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The Tide

The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide

The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide

The essay component of a college application used to be the most crucial aspect, but is now considered an inaccurate reflection of a student's abilities.
College apps take on the digital era
Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Writer • October 15, 2024

The college admissions process is a tale as old as time. Since the opening of the...

Mia Cane Juciery is located in Ritchie Center which is within walking distance for RM students.
Mia Cane Juicery and Açai Bar opens in RM neighborhood
Silvia Choi October 14, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 15, Mia Cane Juicery and Acai Bar opened to the Rockville community, featuring build-your-own acai bowls and a variety of cold-pressed sugarcane drinks on the menu. Sugarcane drinks are...

The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), is a state test that is required for high school students to take.
Low literacy rates among MCPS students remains persistent despite minor improvements in test scores
Samantha Cutler and William Liao September 30, 2024

Over the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a considerable drop in the average standardized test scores of students across the country, including in MCPS, NPR reported. The overall decline...

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Celebrity companies like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna have become extremely popular over the years.
Importance of quality, authenticity in celebrity brands
Aditi Iyer, Opinions Editor • October 9, 2024

Fenty Beauty, Skims and Prime are just a few of the hundreds of celebrity-owned brands introduced to the world that have heightened to astronomical fame. From candy to cosmetics, skincare, clothes and...

Rising singer Chappell Roan sets clear boundaries with fans regarding the treatment of celebrities.
Chappell Roan speaks out about inappropriate celebrity-fan interactions
Lydia Seo, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

With hit songs like “Good Luck, Babe,” “HOT TO GO” and “Pink Pony Club” topping the billboard charts in recent months, pop music artist Chappell Roan has been launched to an unimaginable and...

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Recent Results
The Arts in Education week schedule from September 9 to September 13, provided by Studio, AP and IB art teacher Addison Coryell.
Arts in Education Week inspires, motivates students
October 10, 2024
The Black Maskers are a cornerstone of the RM community, putting on highly anticipated productions each year.
Black maskers put on The Wizard of Oz for anticipated fall production
October 3, 2024
The 'Mean Girls' musical film makes $50 million domestically after two weeks in the box office.
The Tide looks back at five memorable reviews
May 21, 2024
Senior Jennifer Zhang’s “Wings of Odette” draws inspiration from "The Swan Princess."
Senior Art Show spotlights student talent
May 16, 2024
Principal Alicia Deeny dances with a student on Main Street to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Clubs honor Hispanic Heritage Month through culture and community
October 15, 2024
Junior Rachel Wei works on her laptop while her teacher uses the new Lightspeed monitoring tool.
Students weigh in on GoGuardian replacement
October 8, 2024
Sophomores Nadia Blackman, fundraising director, and Rithika Arun Venkatesh, president of MedLife, recruit members at the club’s interest meeting.
Start of school year kicks off new clubs
October 1, 2024
RM community shares their summer highlights
RM community shares their summer highlights
August 28, 2024
Principal Deeny continuously works hard to challenge norms and promote the mental health of RM students through various activities and events.
Principal Deeny pivots appointing norms
May 23, 2024
Over time, fashion has evolved to new shapes and sizes, paving ways for even more artists to express their creativity and spark innovation.
How feminism has impacted fashion throughout history
May 9, 2024
Additional courses have been added to RM's Course Catalog that explore culture, sexuality and languages of varying cultures.
Culturally-based classes spark student interest
April 19, 2024
RM offered a free digtial SAT on March 20 that was open to all RM juniors.
March 9 digital SAT not representative of practice
April 11, 2024
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