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Social media and extended phone use has contributed to a decline in reading since 2016.

[Photo] Social media promotes reading level decline

Aditi Iyer, Opinions Writer
May 1, 2024
Students use their artistic talent to spread messages about climate change and environmental degradation at the Senior Art Show.

[Photo] Students advocate for environmental awareness, sustainability at Senior Art Show

Ansuya Bisbey, Senior Arts Writer
May 2, 2024
According to the US Office of Federal Student Aid, 17.6 million FAFSA forms are processed every year.

[Photo] Students express frustration over FAFSA delays

Marlene Orantes, La Marea Assistant Editor
May 6, 2024
Common April Fools jokes involve replacing food items or seasoning with unpleasant tasting, but otherwise harmless, atypical ingredients.

[Photo] Staff, students cook up devious April Fools’ shenanigans

Callie Gutmann, Senior Features Writer
April 23, 2024
The megaladon has a thin, extended vertebrae.

[Photo] Exploring the ocean’s history

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Contributor
April 23, 2024
RMs staff and students are pet owners of a diverse range of species.

[Photo] Meet the pets of RM

Ashna Uprety, Hannah Solomon, and Ellen Bu
March 7, 2024
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The Recording Academy, responsible for the awarding of the Grammys, has snubbed artists on countless occasions in the past.

[Photo] Students predict Grammy winners

Daniel Chernyak, Arts Writer
February 1, 2024
As a way to prevent students from skipping class and vaping, a majority of the bathrooms have been locked around the building.

[Photo] School regulations promote hunger and distraction, hinder learning

Ria Maheshwary, Assistant Opinions Editor
February 21, 2024
Ellis Island was a major immigration center in the 1890s to 1950s, where about 12 million immigrants passed through to obtain United States citizenship.

[Photo] January 1 marks Ellis Island Day; celebrates millions of immigrants

Madeline Springer, Senior Features Writer
February 8, 2024
Photo of the Day: One Acts set strike

Photo of the Day: One Acts’ set strike

Selena Li
February 1, 2024
The essay component of a college application used to be the most crucial aspect, but is now considered an inaccurate reflection of a students abilities.

[Photo] Early vs. regular college applications: how do seniors decide?

Samriddhi Agrawal, Senior Features Writer
January 30, 2024
Student discounts for the Metro would greatly benefit students.

[Photo] Student discounts: the smarter trip

Gabrielle Orringer, Opinions Writer
January 10, 2024
A robotic gift for holidays may be a great gift for a family member or friend.

[Photo] Reflecting on the best holiday tech gifts

Nirav Akkanapragada, SciTech Contributor
January 9, 2024
One of the most popular Hallmark movies, Christmas Under Wraps, starring Candace Cameron Bure and David ODonnell, was produced in 2014 and still holds the record for Hallmarks highest broadcast premiere ratings.

[Photo] Hallmark movies remain a classic holiday staple

Ashna Verma, Arts Writer
December 21, 2023
Numerous students at RM run their own business, from having a yard work company to selling used clothes online.

[Photo] RM entrepreneurs start their own businesses

Brooke Smith, Features Writer
January 9, 2024
The MYP project is the capstone of the Middle Years Program, completed in the middle of sophomore year.

[Photo] Sophomores begin to work on MYP projects

Madeline Springer, Senior Features Writer
December 5, 2023
Pumpkin pie is a classic dish on the Thanksgiving table.

[Photo] Students dish on their favorite fall recipes

Callie Gutmann, Features Writer
November 21, 2023
Our moon, 238,900 miles away from Earth with a radius of just over 1,000 miles.

[Photo] Exploring Chandrayaan 3

Sohum Sen, SciTech Writer
November 28, 2023
5G Network is usually used by cellular phones and advertised by many phone companies.

[Photo] Understanding the 5G Network

Adhi Ponraj, SciTech Writer
November 14, 2023
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[Photo] Writers’, Actors’ union strikes shake entertainment industry

Emil Fang, Arts Writer
November 2, 2023
Remind can be used to send text messages and other modes of communication between teachers, students, and families.

[Photo] MCPS introduces Remind to improve communication

Deeta Gupta, News Writer
October 30, 2023
Writing recommendation letters can be stressful for teachers, as teachers have many to write and they are all due around the same time.

[Photo] Teachers develop college recommendations

Samriddhi Agrawal, Features Writer
October 17, 2023
Students have a comfortable place to hangout with friends and associate with others of similar culture.

[Photo] Cultural clubs provide safe spaces for students

Anshi Purohit, Social Justice Writer
September 28, 2023
The Mercury Retrograde occurs up to four times each year.

Reflecting on astrology and mercury retrograde

Mayah Nachman, Selena Li, Uma Patnaik, and Ava Smith
September 19, 2023
“Boms” is a play on “Poms,” with a “b” for “boys.” A long-held tradition, it has also more recently become a subject of some controversy, as some believe that it emphasizes gender expression stereotypes.

[Photo] Boms sign-ups drop with class of 2023

Akshya Mahadevan and Hannah Lee
December 8, 2022
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[Photo] Bill 13-22: county may go all-electric in 2024

Cindy Jin and Nirav Akkanapragada
October 13, 2022
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