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The History of Valantine's Day

The History of Valantine’s Day

Ava Nieman, Student Writer March 3, 2025

Everyone knows Valentine’s day is about love and friendship but it has a dark and ancient history that has led it to become the lighthearted  tradition it is today.  It is believed that there was...

Kendrick Lamar´s Brave Halftime Performance: What does it all mean?

Kendrick Lamar´s Brave Halftime Performance: What does it all mean?

Avery Gibson, Student Writer March 3, 2025

Kendrick Lamar is known for his poetic lines and complex lyrics. His songs often hold themes related to self reflection, personal struggles, racism, and many more societal issues, making him unlike any...

Opportunity Middle College at BCTC

Jezebel Sanchez Hernandez, Student Writer March 3, 2025

Opportunity Middle College is a program at BCTC for sophomores and juniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher and ones who also qualify for free reduced lunch. It provides all students, even ones with lower income...

4 Tips About Bullying Prevention

4 Tips About Bullying Prevention

Ava Nieman, Student Writer March 3, 2025

A study done in the US by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that 1 in 5 students will be bullied in their school career.  Unfortunately, bullying...

Professional Services: Pre-Law & Legal Services

Professional Services: Pre-Law & Legal Services

Kiera Helton, Student Writer March 3, 2025

Currently, most freshmen this year seem to be more interested in the Professional Services Academy, specifically our Pre-Law pathway. So let’s go into more depth about this pathway, and why it seems...

NAEP Report – Where are We Now?

Alejandra Galindo Raymundo, Student Writer March 3, 2025

As we reach the 5 year mark past the pandemic, The NAEP has released a report of students stats. This leaves many parents and students wondering about how we have progressed since 2020.  The NAEP tested...

Player Spotlight: OJ Harris

Player Spotlight: OJ Harris

Jaylen Smith, Student Writer March 3, 2025

5OJ Harris, a freshman at Frederick Douglass High School, is turning heads on the court, with his impressive skills, determination to win, and passion for basketball. He is a standout player and a future...

Men's Volleyball Season Beginning

Men’s Volleyball Season Beginning

Eden Wilmhoff, Student Writer March 3, 2025

Tryouts for men's volleyball begin Monday. The men's volleyball team was technically a club until this year but they continued to play other teams and have matches. All of the varsity starters are locked...

Hygiene Drive at Frederick Douglass to Help Those in Need

Hygiene Drive at Frederick Douglass to Help Those in Need

Emma Valijacic, Student Writer March 3, 2025

 The Frederick Douglass High School student council is hosting a hygiene drive to help all the families that are in need. We are creating kits full of hygiene products for a homeless shelter in town called...

Should highschool athletes get paid for their athletic success?

Should highschool athletes get paid for their athletic success?

Ella Dulaney, Student Writer March 3, 2025

BOOM! “High School basketball star lands the winning dunk in the biggest game of the season, against hometown rivals!” says the announcer. Every school has the star sports player, whether it is boys...

The Eagles Fly Above All Odds

The Eagles Fly Above All Odds

Shelby Mays February 24, 2025

The NFL Super Bowl is the most viewed sporting event every year, with not a single ticket under $2,500, and every player giving everything they have to obtain a shiny ring. The Super Bowl is one of the...

Airpods or Beats?

Airpods or Beats?

Diya Sintel Kumar January 29, 2025

Airpods or Beats? Both headphones are owned by Apple, but which one is better?                    First, Let's talk about the differences between them: AirPods                                                      ...

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