The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
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The three-year action plan aims to address findings from the anti-racist audit at systemwide, domain-specific and school-level tiers.

[Photo] MCPS releases anti-racist audit, action plan

Aisosa Ojo-Odiase, News Writer
June 9, 2023
Almost half of the new budget will be allocated for MCPS.

[Photo] County council approves final FY 2024 budget

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
June 9, 2023
The issue of abortion has been prevalent in political discussions, especially after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

[Photo] Moral psychology sheds light on abortion debate

Crystal Li, Psychology Columnist
June 9, 2023
The withdrawal of Medicaid will possibly take away healthcare benefits for some residents in the county.

[Photo] Medicaid’s withdrawal may affect MoCo residents

Akshya Mahadevan, News Writer
June 9, 2023
Many prospective students use U.S. News and World Report to select schools they apply to.

[Photo] Are college rankings still relevant?

Michaela Boeder, Senior Features Writer
June 16, 2023
'Barbie,' starring Margot Robbie as the iconic titular doll and Ryan Reynolds as Ken, is set to release on July 21 this summer.

[Photo] ‘Barbie’ live-action movie adds sparkle to franchise

Sophia Fang, Senior Arts Contributor
May 4, 2023
One year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, researchers have gained various psychological understandings behind war.

[Photo] Ukraine War reveals psychological bases of international conflicts

Crystal Li, Psychology Columnist
April 8, 2023
The newly proposed budget hopes to set aside $3.4 million to cover AP and IB testing fees.

[Photo] County proposes FY 2024 budget

Samantha Cutler, News Writer
March 23, 2023
Women's History Month is an internationally recognized holiday by countries including the United States, Canada, Australia and Hungary.

[Photo] Commemorating Women’s History Month

Jocelyn Yuan, Senior Features Writer
March 21, 2023
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[Photo] Former Nazi secretary gets well-deserved conviction

Lydia Seo, Opinions Writer
March 15, 2023
Unified PE courses will provide inclusive opportunities for students to engage in physical education and other aspects.

[Photo] MCPS to launch Unified PE course next school year

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
March 14, 2023
A common art piece throughout the Black Lives Matter Movement has been the symbol of a raised fist.

[Photo] How artists have utilized their mediums for activism

Ronya Sen, Arts Writer
March 2, 2023
ChatGPT appears to have significant implications on the future of education.

[Photo] Chat GPT rattles educational world

Gabrielle Orringer, Opinions Writer
February 15, 2023
The STEMM program provides minorities with new opportunities in the ever-growing STEM field.

[Photo] STEM program beacon of hope for marginalized students

Balmore Ruiz Guardado, Opinions Writer
February 15, 2023
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[Photo] Iranians protest restrictions, lack of rights for women

Anshi Purohit, Social Justice Writer
December 23, 2022
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[Photo] How to survive the most difficult courses

Madeline Springer, Features Writer
October 20, 2022
The voting age should be increased to 21 as many younger people lack the maturity to make informed decisions.

[Photo] Voting age should be raised

Ria Maheshwary, Opinions Writer
October 19, 2022
Anton's Law, known as the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021, was implemented in response to police brutality and works to make internal police records available to the public.

[Photo] Maryland implements Anton’s Law

Akshya Mahadevan, News Writer
June 14, 2022
As the social media realm continues to expand, it's important to understand which platforms are genuinely helpful and which ones waste time.

[Photo] Not just for gamers, Discord popularity on the rise

Max Belyantsev, Opinions Writer
June 5, 2022
Ketanji Jackson introduces a new perspective that the Court has gone far too long without.

[Photo] Ketanji Jackson’s nomination modernizes the Supreme Court

Riona Sheikh, Opinions Writer
May 30, 2022
Desite MCPS not allowing for extra credit, grade inflation provides artificial grade enhancement that is not beneficial to students.

[Photo] MCPS grade inflation reflect failure to prepare students

Maria Alba, Opinion Writer
May 30, 2022
Politico obtained a recent SCOTUS draft decision which outlined the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, a critical case that established a woman's right to an abortion.

[Photo] SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade reduces women’s autonomy

Livia Venditti, Opinions Writer
May 30, 2022
While high school relationships are often perceived as frivolous and fun, there is a dark side to them that is often overlooked.

[Photo] Red flags: identifying toxic relationships before it’s too late

Davi Jacobs, Features editor
April 26, 2022
YouTube recently removed the ability for users to see the number of dislikes a video has, going against the site’s very purpose and causing issues for creators and users alike.

[Photo] YouTube’s removal of dislike counter harms creators

Sami Saeed, Opinions Writer
March 30, 2022
Students across the county are calling for stricter gun control laws after the shooting at Magruder High School.

[Photo] Students advocate for gun control after local high school shooting

Samiksha Mahashetty, Social Justice Writer
March 10, 2022
RM's Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month and amplifies Black culture with a spirit week.

[Photo] BSU pays tribute to Black History Month

Emily Pham, Social Justice Writer
March 10, 2022
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[Photo] Staying active amidst cold temperatures and snow

Juliette Bolte, Sports Writer
March 4, 2022
Students' involvement in social media platforms and other online hubs, pose greater risk for a cybersecurity threat. These threats can be prevented with sufficient knowledge over the topic.

[Photo] Kids these days don’t want to read

Elena Parisi, senior Features writer
March 1, 2022
The happy bliss of Santa Claus fades once the realization hits that the magical giving man is instead the mundane parent.

[Photo] Spilling the beans on Santa

Francis Paloma, Opinions Writer
February 14, 2022
One of the biggest questions asked by censorship is whether or not it's a violation of free speech.

