The Black and White

Prom prep the natural way

By Carolyn Freeman • May 23, 2012

As prom comes close, you and your friends frantically drive to every strip mall and shopping complex you know of to find “the dress.” You scroll through thousands of pictures of hair braids and up-do’s,...

Pablo’s Parler: Mother’s Days

By Pablo Ramírez • May 23, 2012

In this week's podcast, Pablo talks about mother and the important roles they serve that we often overlook. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook and...

Affordable Care Act will dangerously expand federal power

By Carolyn Freeman • May 18, 2012

As students wrap up the year with exams and graduation this June, the Supreme Court will release its decision on a case that will have more effect on their lives than they may realize. The upcoming...

States should repeal “Stand Your Ground” laws

By Max Steinhorn • May 16, 2012

The uproar surrounding 17-year old Trayvon Martin's death not only ignited racial tensions across America, but also shed light on the increasingly lax gun control laws well-funded interest groups are pushing...

Technicole: Google glasses

By Carolyn Freeman • May 15, 2012

It’s easy to see where modern scientists get their inspiration from. Apple’s iPad is similar to the touch-screen PADDs featured in Star Trek, while Bluetooth resembles Starfleet’s earpieces. Star...

Pablo’s Parler: Festival of the Arts

By Pablo Ramírez • May 12, 2012

In this week's episode, Pablo talks about the Festival of the Arts and what it says about our school and our society. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook...

Obama’s support for gay marriage is a step in the right direction

By Carolyn Freeman • May 10, 2012

Despite the potential repercussions from those who disagree, President Barack Obama finally declared his support of gay marriage May 9. In his announcement on Good Morning America, he stated his views...

Messy room? Clean it up with these fun tips

By Carolyn Freeman • May 10, 2012

Though a teenage girl’s bedroom may not have a lot of space for junk, it always seems to accumulate anyway. To keep your room as spacious, organized and adorable as possible, follow these simple tips. 1) Divide...

Pablo’s Parler: the Mariana Trench

By Pablo Ramírez • May 3, 2012

In this episode, Pablo discusses James Cameron's dive to the Mariana Trench and what we can learn from it. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook and...

‘Coming Apart’ accurately points out growing cultural divide

By Chris Hoogstraten • May 1, 2012

The snobbish elites barricade themselves in exclusive suburban enclaves, the poor suffer from an erosion of values, and the once-noble “American project” goes down the toilet. In his provocative...

Identification measures won’t stop cheating on the SAT

By Lucy Chen • April 27, 2012

After students in a cheating ring in Long Island paid other teens thousands of dollars to take tests for them over the last few years, SAT and ACT test-makers created more stringent testing identification policies that will begin next fall. Though these measures will prevent most students from cheating, they still might not be strict enough to deter determined cheaters.

Administration should enforce smoking prohibition for staff

By Rachel Lang • April 26, 2012

Staff members who smoke on the loading docks in the back of the building are generating controversy among their colleagues and students. Their cigarette breaks violate MCPS policy COH-EA, which prohibits...

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