As the 47th Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election approaches on April 17th in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the entire MCPS community eagerly anticipates the outcome. The SMOB position is more than just a title; it's a gateway for students to influence policies that directly impact their...

Cell phones are little yet powerful devices that offer endless interest, communication, and distraction. In the school environment, cell phones do not mesh well. Here in our very own Northwest community, we are not immune to the problems cell phone use creates and its impact on academic performance,...

In a remarkable display of unity, students from various high schools across Montgomery County converged at the Islamic Center of Maryland on November 18th to participate in a letter-writing protest. The letters advocated for a ceasefire in Palestine. Orchestrated by Sabrin Niamathullah and Juwairiyah...

If their second studio album “Eternal Atake” was any indication, Lil Uzi Vert is all about not being normal. Their newest release “Pink Tape” is the perfect example of an album that breaks norms — exploring the vast expanse of alternative rap by including punk, metal, and club influences. When...

After a three-year hiatus since her last full-length release, “Sin Miedo,” singer/songwriter Kali Uchis has re-emerged with her third studio album titled “Red Moon in Venus.” Through her highly-anticipated album, Uchis maintains her slow and intimate sound from “Sin Miedo,” while also incorporating...