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The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
Nirav Akkanapragada

Nirav Akkanapragada, Science & Tech Writer

Senior Nirav Akkanapragada is in his 4th and final year on The Tide and second as a Science & Tech Writer. In this role, he hopes to share scientific wonders with the RM community. In his free time, Nirav enjoys watching movies and reading.

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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
A local Rockville garden displays a beautiful assortment of flowers.

How pollen affects humans

Nirav Akkanapragada, Sci Tech Writer
April 23, 2024
The megaladon has a thin, extended vertebrae.

Exploring the ocean’s history

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Contributor
April 23, 2024
It is essential to wear solar eclipse glasses in order to protect one's eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Delving into the remarkable April eclipse

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Writer
April 9, 2024
A robotic gift for holidays may be a great gift for a family member or friend.

Reflecting on the best holiday tech gifts

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Contributor
January 9, 2024
Roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk from RM, the Rockville Town Center has a convenient location that allows for students to visit the area during lunch and after school.

Is Rockville at risk of a nuclear bomb?

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Writer
December 5, 2023
ChatGPT is a generative AI software that allows people to ask questions and receive detailed answers about a variety of subjects.

ChatGPT alters RM academics

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
October 16, 2023
The K2-18 b is an exoplanet 8.6 times as massive as Earth.

NASA discovers new exoplanet that may support life

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Writer
October 10, 2023
Many students across MCPS rely on using county-issued Chromebooks to complete schoolwork.

MCPS chromebooks’ short lifespans pose issues for students

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
June 9, 2023
One of the new laws, passed on April 10, includes provisions such as banning the possession of handguns in various public areas.

Maryland Legislature passes two gun control bills

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
April 24, 2023
Unified PE courses will provide inclusive opportunities for students to engage in physical education and other aspects.

MCPS to launch Unified PE course next school year

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
March 14, 2023
Requirements for Twitter users to obtain the blue checkmark have changed with the relaunch of Blue Verified.

Elon Musk relaunches Blue Verified

Nirav Akkanapragada, News Writer
January 2, 2023
Bill 13-22: county may go all-electric in 2024

Bill 13-22: county may go all-electric in 2024

Cindy Jin and Nirav Akkanapragada
October 13, 2022
Freshman Kevin Si and sophomore Adin Bokman work on their laptops. Following MCPS' new policy, RM classrooms have featured a mix of masked and unmasked faces.

[Photo] One month later- RM reflects on optional masking policy

Samantha Wu, News Editor
April 19, 2022
Freshman Shriyans Kalbhor takes a test on his computer, a phenomenon that has become more common as standardized tests switch to a virtual format.

[Photo] SATs will transition to virtual by 2024

Claire Yu, Senior News Writer
March 22, 2022
Freshman, Sujit Hegde works on his soccer skills outside of practice.

Freshman Sujit Hegde makes his mark on the JV boys soccer team

Nirav Akkanapragada, Sports Writer
October 29, 2021
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