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Raha Murtuza, Arts Editor

Raha Murtuza is so excited to spend her second year at the Tide as the Arts editor! Last year, she wrote for both the arts and sports sections. In her free time, she likes baking cookies, watching Fixer Upper and crocheting.

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November 29, 2021
The roots of colorism reach all the way back to Britains colonization of India.

How colonialism and colorism shaped Bollywood

October 29, 2021
By using mirrors and steel frames, Koelblinger creates optical illusions through her pieces.

Local artist Sharon Koelblinger mixes photography and sculptures in her latest exhibition

October 21, 2021
The girls tennis team (yellow) sweeped Northwest in route to a fourth consecutive 7-0 victory.

RM Tennis dominates in an unorthodox season

June 18, 2021
A great book series to dive into this summer is Jenny Hans To All the Boys Ive Loved Before series.

Best books to read this summer 2021

June 12, 2021
Mikaela in Transformers, played by Megan Fox, exemplified the cool girl trope when she ended up as a sexual object for Sam.

It is time to kill the cool girl trope

June 3, 2021
The world must realize that the hijab is a symbol of power, not oppression.

My hijab is a symbol of power, not oppression

April 28, 2021
RMHS senior Saanika Mahashetty released her latest single “Maybe” on Friday, March 19.

Saanika brings sincere emotions to her new single “Maybe”

March 22, 2021
Disney announced that actress Iman Vellani, an Muslim Pakistani-American, would be playing Kamala Khan in “Ms. Marvel thatll come out on Disney+ in late 2021.

Why ‘Ms. Marvel’ is a superhero for me, an American-Muslim

March 18, 2021
As one year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down movie theaters, streaming services have rapidly grown.

How the streaming era has kept entertainment alive

March 16, 2021
The unbeaten Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) will enter the tournament as the top-ranked team, with the hopes of becoming the first undefeated National Champion since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers.

The NCAA Tournament – Madness behind March

March 12, 2021
Charlotte Turesson (right) was selected onto the All Decade XC team for MCPS in just her junior year.

Athlete of the Month – Charlotte Turesson commits to Notre Dame

March 5, 2021
Released on Dec. 11, 2020, Netlixs animated short film Canvas explores the heartbreak of a former artist after the loss of his wife.

‘Canvas’: a Netflix short film about love and coping

February 21, 2021
The 2020 RM seniors work devotedly on their art pieces. The 2021 Senior Art Show will look different this year due to the pandemic, with all activities shifted virtually.

Annual Senior Art Show in the virtual space

February 18, 2021
Dickinson was one of only five freshmen named to the Naismith Trophy watchlist on Thursday. The trophy is given to the top college basketball player of the year.

DeMatha alum Hunter Dickinson dominating at Michigan

February 12, 2021
The Alabama Crimson Tide rolled to the National Championship Game.

Rose Bowl Recap- Crimson Tide roll to the National Championship Game

January 3, 2021
Senior Chris Ma has been one of the most dominant swimmers in all of Maryland.

December Athlete of the Month: Chris Ma

December 31, 2020
During the pandemic, try to consume foods rich in serotonin and melatonin, like cherries, nuts and fish, and Vitamin D, like milk.

Nutrition during the pandemic

December 31, 2020
Junior Lucas Corea works at his desk setup, as he logs in his running miles for the day.

RM Athletes adjusting to new reality with virtual sports

November 13, 2020
After the passing of Justice Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex stands as an engaging film about the journey and hardships of the Notorious RBG.

‘On the Basis of Sex’: Remembering Justice Ginsburg and celebrating her legacy

October 15, 2020
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