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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
Grace Burwell

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Burwell is thrilled to be one of the Tide’s editors-in-chief for the 2020-21 school year. Before becoming an EIC, she served as the first-ever editor of the TidePod podcast during her sophomore and junior years and has written for multiple sections of the newspaper. In the future, Grace hopes to write for a magazine or newspaper. Outside of the Tide, you can find Grace reading, cooking or baking new recipes, and watching movies.

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On April 7, 2021, Netflix released 'This is a Robbery,' an investigative docuseries exploring the 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

‘This is a Robbery’: An in-depth look at infamous art heist

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
This new school year year presents its own set of challenges amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Newspaper graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

Our final letter from the Editors-in-Chief

Grace Burwell, Mary Ma, and Eileen Zhang
May 6, 2021
On Feb. 28, Chloé Zhao made history as the first Asian woman and second woman ever to win Best Director for her 2020 film Nomadland.

Golden Globe nominations highlight the need for recognition of diversity 

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
More than one full year has passed since Gov. Larry Hogan first announced that schools would close due to the coronavirus.

One year later: Looking back at the beginning of the pandemic

Victoria Tong, Rachel Wang, Delaney Crawley, Mary Ma, Grace Burwell, Rohan Dewan, Nicole Fang, Samantha Wu, Kevin Zhang, Sydney Weiss, Emily Pham, Ava Lunenfeld, Eric Caulfield, and Mirula Prasad
March 27, 2021
This new school year year presents its own set of challenges amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Newspaper graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

March letter from your Editors-in-Chief

Grace Burwell, Eileen Zhang, and Mary Ma
March 1, 2021
“The Wilds,” released by Amazon Prime Video on Dec. 11, 2020, is an addictive teenage survival drama television series.

‘The Wilds’: An addictive, masterful dystopian binge

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2021
This new school year year presents its own set of challenges amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Newspaper graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

December letter from your Editors-in-Chief

Grace Burwell, Mary Ma, and Eileen Zhang
December 26, 2020
The fourth season of 'The Crown,' released Nov. 15 on Netflix, reignites intrigue and outrage over the lives of the royal family.

Intrigue and outrage: A look at season four of ‘The Crown’

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020
Netflix's new rom-com miniseries, “Dash & Lily,” is a sweet, heartwarming show that will fill viewers with the holiday spirit.

‘Dash & Lily’: Your newest feel-good holiday binge

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Bengie's is one of the closest drive-ins movie theaters for Montgomery County residents, located in Baltimore, Md.

Local drive-ins offer a different way to enjoy film during the pandemic

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
This new school year year presents its own set of challenges amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Newspaper graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

A letter from your Editors-in-Chief

Grace Burwell, Mary Ma, and Eileen Zhang
September 23, 2020
"The Post," featuring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, dives into the perspectives of the newspapers involved in the infamous New York Times v. United States lawsuit.

The most timely journalism movies to watch right now

Grace Burwell, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
From left to right, Jeremy Pope, Samara Weaving, David Corenswet, Laura Harrier, and Darren Criss star in Netflix's star-studded original, "Hollywood".

Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’ balances glitz and glamour with real world issues

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
June 10, 2020
Junior Grace Burwell has been able to spend more time with pets and novels during the quarantine.

Grace Burwell

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
May 10, 2020
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington play Elena Richardson and Mia Warren in Hulu's new drama miniseries, "Little Fires Everywhere."

Hulu’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ weaves together complex characters and storylines

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
April 28, 2020
"I Am Not Okay With This" is a classic angsty teen coming-of-age show with a dark, supernatural twist.

What to watch over COVID-19 break: Binge-worthy shows for this quarantine

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
March 24, 2020
Montgomery County resident and housing and transportation blogger Dan Reed speaks to Advanced Journalism students about the history of redlining, redistricting, and home values in Montgomery County. In the slide pictured, Reed points out the differences in the values of identical homes in two separate areas of the county.

Photo of the Day: Guest Speaker Dan Reed

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
March 12, 2020
MCPS plans to begin phasing back to in-person learning for some in-school instruction in January.

MCPS remains open after three Montgomery County residents tested positive for coronavirus

Grace Burwell, Emily Chen, Faith Cheung, Mary Ma, Helen Qian, Ashley Ye, Clare Zhang, and Shevani Tewari
March 6, 2020
Rows after rows of colorful tulips are showcased at the Flower Show.

One student’s foray into the foliage: The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
March 3, 2020
Junior and SMOB candidate Nick Asante smiles for a photo in a hallway.

[Photo] TidePod SGA Segment #2: RM’s SMOB Candidate

Sabrena Carver-Tchagna and Lucy Meyer
March 3, 2020
Sophomore Hana O’Looney (left) advocates in Annapolis for House Bill 133 with fellow RM students junior Claire Gelillo (middle) and sophomore Uma Fox (right).

Student activists Fox and O’Looney stand up for school equity

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
February 27, 2020
Trump becomes the third US president to face impeachment

Trump becomes the third US president to face impeachment

Grace Burwell, Faith Cheung, and Rachel Wang
February 26, 2020
Netflix's sequel, "P.S. I Still Love You", to the popular teen rom-com "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" disappoints with lack of substance.

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” sequel is harder to love than original

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
February 18, 2020
Senior Ita Teta poses for a photo on Main Street.

[Photo] TidePod SGA Segment #1: Discussing Menstrual Equity

Sabrena Carver-Tchagna and Lucy Meyer
February 20, 2020
The Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue is challenging the current standards of public funding for private schooling and could affect laws regarding the allocation of taxpayer money to private, religious schools.

