responses from Women Leaders Superior?

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Former Staff Member Coronavirus, Feminism, Geopolitics, Olivia Gyapong, Politics, President Trump, women

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

April 19, 2020May 1, 2020 Former Staff Member College Admission, Coronavirus, Grading, Graduation, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong, seniors, SSL

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

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Former Staff Member Coronavirus, Governor Larry Hogan, Olivia Gyapong

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

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 Former Staff Member Coronavirus, Olivia Gyapong

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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An Update Regarding Extended School Closures, Effects on Rest of School Year

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Former Staff Member changes, Coronavirus, Maryland Schools, News, Olivia Gyapong, updates

Dr. Karen Salmon, Superintendent of Maryland Schools, announced March 25 that all Maryland public schools will be closed through at

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Coronavirus Closure: What You Need to Know

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Former Staff Member Coronavirus, MCPS, Olivia Gyapong

Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced March 12 all Maryland public schools would be closed March 16-27

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Stats & Stripes 3/11

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Former Staff Member Olivia Gyapong, Stats&Stripes

60,000,000 – Number of people who live in Italy. The entire country has been placed on lockdown to help prevent

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Register to Vote!

March 10, 2020March 11, 2020 Former Staff Member Democracy, Olivia Gyapong, Student activism, Voter Registration

Students can start the process of exercising their constitutional responsibility to vote March 17, 18, and 19 at lunch.Β  Sophomore

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Coronavirus Update: How Countries Are Responding to the Spread

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Former Staff Member Coronavirus, Olivia Gyapong

The Covid-19 coronavirus has infected nearly 90,000 people and has killed 3,000 to date, continuing to spread fear and encouraging

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A Giant Leap for Womankind: Reflecting on Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Former Staff Member Honor, Katherine Johnson, Legacy, NASA, News, Olivia Gyapong

As we eclipse Black History Month and focus our attention on memorializing the myriad women who have shaped history, let

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Blake Track Star Races into MCPS History Books

February 21, 2020February 24, 2020 Former Staff Member Olivia Gyapong, Serena Harrison, Track

As senior Serena Harrison crossed the finish line November 2019, the persistent thuds of her opponents’ strides faded into the

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Life 

From Canvassing to Congressional Duties, There Are Many Opportunities for Students Who Want It to Get Political Experience

February 21, 2020February 24, 2020 Former Staff Member Olivia Gyapong, Student activism

As campaign season for the 2020 presidential election is in full swing, now is the perfect time for civics-minded students

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Stats & Stripes 2/20

February 20, 2020February 24, 2020 Former Staff Member Olivia Gyapong, Stats&Stripes

$34 billion – The amount of money by which Apple’s stock market value declined after the company released a message

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