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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...

In Defense of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone (1990)

In Defense of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone (1990)

Zo Wetzel December 19, 2024

Audiences return to Home Alone each year to re-experience the antics of the film’s charming protagonist, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), an eight-year-old boy who is accidentally left at home unattended...

The Four Agreements: A Review

The Four Agreements: A Review

Colette Hartman-Carstensen December 13, 2024

A couple months ago I went to a funeral, and as I went up to the front to pay my respects my eyes shifted to a set of books next to the person’s ashes. Questions started to emerge. What are they about?...

The Influences Upon Adolescents; Vaping And Drug Use In Schools

The Influences Upon Adolescents; Vaping And Drug Use In Schools

Zo Wetzel and Falyn Zimmerman December 1, 2024

One of the main concerns in schools nowadays is underage drug use and vaping. As time passes on, more and more students begin to experiment with and indulge in vaping and drugs. It is known that social...

Generative AI: What Is It and Why Do We Care?

Generative AI: What Is It and Why Do We Care?

Shalini Weitzel December 1, 2024

In recent years, AI has become quite a hot-button topic, specifically due to its rising popularity and increasing controversy.  First of all, what exactly is AI? AI, aka artificial intelligence, is...

How to Inspire a Community

Daniel Hoyle November 25, 2024

“How do you get people to come out and participate? How do we get people to come to things like these? That's the question of the hour”. That's what Michele Maze, head of the Thurmont Green Team said...

The Profound Themes Within The Giving Tree: An Analysis

The Profound Themes Within The Giving Tree: An Analysis

Hayleigh Hendrickson and AnnaBelle Fouche' November 19, 2024

Children’s media tends to connote bright colors, fantastical characters, and happy endings. However, The Giving Tree portrays its lessons in a more unconventional manner. Shel Silverstein, the author...

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Underfunding In Performing Arts Programs

Andy Bentz, Writer October 30, 2024

     Extracurriculars are easily a trademark of High School. Most people reminisce of football teams playing the homecoming game, or the basketball team scoring the last point in an important game....

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The Perils of Academic Dishonesty

Daniel Hoyle October 30, 2024

      Answer me this: how many times have you thought about cheating on a test? My guess is that it's more than you’d like to admit. But have you ever actually studied for a test and done well? If...

Attendance Equals Opportunity-- And Opportunity Equals The Great Outdoors

Attendance Equals Opportunity– And Opportunity Equals The Great Outdoors

Zo Wetzel, Writer October 30, 2024

     On October 9th, Mr. Brotherton agreed to an interview discussing his detailed vision for an outdoor classroom here at Catoctin High School. First, the biology teacher was questioned about the origins...

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