Espinoza v. Montana case to impact prayer in schools

Grace Burwell, News Writer
February 10, 2020
Juniors Kaia Lee-Espiritu and Anand Chitnis pose for a photo at the SGA's blood drive sign up stand. The blood drive, which will take place on Feb. 19, is accepting blood from students 16 years and older as part of an annual initiative with Inova Blood Donor Services.

Photo of the Day: Blood Drive

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
February 7, 2020
During Phase I of the districtwide boundary analysis, parents attended a boundary analysis panel meeting at Northwest High School.

Debate over Montgomery County boundary analysis continues to spark tension

Grace Burwell and Faith Cheung
February 3, 2020
From left to right: panelists Kristine Guillaume, Maya Goldman, Joe Severino, Neha Madhira, and host Joie Chen discuss journalism at the New Visions of the Future of Press Freedom event.

Student Press Freedom Day encourages students to discuss the future of the First Amendment

Grace Burwell and Shevani Tewari
January 30, 2020
President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate began on Jan. 22, 2020.

Trump becomes the third president impeached in US history

Faith Cheung, Grace Burwell, and Rachel Wang
January 27, 2020
A number of parking spaces are reserved for staff members, but sometimes students park in them regardless.

Parking crisis continues to persist in the student lot

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
January 23, 2020
From left to right: Junior and arts editor Mary Ma, senior and features editor Christine Zhu, and senior and editor-and-chief Shevani Tewari pose for a photo after recording "RM Students Talk Politics."

[Photo] TidePod Season 2, Episode 5: RM Students Talk Politics

TidePod Crew
January 21, 2020
Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie deliver outstanding performances, but the film's storyline does not do the characters justice.

“Bombshell”: Shocking, but not quite explosive

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
January 7, 2020
Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" is a witty murder mystery that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with several fun plot twists.

“Knives Out”: A sharp-witted murder mystery

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
December 19, 2019
Marie, a rape victim, is treated with disrespect and disbelief at the beginning of the Netflix show, Unbelievable.

“Unbelievable” reflects a gravely believable reality

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
November 19, 2019
Sophomore Hana O'Looney and junior Megan Avery in the TidePod recording studio.

[Photo] TidePod Season 2, Episode 3: A Look Into RM’s Fundraisers

TidePod Crew
November 12, 2019
Cars fill up all of the spaces in a parking lot.

Overcrowded parking lots cause issues

Grace Burwell, Senior News Writer
November 4, 2019
Corinne Dufka and Scott MacFarlane served as guest speakers for RM's journalism classes.

Scott MacFarlane and Corinne Dufka share journalistic expertise

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
October 31, 2019
The friends pose in front of milkshakes for a "Friends" promotional poster.

Still there for you: “Friends” remains popular after 25 years

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
October 22, 2019
The RM Quizbowl A team places 8th overall against 300 other high school teams.

RM’s quiz bowl team places in the top ten at national championship

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
June 8, 2019
The security office at RM.

Bullying and harassment in the halls of RM

Grace Burwell and Brooke Hilliard
June 5, 2019
RM juniors Pranav Tadikonda and Emnet Kahsay are elected as MCR President and Vice President, respectively.

New MCR leadership will bring change for Montgomery County

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
April 25, 2019
Journalism students Colleen Weinburke, Isha Yardi, and Helen Qian stand outside.

First Watch offers delicious options for all. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mao.

First Watch delights customers

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
April 18, 2019
Fine Lines and Marooned editors Tudor Postolache, Ashley Guevara, Lydia Wei, Keira DiGaetano, Robyn Fohouo, and Vickie Tan.

[Photo] TidePod Episode 4: Fine Lines and Marooned Club Feature

TidePod Crew
April 9, 2019
"Five Feet Apart" details the struggles of cystic fibrosis. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

“Five Feet Apart” shines with romance and melancholy

Grace Burwell, TidePod Editor
April 2, 2019
Students march with posters supporting gun control.

One year after Parkland, the student-led gun control movement marches on

Grace Burwell, News Writer
March 20, 2019
RM Seniors Mathew Ruane and Derek Yao.

[Photo] TidePod Episode 3: An In-depth Review of Mr. RM

TidePod Crew
March 19, 2019
It’s no small feat to fill the shoes of the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews, but Emily Blunt manages quite capably.

“Mary Poppins Returns” modernizes a classic but captures its original spirit

Grace Burwell, Arts Writer
January 16, 2019
Students viewed presentations on how to react to different active assailant scenarios.

RM conducts first active assailant lockdown drill

Grace Burwell, News Writer
January 3, 2019
Here are five festive movies to binge watch over winter break

Here are five festive movies to binge watch over winter break

Grace Burwell, Arts Writer
December 25, 2018
Junior Cory Bucy and senior Crystal Foretia view historic front pages at the 9/11 Gallery.

RM Journalism meets the Newseum

Grace Burwell, News Writer
December 7, 2018
MCPS returns to the 10-day spring break for 2019-2020

MCPS returns to the 10-day spring break for 2019-2020

Grace Burwell, News Writer
December 6, 2018
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga play musicians in "A Star Is Born."

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are off the deep end in “A Star Is Born”

Grace Burwell, Arts Writer
November 6, 2018
RM students view "Dancing in Jaffa" at the first meeting of the International Film Club.

RM’s new International Film Club shows “Dancing in Jaffa”

Grace Burwell, News Writer
October 25, 2018
Students volunteer to help register voters

Voter registration drives arrive at Montgomery County high schools

Grace Burwell, News Writer
October 5, 2018
Wildlife abounds in new "Wild" exhibit at Nat Geo Museum

Wildlife abounds in new “Wild” exhibit at Nat Geo Museum

Grace Burwell
November 29, 2017
Students consider differences between public and private school theater programs

Students consider differences between public and private school theater programs

Grace Burwell
October 31, 2017
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