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: Melia Botticelli and Emma Schwartz The first semester is over and Mt. Hebron is starting off the new semester strong, as students prepare with new objectives and ambitions to get them through the rest of the school year. A few Mt. Hebron students were asked about how […]
By: Kailea Mundorf Eggs, the second-highest consumed food in the world (Substitute Cooking), are now a luxury considering the recent surge in cost. Prices are at an all-time high this year, averaging at $4.25 a dozen in Maryland grocery stores, compared to $1.79 in Dec. of 2021. With […]
A few weeks ago, content-creating sensation Mr. Beast — real name Jimmy Donaldson — decided once more to break the internet with another phenomenal video. Known for giving away large sums of money and producing ridiculous fantasies like “Squid Game in Real Life,” Donaldson has continued to dominate […]
By: Kate Carneal and Camden Lippert The energy drinks that keep you up in the morning and get you through your sporting events may be no more. The famous ‘Celsius’ company is now under a lawsuit for claiming that their drinks have “no preservatives,” even though the drinks […]
By: Sarah Blackwell The Mt. Hebron Theatre cast and crew will take the stage again this Spring in their production of The Little Mermaid. Show times are March 17 and 18 at 7 pm, and a matinée on March 19 at 2 pm. Last fall’s production of Arsenic […]
By: Naomi Etienne Mexico has placed a strong ban on smoking cigarettes in all public places, making their anti-tobacco laws some of the strictest around the globe. As of Jan. 15, parks, beaches, hotels, stadiums, and public transportation zones are now smoke-free. Those who defy this ban will […]
By: Genna Rippeon Plagued with a dark history of pollution, The Bronx River sits at about 24 miles long, flowing through southeast New York. This notion was challenged, however, on Monday, Jan. 16, when a pair of dolphins were spotted in the river — a wonderful sign for […]
What I love most about The Mountain is how it’s been my creative outlook for the last three years, exercising the writing muscle rarely used in other classes/activities. Following my sophomore year as a staff writer, I became the editor of the sports section before being named co-Editor […]
By: Naomi Etienne and Emma Schwarz Winter break has been extended due to Southwest Airline’s malfunctioning. As people around the country travel to places around the globe during their break, their flights are getting put on pause. One major reason vacations have been cut short or extended is […]
By: Sarah Blackwell and Bella Pitrone Pope Benedict XVI, the first Pope to step down from his position in 600 years, died Saturday evening at age 95. A three-day visiting period followed his death, where his body lays to allow his followers to pay their respects. His predecessor […]
By: Serenity Holland and Kailea Mundorf Rihanna has been in the game for years. The celebrity singer has earned a respect great enough for her to disappear for six years, and still be praised upon her return. This year, she’s coming back in a way that will give […]
By: Lainey Hynes Winter break is a time many students look forward to, both because of the holidays and the days away from school. However, this year, many Mt. Hebron students faced an unexpected problem this December: power outages. This winter, Hebron students have not seen much winter […]
By: Melia Botticelli and Fateha Syed Midterms are making a comeback for the first time in three years, and due to high schools not being able to give them out throughout Covid-19, students aren’t sure what to expect and how to prepare themselves for the upcoming exams. This […]
By: Kailea Mundorf and Hannah Chang As the New Year begins, people start to imagine what their lives could become — a sign of the future, new ambitions, and new goals. This is what prompts the age-old “New Year’s Resolution,” a way for people to mark the new […]
By: Serenity Holland Temperatures in Maryland have been offensively rigid this December. Northeastern air is taking on the lower end of thirty-degree weather causing the community to face prompt adjustment. Kickstarting the heat and digging out sweatshirts from the bottom of the closet has come sooner than expected. […]
By: Kate Carneal and Camden Lippert For fifteen years, Tennessee football has been fighting for a victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. On Saturday, October 15, history was made as the Volunteers defeated Alabama (52-49) in front of their home crowd. The win shocked the college football world. […]
By: Willow Schools On Friday, Oct. 28, Mt. Hebron came to school dressed in pink for breast cancer awareness day. Students also showed up to that night’s football wearing pink to show support. This year, the 2024 Class Board ordered pink “We Are Hebron” t-shirts that were being […]
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