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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
Nicole Fang

Nicole Fang, Editor-in-Chief

Nicole Fang is so excited to be one of the Editor-in-Chiefs of The Tide and work with an amazing group of editors and writers this year. Previously, she edited for the Arts section, served on the Editorial Board, and wrote for the Opinions and Graphics section. When Nicole isn’t busy working for the newspaper, she loves to play cello, dance, and paint.

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Senior Reflection: Nicole Fang

Senior Reflection: Nicole Fang

Nicole Fang, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2022
Senior Nicole Fang is one of many RM students attending the dance with a date.

[Photo] Juniors and seniors spend a night in the lights

Shelby Roth, News Writer
May 25, 2022
Senior Emily Wu listens to teacher instructions in IB Literature 2 during sixth period. On March 8, the Board of Education voted to make masks optional in MCPS schools and facilities. However, many RMHS students, including Wu, decided to continue wearing their masks. "I want to protect vulnerable family members at home, and I have seasonal allergies, which is why I am wearing a mask," Wu said.

Photo of the Day: Masks on or off? Students decide

Nicole Fang, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2022
Senior Nicole Fang quarantines at home after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result. In her room, she sets up a laptop and iPad to tune in to her journalism class with Ms. Jennifer Kidd virtually. "Hello to our virtual students at home," Ms. Kidd said.

Photo of the Day: Students utilize hybrid learning amidst rising COVID cases

Nicole Fang, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2022

Tide Takes: Screen Time

Victoria Tong, Avery Wang, Helina Tamiru, Maggie Orcev, Athira Nair, Raha Murtuza, Ella Koenig, Davi Jacobs, Nicole Fang, Delaney Crawley, Talia Kouncar, and Rakan MardamBey
November 29, 2021
Disney released a timely film on March 5, 2021, as the beginning of more Asian representation to come: 'Raya and the Last Dragon.'

‘Raya and the Last Dragon”: a timely tale for representation

Janet Choi and Nicole Fang
April 15, 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
Jacob's most-recent album, 'Djesse Vol. 3,' explores a whole other world of electronically-produced sounds and newfound emotional maturity.

‘Djesse Vol. 3’: Jacob Collier’s Explosive, Arresting Universe

Nicole Fang, Arts Editor
January 4, 2021
BTS's introspective and heartfelt album 'Be' reflects on the hardships of the pandemic life while offering healing and hope for a brighter future.

BTS’s ‘Be’ shares a sensitive, stunning testament to pandemic distress

Nicole Fang, Arts Editor
December 4, 2020
Ms. Leckie's Sweet Potato Pie is a marvelous ending to any meal and definitely deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving menu.

All the Thanksgiving recipes we’re making this year

Daria Vucea and Nicole Fang
November 23, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting our everyday lives, companies like Geico are adapting their commercials to spread proper messages.

How the coronavirus has changed commercials and advertisements

Nicole Fang, Senior Arts Writer
June 2, 2020
Serena Williams teaches viewers tennis through inspiring classes over Masterclass.

Learn with all your favorite celebrities through MasterClass

Nicole Fang, Senior Arts Writer
May 5, 2020
Some high school students opt to date, others decide to wait.

Should high school students date?

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
March 2, 2020
The coronavirus has been declared a worldwide health emergency by WHO.

Yes, it is a serious threat we should be worried about

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
February 24, 2020
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, millions of Americans take on holiday shopping from the comfort of their home.

Amazon: tread carefully or get broken up

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
February 5, 2020
Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, and Julian Castro are candidates of color who did not qualify for the December Democratic presidential debate.

Yes, the lack of candidate diversity is a societal problem

Brennan Rose and Nicole Fang
February 4, 2020
A globe is commonly used in classrooms to teach geography.

Geography education is vital

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
December 18, 2019
A student examines the different post-high school college options posted on the wall.

College not for everyone­, and that’s OK

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
December 5, 2019

No, club exclusivity favors the experienced

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
October 30, 2019
How to best instruct ESOL students is a contentious debate for many, disagreeing on whether or not ESOL teachers should be bilingual for their students.

Should ESOL teachers be bilingual?

Nicole Fang, Senior Opinions Writer
April 9, 2019
RM students are working hard to ensure that menstrual health products will be available in school bathrooms.

Students deserve to menstruate with dignity. Period.

Nicole Fang, Opinions Writer
March 13, 2019
Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Creative Commons

Can social media affect your health? Science says yes.

Nicole Fang, Opinions Writer
December 5, 2018
Over the years, women's fashion has drastically changed to a variety of new styles and forms.

[Photo] A teenage fashionista makes RM her runway

Brooke Hilliard, Arts Writer
November 14, 2018
Despite the pandemic, many students are still finding ways to celebrate Halloween in a safe, albeit untraditional, way.

It’s Spooky Season: Here are our favorite horror films for Halloween

Nicole Fang, Isabella Levine, Shane Querubin, and Andy Zabinski
October 30, 2018
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