[Photo] How corporations influence our entertainment (and therefore our opinions)

Claire Xu, Arts Writer
February 3, 2022
The MCPS COVID-19 School Dashboard, which intends to reflect identified cases on a school-by-school basis, has faced issues of timeliness and accuracy.

[Photo] County COVID-19 dashboard faces reporting barriers

Julianne Cruz, Graphics Editor
February 1, 2022
All MCPS students must receive two credits of their chosen foreign language to graduate. This requirement is not a big deal for some students who have had good experiences in their foreign language classes but others find themselves struggling to keep up with their language after learning virtually last year or have put an end to their language learning after obtaining the necessary amount of credits.

[Photo] To continue, or put an end to, foreign language learning

Ellie Noh and Davi Jacobs
January 11, 2022
From Dec. 6 to Dec. 17, RM's Red Cross Club held a fundraiser to collect donations for measles and rubella vaccines in underserved countries. Over 350 pins were given out and over $400 was raised.

[Photo] Red Cross Club starts fundraiser for measles and rubella

Caroline Zhou and Ginger Speer
December 24, 2021
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[Photo] Students and staff share their favorite moments

Davi Jacobs, Angelina Guhl, Elena Parisi, Caroline Zhou, Liliana Katz-Hollander, Kobina Asafu-Adjaye, Thisuli Meepagala, Johnny Sheng, Mayah Nachman, Ginger Speer, Ellie Noh, Sarah Howlett, and Niki Esmaili
December 23, 2021
World leaders convened at the United Nations climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow.

[Photo] Leaders must deliver on climate

Cynthea Wang, Opinions Writer
December 14, 2021
BTS, "Squid Game" and Korean food are only some of the many pieces of Korean culture that have become popular recently in the West.

[Photo] How Korean culture impacts Western society

Joelle Lee, Arts Writer
December 1, 2021
Halloween is a classic American holiday, but this year's celebration featured a different kind of mask.

[Photo] Autumn activities spur safety concerns

Shelby Roth, News Writer
November 29, 2021
The South Asian Student Association is a place for students to bond over their culture and share it with the RM community. Although the club is relatively new, its members are ambitious and have already put together several fun activities for all to enjoy and learn from.

[Photo] South Asian Student Association shines light on Desi experience

Mayah Nachman and Elfreda Raven
November 29, 2021
The transition to in-person learning this school year has not been easy for many students and staff members. Students are finding themselves spending a lot more time on homework and studying for their classes compared to last year and teachers must keep the attention of students while teaching their curriculum.

[Photo] Staff and students reflect on transition to in-person learning

Elena Parisi and Ginger Speer
November 2, 2021
To many people, grandparents play an important role in their lives from giving advice to celebrating milestones together. Amid the hustle and bustle life brings, it is imperative to keep in touch with grandparents before it is too late.

[Photo] Rockets reflect on relationship with grandparents

Angelina Guhl, Senior Features Writer
October 29, 2021
Cottagecore portrays an unrealistic ideal that many wish to attain. Is that a good thing?

[Photo] Why are we so obsessed with cottagecore?

Claire Xu, Arts Writer
October 29, 2021
Life skill classes need to become an essential part of the high school experience so students are equipped to enter the adult stage of their life.

[Photo] Home economics and quantitative literacy prepare students for adult life

Francis Paloma, Opinion Writer
October 20, 2021
During the age of COVID-19, virtual concerts provide a great alternative to live performances.

[Photo] In a time of social isolation, virtual concerts are a blessing in disguise

Helina Tamiru, Opinions Writer
March 17, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first emergency authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals who are 16 years of age or older.

[Photo] Don’t rush in, the COVID-19 vaccine could create a new health crisis

Maria Alba, Opinions Writer
February 3, 2021
Over 107,000 Montgomery County residents have received their first vaccine dose and approximately 34,000 residents have been fully vaccinated.

[Photo] Quiet down anti-vaxxers, the COVID-19 vaccine is perfectly safe

Shoshana Peck, Opinions Writer
February 3, 2021
Maryland hit its highest COVID hospitalization numbers on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

[Photo] COVID-19 hospitalization rate in Maryland hits peak

Hannah Lee, Senior News Writer
December 19, 2020
During the pandemic, try to consume foods rich in serotonin and melatonin, like cherries, nuts and fish, and Vitamin D, like milk.

[Photo] Nutrition during the pandemic

Raha Murtuza, Senior Arts Writer
December 31, 2020
House Democrats faced a shocking string of loses in the 2020 election, but centrism was not to blame.

[Photo] Leftism is not the sole future of the Democratic Party

Sagar Castleman, Opinions Writer
December 9, 2020
Because none of the Senate candidates in Georgia won at least 50 percent of the vote, two runoff elections will be held on Jan. 5, 2021.

[Photo] No vote does not mean no voice: Students get involved in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections

Angelina Xu, Features Writer
December 8, 2020
After a revival early this summer, the Black Lives Matter movement has once again fallen in popularity as those not affected lose interest.

[Photo] Black Lives Matter is not just some trendy post to add to your timeline

Daniella Mehlek-Dawveed, Opinions Writer
November 28, 2020
Montgomery County celebrated its first Indigenous People’s Day on October 12 this year, a holiday that was previously known as Columbus Day.

[Photo] County proclaims Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Courtney Kim, News Writer
November 9, 2020
In 2019, the number of pedestrian crashes in Montgomery County rose to 496—higher than years past.

[Photo] Pedestrian safety remains paramount among students

Lilian Wang and Matthew Wong
March 5, 2020
It can often be hard to keep New Year's Resolutions, but a number of RM students have successfully kept them so far.

[Photo] Making, not breaking, resolutions

Natalie Weger, Features Writer
February 26, 2020
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[Photo] Students sign up for RM’s new ASL class

Matthew Wong, Features Writer
October 31, 2019
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