By Arayana Ladson The Mt. Hebron school year is officially coming to an end, and with it students are reflecting on the many changes between this year and past ones, one of those being school lunches. Due to the lockdown last year following the spread of Covid-19, food […]
By Gauri Nair and Gabby Teachey Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes all the exciting new opportunities for celebrities to showcase their stunning outfits. The Grammys, one of the most prestigious nights in the music industry, aired on April 3. A week earlier the Oscars took […]
By Fateha Syed This year will be the first final test administered since the Covid-19 outbreak back in 2019. Midterms this year were canceled due to the increase in Covid-19 cases and student mental health concerns. As finals are just around the corner, students are faced with the […]
By: Fateha Syed Gas prices have been steadily rising in recent weeks, raising worries of oil supply shortages and delays. Gas prices are now almost 40 cents per gallon more than their original price. Nowadays, mostly everyone uses some sort of transportation that uses gas. The change has […]
By Cooper Baer With the Major League Baseball (MLB) season rapidly approaching, fans are growing more skeptical about the start date of spring training and the regular season. The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the set of rules that determine how much money professional baseball players make, is yet […]
By Jeffrey Mansour With the kickoff of the new league year, the 2022 NFL free agency period has seen an unprecedented number of transactions involving many of the league’s top athletes. Record-breaking contracts have been signed and numerous superstars have found new teams to play for in a […]
Florida has become the peak of controversy after the state legislature proposed what has become known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This piece of legeslation bans the teaching of sexual orientation or third party genders to students. The reason behind the controversy is because members of the […]
By: Emma Schwartz Large rallies in support of Ukraine came together in D.C. on March 6, 2022. People from across the country came to chant, wave flags, and hold up signs to show their support for Ukraine. Many wore yellow and blue to represent the flag of Ukraine […]
By Lauren Gustafson After over a year of online school being entirely dependent on the use of Chromebooks, Google Drive, Peardeck, and Wifi, the transition back to in-person school has morphed education to encompass the different styles of learning developed during Covid-19. In place of paper, school-issued Chromebooks […]
By Edric Brillantes The biggest sports tournament of the year is just around the corner. March Madness is the national college basketball tournament, which pits the best college teams from all over the country for a chance to win the NCAA Basketball Championship. A mainstay of the tournament […]
By: Jeffrey Mansour In a wild 2021 season, the Baltimore Ravens’ surprisingly strong start was followed by an astonishing six-game losing streak. The team finished the campaign with its first losing record since 2015 and its first playoff absence since 2017. With a disappointing season in the rearview […]
By Gabby Teachey and Gauri Nair Throughout history there have always been divisions between men and women, and the dress code in figure skating did not skew from these societal norms. Despite the lack of restrictions regarding the costumes of male competitors, females had to follow a number […]
By: Cooper Baer In response to the unprovoked attack on Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin, many international sports organizations have banned Russian teams and athletes from participating in competitions. Although sweeping sanctions in regards to sports have been enacted against Russia, many feel that they will have […]
By Eliana Klein With the current weather patterns changing day by day, Maryland residents are struck with confusion and annoyance. Days post deep winter have been ranging from highs of 73 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of 27 degrees. These changes are leaving students dreading to get out of […]
By Audrey Parker and Nafisa Anjum Following the split of socialite Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, Kardashian has become involved with American comedian Pete Davidson. This has led to a series of posts and slander on social media from Kardashian’s ex-husband West. Meeting at Kid Cudi’s birthday […]
By: Emma Schwartz Mt. Hebron High School is officially entering the second semester of the school year. Let us dig into the overall opinions. Now that the second semester has ended, some student opinions have been gathered on how the first semester went, their goals for the second […]
By: Eliana Klein As the Winter Olympics advance, more and more headlines are being filled with the recent news of Shaun White’s final year of shredding powder. White, the 35-year-old three-time gold medalist, will represent the United States during the snowboarding event in Beijing. He has been competing […]
By Lauren Gustafson After facing a devastating cancellation of their 2021 season and the dramatic postponement of their early games this year, the Mt. Hebron girls basketball program faced a lot of uncertainty. With the graduation of all upperclassmen and little knowledge of their roster outside of the […]
By Maria Estaphanos  Carhartt, a popular clothing and gear brand, has recently been facing controversy that is dividing its customer base: workforce vaccine mandates. Several customers have vowed to boycott Carhartt products after a memo by CEO Mark Valade surfaced on social media. The memo focuses on the […]
By Gauri Nair and Gabby Teachey The face of beauty for a long time has been a cookie-cutter look of what society proclaims beauty is. Now times are changing as big-name corporations are breaking these societal standards, realizing beauty is a subjective thing that not one person can […]
By: Nafisa Anjum Say farewell to No. 2 pencils and bubble sheets; the SAT is now going completely digital. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the College Board announced new changes to the SAT Suite of Assessments that would be in effect internationally by 2023 and in the United States […]
By Audrey Parker Commemorating Black History Month, Mt. Hebron staff and students decorate classroom doors with photos and facts about black figures. Initially acknowledged by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month is annually celebrated throughout the United States during the month of February. Many schools […]
By Arayana Ladson There have been major impacts on the winter sports season at high schools due to Covid-19 restrictions. Mt. Hebron is one of the hundreds of schools that have had their seasons rushed, pushed back, or postponed. Complications such as these have made for a rocky […]
