By: Dahlia Sambhi Honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history, the Black Student Union (BSU) at Mt. Hebron High School spearheads initiatives to foster awareness, understanding, and progress within the school community. Led by a dedicated team of student leaders, the BSU has embarked on […]
By: David Rosa Da Costa Here’s the big question: where do the Mt. Hebron students get their news? News is essential to the world, allowing people to get information and form opinions. However, where you get your information is critical to the validity of the subject, and it […]
By: Evan Carlson Thursday, Jan 18. Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS), Superintendent William J. Barnes proposed a new budget for the upcoming school year (2024-2025) to the board of education. “I am disappointed for all co-workers that have made this their career and now are scared for the […]
By: Dahlia Sambhi Valentine’s Day at Mt. Hebron is an occasion marked by a blend of youthful exuberance, budding romance and enduring friendships. It’s a day filled with gestures of affection, heartfelt expressions and a vibrant atmosphere. The corridors are adorned with paper hearts and the aroma of […]
By: Naomi Etienne Gypsy Rose Blanchard, age 23, has quickly risen to internet fame after being released from prison on Dec 28, 2023. After pleading guilty to second-degree murder, Gypsy served seven years of her 10-year sentence before being released on parole. Now, Gypsy is using her newfound […]
By: Evan Carlson It’s that time of year when FAFSA, better known as Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is officially out for students and parents. However, due to technicalities and user delays, Mt. Hebron students have felt stressed and anxious recently when applying. There have been many […]
By: Maddie Rubin The Mt. Hebron Theatre department has begun preparations for their spring musical, Mamma Mia. Auditioning before winter break, students have practiced their auditions for all the characters, preparing to deliver their best performances to the judges. “I am singing my audition excerpt lots of times […]
By. David Rosa Da Costa Mt. Hebron embraces the holiday spirit by sharing an inside scoop of the untraditional traditions here at Mt. Hebron. Let’s look at the different celebrations that make Mt. Hebron untraditional. Various religious holidays, such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali and Hanukkah, are observed throughout […]
By: Naomi Etienne The Mt. Hebron Winter Assembly is a much-anticipated holiday tradition that happens every year. Students and staff gather in the auditorium and receive the gift of art and performances from the Mt. Hebron art department, including the band, orchestra, choir, musical theater, dance companies, guitar, […]
By: Genevieve Rippeon This year is the 49th annual Mt. Hebron Canned Food Drive (CFD). The CFD occurs every year around the holiday season from mid-November to late December. The goal of the CFD is to raise money and cans for those in need during the holiday season. […]
By: David Rosa Da Costa Mt. Hebron celebrates the untraditional traditions that fill the community and embarks on the journey of the different cultural celebrations during Thanksgiving break. Traditions are especially evident in the staff and students of Mt. Hebron. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
By: Dahlia Sambhi and Fateha Syed The senior class of 2024 is taking the first (of many) steps to apply to colleges as the first college deadline, Nov. 1, 2023, approaches. The first rush of college applications, essays and scholarship submissions takes over the lives of seniors. The […]
By: David Rosa Da Costa With a new school principal and new administration comes a new way to lead the school. This year, the administrators are working towards having empty halls and kids in class and on time. Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, administration has […]
By: Jocelyn Hamon Starting Nov. 15, Mt. Hebron winter tryouts began, and winter sports coaches have started after-school workouts and training sessions to gear up their players for the new season. Hosted by the Mt. Hebron winter sports coaches after school, the training sessions improve athletic skills and […]
By: Evan Carlson Model United Nations Club (MUN) hosted its annual school conference, Mt. Hebron Model United Nations Conference (HCMUNC), on Oct. 28. Sparking discussion on the topics: the Death Penalty, Deep Sea Mining, Regulating AI In Warfare, and Regulating Territorial Disputes. Concluding their first conference, with each […]
By: Naomi Etienne Senior night has been a tradition for Mt. Hebron senior athletes for generations. With fall sports soon coming to an end, seniors involved in Mt. Hebron athletics are finally getting their nights of recognition. Senior night is a ceremony held before a sports game in […]
