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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. Grace loves all things media related and hopes to write for a newspaper or magazine in the future. Outside of the Tide, you can find Grace reading, cooking and baking new recipes, or watching movies.

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“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

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

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’

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

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

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

September 23, 2020

The most timely journalism movies to watch right now

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,

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

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

Grace Burwell

May 10, 2020
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington play Elena Richardson and Mia Warren in Hulu's new drama miniseries,

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

April 28, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 27, 2020
Trump becomes the third US president to face impeachment

Trump becomes the third US president to face impeachment

February 26, 2020
Netflix's sequel,

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

February 18, 2020
Senior Ita Teta poses for a photo on Main Street.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 7, 2020
Rian Johnson's

“Knives Out”: A sharp-witted murder mystery

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

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

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

Overcrowded parking lots cause issues

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

October 31, 2019
The friends pose in front of milkshakes for a

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

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

June 8, 2019
The security office at RM.

Bullying and harassment in the halls of RM

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

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

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April 25, 2019
First Watch offers delicious options for all. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mao.

First Watch delights customers

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

April 9, 2019

“Five Feet Apart” shines with romance and melancholy

April 2, 2019
Students march with posters supporting gun control.

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

March 20, 2019
RM Seniors Mathew Ruane and Derek Yao.

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

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

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

RM conducts first active assailant lockdown drill

January 3, 2019
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