By: Nafisa Anjum To promote Advanced Placement and Upper-Level Classes this year, Mt. Hebron hosted a shadow week to build student confidence and attraction. Offering over 30 AP classes, Mt. Hebron has a rigorous academic program in common core subjects and electives and encourages students to take them. […]
By Sarika Kumar The Weeknd is a famous Canadian singer and songwriter that has gained popularity since 2015. With the release of Dawn FM, his new album which came out on Jan. 7, there was an uproar of fan’s reactions. Highschool Juniors, Anmol Desai, Burhan Buttar, and Manali […]
By Nishaat Makandar Students Skylar Sung, Naomi Nixon, Tanvi Kanaparthi, Laura McMennamin, Adam Tran, and Callie Shad’s were chosen to represent Mt.Hebron in the County-Wide “First Impressions” show at the Columbia Art Center. The “First Impressions” show took place at the Columbia Art Center from January 4th to 28th. […]
By Lauren Gustafson With the end of the second quarter approaching, Howard County high school students received the surprising news that after determined efforts by the Board of Education the midterm exams were canceled. Student Member of the Board, Peter Banyas, announced the change on his Instagram on […]
By Fateha Syed and Abigail Evans Mt. Hebron High School is facing difficult decisions about its winter athletic programs due to Covid-19, which has had a significant influence on the decisions that coaches, players, and directors must make throughout this period. Due to the uprising cases at Mt. […]
By: Jeffrey Mansour The Baltimore Ravens were outdueled by the Pittsburgh Steelers on their home turf the afternoon of Jan. 9, losing 16-13 in a game that officially eliminated them from playoff contention. The loss extended their losing streak to six games to close out the season and […]
By Audrey Parker and Arayana Ladson Every new year, students, parents, and staff all try their luck at self-improvement. Many kick off the new year by making resolutions. The most frequent new year’s resolutions consist of self-care, traveling, and taking up new hobbies. Often people make their new […]
By Maria Estaphanos Actress Betty White, fondly known for her role Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, passed away at age 99 in her home on Dec. 31, 2021. White died of a cerebrovascular-related incident, suffering a stroke six days before she passed. As the Center for Disease […]
By Gauri Nair and Gabby Teachey It’s been 20 years since the first Spider-Man movie hit the big screen. Since then audience’s have been able to see different story lines, villains, and the different depictions of the beloved Spider-Man character. One of the most recognizable aspects of Spider-Man […]
By: Edric Brillantes A music festival turned deadly on Friday. Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” left 9 concertgoers dead with several attendants also being hospitalized. The festival, which took place in Houston, Texas, kicked off its third year of performing on Friday and had an estimated 50,000 people in attendance. […]
By: Cooper Baer On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Mt. Hebron Vikings girls soccer team took on the Marriotts Ridge Mustangs for the Maryland 3A west regional championship. The Mustangs, who were the defending county champions, had taken down Mt. Hebron earlier in the season, and were looking to […]
By: Nate Acuna The varsity boys soccer Regional Final between the Mt. Hebron Vikings and Centennial Eagles was a much-anticipated matchup of two bitter long-time Howard County rivals. Whenever these two schools go head to head, there is always bad blood involved. It just so happened to occur […]
By Andrea Grieff The girl’s field hockey season this year was a success with the varsity team having 12 regular season games, two tournaments, two Scrimmages, and two playoff games. The team got 3rd place in their region with four wins out of eight games. Mt. Hebron’s athletic […]
By Jeffrey Mansour Despite the absence of star quarterback Dak Prescott the Dallas Cowboys squeaked out a 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings on the evening of Oct. 31. The victory was led by 2017 undrafted free agent Cooper Rush, who was making his first NFL start in […]
By Maria Estaphanos After weeks of hinting to fans around the world about her new album 30 by projecting the number 30 across global landmarks such as Rome’s Colosseum, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and the side of the Brooklyn Bridge, Adele has confirmed that new music is […]
By Gabby Teachey and Gauri Nair When it comes to Halloween, celebrities have never failed to go over the top with their elaborate costumes. Halloween is celebrated every year on the night of Oct. 31. It was originally an event where people would gather to honor the deceased and […]
By Audrey Parker and Nafisa Anjum Starting December 15, every third Wednesday of the month will be a half-day to focus on mental health and work on school work. Howard County’s Student Member of the Board Peter Banyas announced the half-day dates on his Instagram. According to the […]
By: Gauri Nair and Gabby Teachey Heels, dresses, suits, and…glasses? What’s changed? What’s stayed? Here are 2021’s top homecoming fashion trends. Homecoming is a yearly tradition celebrating students’ return to school. A week of festivities lead up to the long-awaited dance. The week is filled with excitement – […]
By Eliana Klein Every year during the homecoming pep rally, the bleachers become filled with Mt. Hebron students dressed head to toe in red, blue, gold, and black to cheer on their class. The pep rally consisted of tremendous performances by the marching band, cheerleading team, lancers, and […]
By Madeleine PhillipsThe John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award is awarded annually by the Council for Economic Education to one elementary school teacher, middle school teacher, and high school teacher that uses exemplary teaching techniques both in and out of the classroom that help improve […]
By: Audrey Parker Although he is not the first LGBTQ+ superhero, Jon Kent coming out has increased sales for Superman: Son of Kal-El and made comic fans extremely happy and excited for the series. Jon Kent, the son of Superman, is a reporter for the Daily Mail, along […]
By: Lauren Gustafson The first month of school came and went with its array of schoolwide activities filling the schedule. The involvement of much of the community in these events- like homecoming, the club fair, and spirit week- was typical, but the highlight of the senior class on […]
By Khushika Shah Mt. Hebron Theatre will be performing a rendition of “Peter and the Starcatcher” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11-13 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the school’s auditorium. The play is inspired by the novel “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley […]
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