By: David Rosa Da Costa The risks and the rules of the road, are being violated and pushed to the limits. With dangers in and out of Mt. Hebron, anything to mitigate those risks could be a huge help. Distractions and inexperienced drivers fill the student parking lot. […]
By: Genevieve Rippeon Four weeks into the 2023-2024 school year, Howard County changed school start times again. The initial change for the new school year, which pushed start times back by 35 minutes, was undone on Sept. 20. Now schools start 25 minutes later than last year. Residents […]
A final farewell from the 2023 staff! Mt. Hebron Students Dominate in the National Economics Challenge On May 22. 2023, the Mt. Hebron Economics Challenge Team won the David Ricardo Division for the fourth year in a row, claiming another Maryland and National title. The competition, sponsored by […]
By: Willow Schools and Rachel Swigart Coming in June of 2023, Minecraft will come out with the Trails and Tails update, bringing new creatures, plants, and more. Players will be able to explore the new features that Mojang, the company behind Minecraft, is adding to the game. With […]
By: Kailea Mundorf, Hannah Chang, and Olivia Bashura The four years spent in high school can sometimes seem like an eternity. Countless tests, endless hours of homework, and insufficient sleep are only a few of the obstacles seniors have faced for the past couple of years. On the […]
By: Fateha Syed It’s official, Mt. Hebron seniors will be graduating on May 24, 2023 at 7 p.m, the first day of possible graduations at Merriweather Post Pavilion. A variety of times have been assigned to different high schools. The times are anywhere from 10 a.m. to 7 […]
Kansas St. point guard Markquis Nowell had an absolute day last Thursday, leading the team to a 98-93 overtime victory over Michigan State, propelling them to the Elite Eight. The 5’8’’ Nowell, known for his strong ball-handling skills and unparalleled passing ability, put up 20 points and 19 […]
By: Fateha Syed The first SAT of 2023 was taken by many Mt. Hebron students on Saturday March 11, 2023, all with a like goal: to do the best they possibly can. While some colleges are now SAT optional or blind for the future, some have reverted back […]
By: Genevieve Rippeon On Monday, March 13, President Biden approved the Willow Project. Created by ConocoPhillips, the Willow Project is an oil-drilling exploration. According to the project’s website, the project is “important for Alaska’s economy and for America’s energy security.” Also, according to the website, Willow could generate […]
By: Emma Schwarz and Melia Botticelli The fan-favorite love triangle of Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are back, sparking an online feud as photos resurface showing Baldwin and friends appearing to bully Selena Gomez. The decade-long drama started with Bieber marrying Baldwin five months after his […]
By: Serenity Holland Turbulence is skyrocketing in a way that is unleashing fear for future flights. Recent incidents of extreme turbulence have flooded the media and travelers are becoming apprehensive. Social media users have claimed this phenomenon is rooted in climate change. Flying has become one of the […]
By: Kailea Mundorf March coincides as Women’s History Month, celebrating women all around the world, from our past, present, and future — inspiring new generations to come. International Women’s Day takes place on March 8th, recognizing achievements and challenges women face, as well as bringing attention to gender […]
By: Lainey Hynes and Naomi Etienne From green screens, to artificial intelligence, to face filters — changing one’s appearance online has quickly become popular since early Apple photo booth days — and it looks like it’s a trend that’s here to stay. Along with the rest of social […]
By: Willow Schools and Rachel Swigart After five years of anticipation, Howard County’s newest high school is on track to finish construction in Aug. 2023, now under a new name. Formerly known as High School 13, Guilford Park High School (GPHS) was announced as the official name at […]
By: Melia Botticelli and Lainey Hynes The announcement of later start times for Howard County public schools came with problems relating to the already problematic bus shortage. This led Howard County to increase the maximum distance students live from their school to be provided with a bus, a […]
By: Hannah Chang From the now notorious Stanley cups to skincare, makeup, clothes, and more, consumer trends have been at an all-time high as of today. All it takes is for one person to rave about a certain product before it is sold out. TikTok has been known […]
On Mar. 5, 2023, senior Sam Jordan became Mt. Hebron’s first wrestling state champion in school history, winning the 4A/3A Division Tournament. Jordan (below), nicknamed “Big Red” for his ginger mullet and 6’0’’ 214 lb. frame, beat four opponents for a combined tournament point total of 24-8 before […]
