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Tide Takes: Are RM Students Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Rihanna Pabai, Nimrita Bawa, Larissa Deng, and Iñigo Bautista • November 7, 2025

Students at RM have a wide-ranging taste in books.
Students share their best reads from National Book Month
November 6, 2025
Does IB promote inclusivity?
Does IB promote inclusivity?
November 6, 2025
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its eighth season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.
Season 8, Episode 3: Mr. Wong talks grading policy post quarter one
November 4, 2025
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Junior Oliver Lin holds a homemade sign proclaiming "Melt ICE" at a 'No Kings' protest on Pennsylvania Avenue. Controversy over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the country is one of the reasons why citizens nationwide turned out in support of the protests.
Montgomery County turns out for ‘No Kings’ protests
Aaron Hwang, William Liao, and Anshi Purohit • October 27, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, millions of people from all 50 states assembled in almost 3,000 separate demonstrations in a historic ‘No Kings’ protest criticizing the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump....

Ba Le specializes in a type of Vietnamese sandwich called banh mi, which combines French influences with local ingredients.
New banh mi restaurant opens in Ritchie Center
Archer Levitt, News Writer • October 21, 2025

RM students are only beginning to discover a brand-new Vietnamese sandwich shop just minutes from campus: Ba Le Sandwiches, a Chicago-based restaurant, opened its first Maryland location on Thursday, Sept....

Many RM juniors are taking the PSAT in a bid to win coveted scholarship money to fund their future college careers.
RM juniors gear up for PSAT exam
October 13, 2025
Richard Montgomery started a brown paper bag system to confiscate phones.
Students, staff weigh in on new MCPS policies
September 22, 2025
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Opinions
Polarization has led presidential debates to become devoid of the diplomacy characteristic of past elections.
Polarization threatens complete ruin of American political debate
Juhi Maheshwary, Opinions Writer • October 29, 2025

In 2008, Republican candidate for President, John McCain, publicly defended his opponent Barack Obama from a disrespectful comment. During a rally a month before the election, a supporter claimed that...

RM advertises the options provided by Montgomery College in the College and Career Center.
Lingering community college stigma should be eliminated
Joel Lopez, Opinions Writer • October 23, 2025

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you can make; it shapes your future career and has the ability to set you up for success as an adult. The college application process is notorious...

Members of the RM community are welcome to write and submit Letters to the Editor to express their opinions about content in The Tide.
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October 15, 2025
Clarksburg, MD, has seen growth in recent years, with cookie-cutter suburban communities replacing former farmland. Aerial photography from a drone camera allows us to see the scale and uniformity of these new developments.
America fails in a 70-year-old housing experiment
October 1, 2025
The IB office at Richard Montgomery is a place for students to seek support and guidance throughout an academically rigorous program.
MCPS’ plan to reform magnet programs requires further consideration
September 24, 2025
Current MCPS start times impact sleep schedules and school performance for high school students.
MCPS should change school start times, while considering certain factors
June 12, 2025
Humsa Tammera reflects on her time at RM.
Senior Reflections: Humsa Tammera
May 29, 2025
Senior Ella Sapper reflects on her senior year.
Senior Reflections: Ella Sapper
May 23, 2025
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The football team runs through a banner carrying an American flag onto the field for their first home game of the season.

Live updates: Football looks to break 6 year playoff win drought.

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Does IB promote inclusivity?

Does IB promote inclusivity?

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AI models willing to attempt murder to avoid shutdown, study finds

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Students at RM have a wide-ranging taste in books.

Students share their best reads from National Book Month

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Tide Takes: Are RM Students Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

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Seniors Isabella Langlee, James Luo and Lydia Seo; freshman Larissa Deng; sophomores Blen Daniel and Jonathan Kim; freshman Hanlin Wang; juniors Kate Ault-Steed and Jessica Afuang; and sophomore Delia Carlsen pose together for a RM Forensics team photo.

RM shines at first forensics tournament of season

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Math and physics teachers Laura and Jon Goetz are dressed as 6 and 7, wearing t-shirts that were spray-painted on in their garage with stencils. The two are famous for their matching costumes, and this year they’ve gone with something popular with their students. “We were gonna try to be real hip this time, and I was gonna wear a 6, and he was gonna wear a 7,” she said. “We wouldn’t even have to say anything, right?” Her daughter got married just last weekend, so she says that she was too preoccupied to put much thought into it this year. Ms. Goetz’s favorite Halloween candy is candy corn, which she passed out to students in class. “Well, big debate in my family, I love candy corn. My mother-in-law always gets me a bag of candy corn,” she said.

RM teachers celebrate Halloween

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The victims of the Salem Witch Trials must be remembered.

Salem Witch Trials cannot be forgotten

Sports
The football team runs through a banner carrying an American flag onto the field for their first home game of the season.
Live updates: Football looks to break 6 year playoff win drought.
November 6, 2025
Sophomore Isabel Pearce runs toward an opposing player with the ball against Gaithersburg.
Girls’ Soccer shines under new leadership
October 25, 2025
The team huddles up to refocus during a match.
Volleyball sets sights on a three-peat state championship
October 17, 2025
The sun sets over a Friday night football game at RM.
RM takes on a new week of sports
October 10, 2025
Members of the RM varsity football team stand together and watch from the sidelines during a game against Kennedy.
RM Football kicks off new season
September 26, 2025
Class of ‘25 alum Matthew Kuwik loads up and prepares to shoots a deep goal against Churchill.
Kuwik balls out in senior season, makes history
September 16, 2025
Class of ‘25 Ema Djordjevic tosses the ball up and prepares to serve.
Djordjevic sets rockets up for another successful season
September 16, 2025
Arts
Taylor Swift has just debuted her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Taylor Swift reimagines the showgirl archetype
October 30, 2025
Whether it’s from three years or three decades ago, childhood movies and shows continue to hold a place in the hearts of staff and students alike. (Graphic by Valerie Wang)
RM students, staff share their favorite childhood movies/TV shows
October 23, 2025
Popular streaming site Disney Plus offers a variety of movie night options for all age groups. (Photo courtesy of Disney Plus Press)
Streaming services swarm: Which should you choose?
October 9, 2025
Ariana Grande announces first tour since 2019
Ariana Grande announces first tour since 2019
September 25, 2025
Features
Students at RM have a wide-ranging taste in books.
Students share their best reads from National Book Month
November 6, 2025
Seniors Isabella Langlee, James Luo and Lydia Seo; freshman Larissa Deng; sophomores Blen Daniel and Jonathan Kim; freshman Hanlin Wang; juniors Kate Ault-Steed and Jessica Afuang; and sophomore Delia Carlsen pose together for a RM Forensics team photo.
RM shines at first forensics tournament of season
November 4, 2025
Math and physics teachers Laura and Jon Goetz are dressed as 6 and 7, wearing t-shirts that were spray-painted on in their garage with stencils. The two are famous for their matching costumes, and this year they’ve gone with something popular with their students. “We were gonna try to be real hip this time, and I was gonna wear a 6, and he was gonna wear a 7,” she said. “We wouldn’t even have to say anything, right?” Her daughter got married just last weekend, so she says that she was too preoccupied to put much thought into it this year. Ms. Goetz’s favorite Halloween candy is candy corn, which she passed out to students in class. “Well, big debate in my family, I love candy corn. My mother-in-law always gets me a bag of candy corn,” she said.
RM teachers celebrate Halloween
November 2, 2025
Pumpkin carving is a fun Halloween activity enjoyed by many students.
Tide’s guide to 2025 fall activities
October 28, 2025
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