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Frederick Counties Swimming Championship

Frederick Counties Swimming Championship

Aliyah McLain March 1, 2025

Frederick County Public Schools held their Swimming and Diving Championships on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th. They were held at Walkersville High School, with diving competitions taking...

Groundhog Day: The History Behind One of America’s Strangest Living Holidays

Groundhog Day: The History Behind One of America’s Strangest Living Holidays

Zo Wetzel March 1, 2025

Each year on February 2nd, Americans and Canadians communities recognize Groundhog Day. The tradition is built on the emergence of possibly the world’s most famous groundhog -- Punxsutawney Phil -- from...

5 Tips For Making it Through Second Semester

5 Tips For Making it Through Second Semester

Claire Daly March 1, 2025

As the second semester drags on, it’s easy to become burnt out or overwhelmed with everything happening around this time. For some, it may be SAT prep; for others, it may be committing to colleges/universities....

Music Review: Deftones

Music Review: Deftones

Falyn Zimmerman March 1, 2025

       Starting the new year off and have no clue what music to listen to? Are you a fan of rock and or alternative metal? Allow me to draw your attention towards the well-known band called...

A Guide to the 97th Academy Awards

Claire Daly March 1, 2025

  On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards will air from 7:00 to 10:00 pm ET. This is one of the biggest nights of the year for Hollywood and its stars. Talent recognizing talent, actors...

Video Game Review: Stardew Valley

Video Game Review: Stardew Valley

Zo Wetzel and Falyn Zimmerman February 24, 2025

Stardew Valley is an indie farming simulation game crafted by sole developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. With a February 26th, 2016 launch date, Stardew is celebrating its ninth birthday during the...

Krispy Kreme Offers Free Donuts to Students!

Krispy Kreme Offers Free Donuts to Students!

Darby Carson February 3, 2025

Do you like donuts? Do you have A’s on your report card? If you do, go to Krispy Kreme! Just bring your report card and show them how many A’s you have, and they will give you a donut for each A! Don’t...

A German's Perspective on American Christmas

A German’s Perspective on American Christmas

Jette de Jong December 19, 2024

I have been in America for three months, if not longer. After my wonderful experience of an American Halloween and Thanksgiving, now comes the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas time. A festival...

Music Review: Muse

Music Review: Muse

Falyn Zimmerman December 19, 2024

Are you looking for new music suggestions? Confused on what new band to tune into? Well I have just the band if you enjoy the rock genre!  Muse is an English rock band that was originally formed in...

Winter Holidays

Winter Holidays

Darby Carson December 19, 2024

Winter break is quickly approaching, and with that, so is the holiday season! Many people celebrate different holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year! What holidays do you celebrate?...

History of the Candy Cane

History of the Candy Cane

Olivia Baker December 19, 2024

Candy canes are a staple of the holidays. Whether it’s on your tree, in your cocoa, or just eaten as a plain snack, it is undeniable that candy canes play a big role in the Christmas season. But, where...

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