By: Maria Estaphanos and Solana Wynn With spring sports around the corner, Mt. Hebron students are ready to jump in. Spring sports at Mt. Hebron include softball, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, and outdoor track and field, and students are more than ready to get back to the spring sport […]
By: Serenity Holland An unspoken exhaust has been present among students attending high school in Howard County — but perhaps for no more. On Feb. 23, a Howard County Board of Education meeting produced an outcome of an 8 a.m. start time effective next year for students in […]
By: Kailea Mundorf After six long years, Rihanna finally made a comeback at the Superbowl LVII halftime show, surprising more than 110 million viewers with considerably big news. During the almost 14-minute performance, the pop star sang almost half of her discography while dancing and interacting with the […]
By: Genna Rippeon Three years post-pandemic, businesses within The Columbia Mall are back and booming, but the security of mall goers is not. Middle and high school students who lost some of their teenage years to the pandemic are relishing in the freedom of their favorite shops opening […]
Political opinions differ drastically from person to person due to varying personal experiences. The people we associate with, how we’re brought up, our parents and teachers, where we live, and the news we consume…all factors forever shaping our beliefs. Because artificial intelligence works off of a database alone, […]
On Feb. 6, officials arrested a suspected neo-Nazi group member Brandon Russel of Florida and a Sarah Clendaniel of Maryland for planning an attack on the Baltimore power grid. Officials say the pair were racially motivated in this attack and had been planning it for months, aspiring to […]
By: Serenity Holland The 65th annual Grammy Awards show unfolded in a shocking, but unbothered fashion. Artists like Beyoncé and Kim Petra made history, while artists like Samara Joy and Bonnie Raitt were taken by surprise. The historically controversial award show was a night that left everyone dazzled. […]
Football isn’t the only thing on TV on Super Bowl Sunday. Questionably pregnant Rihanna and the always adorable Puppy Bowl aside, this year’s commercials absolutely rocked, and social media had a lot to say about them. Logan Paul and JJ Olatunji’s Prime Energy became the first creator-led brand […]
By: Hannah Chang Books seem like an essential part of the classroom without question. But, the content of the very pages that fill bookshelves across Florida classrooms has come under question. On Feb. 1, Florida governor Ron Desantis mandated restrictions on what books could and could not be […]
By: Fateha Syed “This is a hall sweep, teachers lock your doors.” With an increased number of tardy students, as well as an alarming amount of students wandering the halls mid-class, hall sweeps have been implemented to prevent students from being late. Throughout the school day, once the […]
By: Emma Schwartz A recent string of software malfunctions on Ticketmaster is leaving fans with no other option but to purchase tickets elsewhere. Known for being a reliable website that will not swindle its users’ wallets, the company’s track record is quite positive. However, new glitches in the […]
By: Hannah Chang and Lainey Hynes After a two-year-long pandemic, the Howard County Dance Festival made its big comeback this past weekend. With over 10 high school dance programs coming together, over 100 dancers will be performing. While the Howard County Dance Festival may seem like any other […]
By: Maria Estaphanos and Solana Wynn For the first time since 2020, Mt. Hebron High School’s field and track team was able to compete in county championships at the Prince George Sports and Learning Complex. Jan. 20th, 2022 marks the day that students were able to participate in […]
By: Willow Schools and Rachel Swigart Beyoncé headlined the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s newest luxury hotel. She performed on stage on January 21st, 2023. It was her first performance in four years and she was paid a whopping $24 million to perform. Beyoncé has been an extremely successful, […]
Valentine’s Day is typically for the celebration of loved ones, focusing on your special someone and perpetuating all of the lovey-dovey acts you possibly can. Keyword: normally. However, what exists in this dichotomy is those who aren’t fortunate enough to have that Romeo or Juliet in their life […]
By: David Rosa Da Costa Maryland’s minimum wage increased to $15 an hour, affecting students and employees all across Maryland. This raise took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. This updated raise can impact our economic, social and business future. The minimum wage was increased to meet expectations for […]
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